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The September 2022 Auction: Part 5

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Auction Ends: 9/29/2022 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #1535. Cayuse Vineyards Syrah Bionic Frog 2017

Description: Consists of 3 Bottles, 0.75L
Score: 98 WA.
"Part of the magic that happens with the 2017 Syrah Bionic Frog is that it is opaque with neon purple edges without being inky and massive. With classic Syrah tones of smoked meat, leather, lavender, lilac and black pepper, the wine is rich with aromas of blackberry, black raspberry and smoked plum. Medium to full-bodied, the wine explodes with intention and precision on the palate, with an immaculate balance and crystal-clear focus. Brilliantly structured, the wine continues to evolve with subtle and seamlessly integrated spice tones compounded by a mineral tension and a floral lift to make this wine float across the mid-palate. The wine glides effortlessly to a long, winding finish with persistence and the elegance of silk. The vibrancy of flavor remains in the mouth long after the wine has left. For a wine this dark and this full-flavored, yet as graceful and agile on the palate as it is, you’ll be hard-pressed to put down the glass; I certainly can’t keep my hands off of it. This is stunningly beautiful, and with only 516 cases made, it should be sought after by top collectors from around the world." Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate Interim, Aug 2020
Provenance: The Rocheux Cellar
Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $700

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