Cayuse, Cailloux Vyd., Syrah, Walla Walla Valley 2001

Deep red.

Smoke, smoked ham/bacon, earth, pepper aromatics. Black raspberry buried.

Round, mouth-coating, slightly grainy/saline entry. Middle-weight, with no suggestion of heat. Black raspberry more obvious in the mouth, with smoke and earth character complemented by a toasted nut barrel contribution. Rides pretty evenly throughout, picking up a tangy nuance on the finish.

Day 2 - Nose hasn't changed a great deal - just more integrated - with seared pork fat and toasted nut sauce as wholesome additions. This is something you want to eat. Creamy in the mouth now, with a tangy/saline edge that makes you salivate (more). Contained completely within its limits - deep, long and interesting.

$55