16’ Cayuse Viognier. Medium- bodied. Fresh pineapple-peach twist, citrus tangerines, white flowers, drop of honey. The light acidity runs through the entire palate.
Drink them soon.
16’ Cayuse Viognier. Medium- bodied. Fresh pineapple-peach twist, citrus tangerines, white flowers, drop of honey. The light acidity runs through the entire palate.
Drink them soon.
Nov 15th, 2020
Weekly Wednesday wine committee. This week we had 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 3 reds, 1 dessert. All tasted blind as normal.
I absolutely love Cayuse reds, but this felt a bit coy today. Not necessarily muted, but the flavors compared to the first two Viogniers put this in a tough spot. More lean, mineral and herbal driven. Not as much citrus/zest here than the others. That being said, it may age quite well. I called this Sancerre as I couldn’t make up my mind.
Weekly Wednesday wine committee. This week we had 1 sparkler, 3 whites, 3 reds, 1 dessert. All tasted blind as normal.
I absolutely love Cayuse reds, but this felt a bit coy today. Not necessarily muted, but the flavors compared to the first two Viogniers put this in a tough spot. More lean, mineral and herbal driven. Not as much citrus/zest here than the others. That being said, it may age quite well. I called this Sancerre as I couldn’t make up my mind.
May 2nd, 201812' Cayuse Viognier. Pale yellow in color . Let it open up in your glass for 30 minutes. Hard candy on the nose & tangerine skins. Zesty fruits...oranges, tangerines and apricots. Secondary floral notes. On the very back of your palate, you get stone/acidity that will cut through a heavy seafood dish. From your nose, to the back of your palate, this Viognier is tough to beat! 2-3 years in it.
12' Cayuse Viognier. Pale yellow in color . Let it open up in your glass for 30 minutes. Hard candy on the nose & tangerine skins. Zesty fruits...oranges, tangerines and apricots. Secondary floral notes. On the very back of your palate, you get stone/acidity that will cut through a heavy seafood dish. From your nose, to the back of your palate, this Viognier is tough to beat! 2-3 years in it.
Dec 11th, 2015
It tastes a lot like Viognier.
It tastes a lot like Viognier.
Apr 21st, 2015
Needed a little time to open up but then…WOW. Great balance and floral notes
Needed a little time to open up but then…WOW. Great balance and floral notes
Dec 28th, 2025
Pineapple & peach, little tart lime, even a slight bitter, smoky funk just a hint touch of honey on the finish
Pineapple & peach, little tart lime, even a slight bitter, smoky funk just a hint touch of honey on the finish
Mar 27th, 2024
From a great tasting at Cayuse Vineyards with Christophe Baron/Trevor Dorland.
From a great tasting at Cayuse Vineyards with Christophe Baron/Trevor Dorland.
Apr 29th, 2017
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.
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.
Dec 10th, 2022
Outstanding impersonation of a Condrieu.
Outstanding impersonation of a Condrieu.
Feb 20th, 2018
Did not know this wine existed. Not near as floral as a typical viogner. Great complexity. Very nice
Did not know this wine existed. Not near as floral as a typical viogner. Great complexity. Very nice
Aug 5th, 2017
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
