Norma Normington

9.9

First of all, I’m just not sure what’s in this blend but if had had to choose between cab and cab franc or cab and Merlot I’d say the former. You know that old adage, “ life is too short for cheap wine”? So true and I can’t remember how much I paid for this but it obviously wasn’t cheap. The bouquet on the nose is masterfully perfect. Same and more on the palate. Delicate notes of dark chocolate cherries, vanilla and plums. Just a touch of acidity - delicious! I suspect this was the absolute best time to open it - nine years in the making 🍷👏🏻 — 3 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.6

Cayuse was called for after a long week at the office which consisted of tastings at Larkmead and Skipstone (not to mention tasting each barrel of 2016 Theorem) and visits to our two new vineyard sites (Moon Mountain and Dry Creek). The highlight of the week, though, was my first working lunch at Diavola in Geyserville. I get it now... anytime close and it’s mandatory.

As for this Cayuse... the 2011 God Only Knows Grenache comes from a 7 acre parcel of the Armada Vineyard in Walla Walla Valley. The other 25 acres or so are planted to Syrah. While close to being ready immediately, an hour open really helps it work out the kinks, which should almost be expected for a wine this exotic. At its core it is kirsch infused with fresh cracked pepper, forest floor, and Herbes de Provence, with a pure minerality that adds just enough acid, but not too much that it keeps the Strawberry from shaking its ass. Stunning. — 6 years ago

Nicole K

9.3

Delicious! Round. Saturday dinner before Easter — 3 years ago

Spencer Morris

9.5

Jammy but delicate — 4 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.0

Pulled this after visiting Alexander Valley today and tasting at Skipstone (Highly recommended!) Stonestreet’s 1996 Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon shows damp earth, tomato leaf, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and charcoal, with a faded edge of black cherry and dried currant. While it’s certainly on its last leg, it’s a sturdy leg that’s not giving in anytime soon. — 6 years ago

Kerrin Laz

Proprietor, K. LAZ WINE COLLECTION

9.5

One of the best CA viogniers I've tasted. — 10 years ago

Jonathan Wall

9.3

This Melka / Skipstone ‘Preface’ towers in tiered structure. As a preview wine for the prominent portfolio, it is accurate and a relative bargain. Great stuff! — 3 years ago

Steven Schwartz

9.6

Dialogue to go truffle chix pot pie, butter creme choc cake etc. excellent pairing — 4 years ago

Bob Boyle

9.3

Nose of pear, mineral & oak , full rich complex body with long finish. The best of the domestic Viognier’s. — 6 years ago

Bob Boyle

9.0

Pear & mineral nose, warm mouthfeal with body of pear & apricot with medium finish. This will only get better — 7 years ago