Double Lucky
8 Red Blend
Walla Walla Valley, Oregon/Washington, USA
Finally got around to watching the Zoom tasting, and gave this about an hour and a half decant (though I did have a small pour at pop and didn’t notice too much of a difference at the end of the decant). I love all Bionic wines (Cayuse, No Girls, Horsepower, Hor Categorie, Champagne CB), so what a treat it was for them to send all members an inaugural bottle free of charge!
This is definitely more in the vein of No Girls, as expected. A blend of Grenache, Tempranillo and Syrah (percentages aren’t given as the blend will be different each year) from young vines, it seems mostly Grenache driven. Very approachable and bright with only a kiss of Cayuse funk. Blind, I think I could get the region right, but I’m not sure I could take it to Cayuse. Aromatically it has savory funk, iron, and classical green/herbal stemmy notes, but the palate reveals a grilled black cherry, black pepper crusted rhubarb, soft wine with an herb and black tea finish that shows more acidity than tannin. Definitely on the consume early side, but would hold easily for a couple years. Looking forward to the official release next year!
Finally got around to watching the Zoom tasting, and gave this about an hour and a half decant (though I did have a small pour at pop and didn’t notice too much of a difference at the end of the decant). I love all Bionic wines (Cayuse, No Girls, Horsepower, Hor Categorie, Champagne CB), so what a treat it was for them to send all members an inaugural bottle free of charge!
This is definitely more in the vein of No Girls, as expected. A blend of Grenache, Tempranillo and Syrah (percentages aren’t given as the blend will be different each year) from young vines, it seems mostly Grenache driven. Very approachable and bright with only a kiss of Cayuse funk. Blind, I think I could get the region right, but I’m not sure I could take it to Cayuse. Aromatically it has savory funk, iron, and classical green/herbal stemmy notes, but the palate reveals a grilled black cherry, black pepper crusted rhubarb, soft wine with an herb and black tea finish that shows more acidity than tannin. Definitely on the consume early side, but would hold easily for a couple years. Looking forward to the official release next year!
The Washington funk is something I really want to like, but I tend to agree with the people I usually share it with that blurt out something along the lines of "is this even wine!?" This wine tones it down and makes you see how a talented winemaker can utilize it. Amazing stuff, especially for the price
The Washington funk is something I really want to like, but I tend to agree with the people I usually share it with that blurt out something along the lines of "is this even wine!?" This wine tones it down and makes you see how a talented winemaker can utilize it. Amazing stuff, especially for the price
Nov 27th, 2023
I cannot place anything specific, very flat to me
I cannot place anything specific, very flat to me
Jan 28th, 2023
Very much ‘No Girls’ in that this tells exactly you what it is and how it’s feeling. Feed it simple comforts and it’ll love you forever. Interesting and earnest, if uncomplicated.
Very approachable young while showing the Cayuse funk kiss. This is going to enter my rotation of burger wines.
Very much ‘No Girls’ in that this tells exactly you what it is and how it’s feeling. Feed it simple comforts and it’ll love you forever. Interesting and earnest, if uncomplicated.
Very approachable young while showing the Cayuse funk kiss. This is going to enter my rotation of burger wines.
A nice wine. A little funk, I didn’t expect.
A nice wine. A little funk, I didn’t expect.
Mar 14th, 2022
Great Cayuse funk at $45.00
new bottling from Christophe Baron and team from Cayuse / No Girls, the 2017 Double Lucky 8 is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and some Tempranillo and is primarily sourced from younger vines in their biodynamiclly farmed vineyard sites.
Great Cayuse funk at $45.00
new bottling from Christophe Baron and team from Cayuse / No Girls, the 2017 Double Lucky 8 is a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and some Tempranillo and is primarily sourced from younger vines in their biodynamiclly farmed vineyard sites.
Cayuse funky nose, expectedly juicy primary fruit that starts fresh but quickly softens and shows a blueberry/blackberry compote ending. Also getting some Chinese fermented bean curd. Partially carbonic Cayuse?
Cayuse funky nose, expectedly juicy primary fruit that starts fresh but quickly softens and shows a blueberry/blackberry compote ending. Also getting some Chinese fermented bean curd. Partially carbonic Cayuse?
Apr 10th, 2021
Lovely table wine. Not too Cayusey...in a good way.
Lovely table wine. Not too Cayusey...in a good way.
Apr 4th, 2021