pleasant spring

sun-kissed

as well as a good spine of acidity

As is the case with all of our wines

time has also brought the progression of phylloxera in the vineyard

2012 Cayuse En Cerise Russian River Valley pleasant spring2012 97 Points. is a fabulously complex, seamless and elegant Syrah that exhibits notes of dried cherries, currants, dried herbs, violets and cured meats. These all flow to a full bodied, nicely concentrated Syrah that shows the more structured, savory side to the vintage I think it will reward 3 4 years of cellaring, and keep for two decades. Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate 96 Points. Supple, ripe and expressive, layering currant, plum and cherry