Cayuse 2003 Armada Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA)) Rating and Review | Wine Enthusiast
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Cayuse 2003 Armada Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (WA))

Rating
97
Price
$65
Winery
Wine Type
Red
Alcohol
N/A
Bottle Size
750 ml
Issue Date
3/1/2007
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A truly stunning wine of amazing complexity. It has layers of depth rarely found in any Washington wines, beginning with dense black fruits, black licorice, smoke, pepper and charcoal. The trademark Cayuse herbal/green tea elements are there also, more as hints than as layers. The aging in big neutral barriques has buffed it out; as it breathes in the glass the wine opens beautifully, gaining flesh and density. A genuine tour de force, deeply aromatic and fascinating. Paul Gregutt

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About The Scores

*Products deemed unacceptable (receving a rating below 80 points) are not reviewed.

98-100

Classic
The Pinnacle of quality

94-97

Superb
A great achievement

90-93

Excellent
Highly recommended

87-89

Very Good
Often good value; well recommended

83-86

Good
Suitable for everyday consumption, often good value

80-82

Acceptable
Can be employed


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