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The September 2022 Auction: Part 4

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Auction Ends: 9/22/2022 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #1535. Cayuse Vineyards Syrah Wallah Wallah Special #12 2018

Description: Consists of 1 Magnum, 1.5L
Packaging: OWC.
Score: 97 VM.
"The beautiful 2018 Syrah Wallah Wallah Special #12 is a proprietary blend of Syrah sourced from a host of Cayuse vineyards. The palate is plush and silky with light tannins, layers of dark currants, green peppercorns, smoked meats and soot, and an incredible sense of texture. The length is outstanding, as are the viscosity and tension. Gorgeous now, even consumed en magnum, this downright killer wine will cellar well over the next decade. In 2018, Christophe Baron and Elizabeth Bourcier created viscous and dense wines that display plenty of finesse. Whether it is the captivating 2018 Red Wine God Only Knows or their big and bombastic, stony 2018 Bionic Frog, this is a lineup of standout performers from the Rosé to Viognier to Cabernet Sauvignon. Baron’s former assistant, Elizabeth Bourcier, has been promoted to Resident Vigneronne (overseeing all winemaking), so she will have an even bigger impact in vintages to come. For those who enjoy a richer style of Cayuse, look no further than the 2018 lineup." Owen Bargreen, Vinous.com, Oct 2021
Provenance: The Calabrais Cellar
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $265

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