This fruit hails from Cayuse’s “En Cerise” vineyard. Literally translated, “En Cerise” means “cherry”—appropriate since this 10-acre vineyard planted in 1998 was a cherry orchard in its former life.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2020
Country:
United States
Region:
Washington
Appellation:
Walla Walla
Variety:
Blend - Bordeaux
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
Full Bottle | US-CAY-20-20 | 3/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
94
Date
2023-04-20
"Crushed rocks, tobacco, iodine, bay leaves and blackberries here. Mineral and savory, with very fine-grained tannins. Excellent freshness and silkiness, with gentle green-herb undertones. A blend of mostly cabernet sauvignon, with some cabernet franc and merlot. From biodynamically grown grapes. Drink or hold."
Jeb Dunnuck
Score
94
Date
2023-06-21
"Leafy herbs, red and blue fruits, tobacco, cedarwood, and iron notes all emerge from the 2020 Camaspelo, another up-front, charming, soft, surprisingly supple red from this team. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has fine grained tannins, a layered, silky mouthfeel, and outstanding length. It's approachable today yet should have 15 years of overall longevity."
Vinous
Score
95
Date
2024-01-24
"The 2020 Camaspelo, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, is dark and moody in the glass, slowly evolving with a mix of flowery underbrush and wet earth, giving way to nuances of plum sauce and of sage. This steps softly, pampering the palate with soft, enveloping textures and saline-tinged acidity. Hints of olive and balsamic spice give way to a salty flourish as the Camaspelo slowly fades, leaving just a hint of dusty tannins."
Wine Enthusiast
Score
95
Date
2023-07-26
"This Cabernet Sauvignon-driven blend is a perfume of lavender water and hyacinth, backed by black cherry, black coffee and fresh pine needle aromas. Blackcap raspberry, rosemary, cedar and black tea flavors accompany soft acidity, velvety tannins and a sick and slippery mouthfeel. — Michael Alberty"
Wine Spectator
Score
93
Date
2023-10-25