Nicolas Greinacher

9.5

The 2019 God Only Knows Grenache from wizard winemaker Christophe Baron is a radiating beauty. Pale ruby-colored, it displays fragrant aromas of violets, blood orange, exotic spices, raspberry liqueur, ripe cranberry, forest strawberry and crushed rocks. Medium bodied and layered, the ever-so-silky tannins and balancing acids contribute to a seamless mouthfeel so characteristic of Barons wines. It ends with a bright finish and should provide ample drinking pleasure over the next 15 years. — 17 days ago

Aaron Rankin

8.9

Flabby, unexciting. For a blasé American style I greatly prefer Alban’s. Curious to see what age brings, though to me this affirms the preeminence of Condrieu. — 6 months ago

James Forsyth

9.6

Savory, spicy. A closed. But classy all the way. — 6 months ago

Rob N

9.5

Yummy. Great, wild, funky syrah that Cayuse is known for. $140/RP 97 pts. — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.7

Christophe Baron first Walla Walla Valley vineyard, this 10-acre plot produces their flagship Cailloux Vineyard Syrah. Ruby with aromas of red fruits, herbs and floral notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry, raspberry and currants, with notes of tobacco, herbs, floral and toasty notes. Long finish, fine soft tannins ending with fruit, herbs and sweet notes. Very nice! — 3 months ago

James Forsyth

9.5

Spicy on finish. Cool richness. Menthol. Mid weight. — 6 months ago

James Forsyth

9.4

Rich, powerful. Classy. Red currents. Chocolate cream. — 6 months ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.3

Smells like berries and herbs...blind I would have said 100% pinot noir. Taste...so well balanced and refined. Meat notes, roasting spit fire and more berries...redcurrants and cranberries. Was absolutely nothing like I was expecting. I think there is a persisting opinion here in europe that american wines are big and brash flavour bombs but this is nothing like that...refined and elegant. Cut through and paired excellently with roast duck legs! — 2 months ago

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9.6

The 2019 Flying Pig bursts from the glass with a bouquet of spiced citrus rinds giving way to dusty rose, wild blueberries and wet stone. This is silky-smooth with medium-bodied weight and vividly ripe wild berry fruits complemented by rosemary and olive nuances. Residual acidity keeps the mouth watering through the dramatic finale, as notes of licorice and peppery herbal tones resonate throughout. The combination of 45% Cabernet Franc and 44% Merlot really works wonders here, showing the best traits of both varieties, nicely offset by an 11% dollop of Cabernet Sauvignon. (Eric Guido, Vinous, March 2023 — 3 months ago

James Forsyth

9.6

Silky, savory then a burst of fruity sweetness. Sustains nicely. Fresh. — 6 months ago