Cayuse Vineyards 'Edith' Armada Vineyard Rosé 2022

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Cayuse Vineyards 'Edith' Armada Vineyard Rosé 2022
Cayuse Vineyards 'Edith' Armada Vineyard Rosé 2022

Perhaps you’ve heard the almost mythical story, how the brash, young French Vigneron visited the then little-known town called Walla Walla, and fell in love with a few acres of seemingly useless, stone-covered farmland. While the nay-sayers nayed, Christophe Baron deftly turned that field of stones into the acclaimed Cayuse Vineyards. And the rest, as they say, is history—and a whole lot of spectacular wine.

Cayuse is a domaine located in the Stones of the Walla Walla Valley. Over the past 20 years, Christophe has made it his mission to craft food-friendly wines of incredible depth, individuality and character—all from fruit grown entirely using biodynamic farming methods.

Vintage2022
Varietal CompositionGrenache
AppellationWalla Walla Valley
VineyardArmada Vineyard
Alcohol13.20%
Volume750 ml
Country of OriginUNITED STATES
State of OriginWashington
Artificially CarbonatedNo
Sparkling WineNo

A gorgeous pink hue, this opens with wet stone, juicy nectarine and bright red fruits, with light red rose petal and white grapefruit blossom tones. The palate is remarkably smooth and textured, with fabulous underlying finesse. Very pretty strawberry and guava fruit flavors combine with pomegranate, tangerine zest, with stony essence. This may just be the finest edition of this wine made as this is arguably the finest Rose from the Pacific Northwest that I have ever tasted. — Owen Bargreen, 95 pts

Aged in concrete and stainless steel, this wine is pale salmon in color, showing some slightly darker hues as well. Strawberry, herb, and wet stone aromas lead to a palate that brings weight, intensity, texture, and richness, all the while remaining pleasantly fleet of foot. It’s as good of a New World rosé as I’ve had, a wine that brings a whole lot of seriousness and no shortage of straight up pleasure. Drink it with a light chill to see it at its best. — Sean Sullivan, Northwest Wine Report, 94 pts, Critic's Choice

Beautiful to look at with its light pink salmon color that shines in the glass, it’s fresh, vigorous in the mouth, and pops with notes of green apple, raspberry essence, and fresh white wildflowers. Perfect levels of acidity aid in the long-lasting finish. I wouldn’t be surprised if this would drink well for 8-10 years with proper cellaring. — Jeremy Young, International Wine Report, 94 pts

The 2022 Rosé Grenache Edith presents is pretty pink-and orange-hued, wafting with notes of wild strawberries, citrus peels and hints of gravel dust. This is deeply textural, nearly creamy in feel, with crisp minerality and zesty acidity to balance as perfumed citrus-tinged fruits swirl throughout. The 2022 leaves a sweet-and-sour sensation on the palate, tapering off with youthful tension while keeping the mouth watering for more. — Eric Guido, Vinous, 93 pts

Edith opens with sweet and tangy aromas of strawberries, tangerines and a touch of spicy Ligurian olive oil. The fruit-driven palate is a ripe mix of Meyer lemons, strawberries, saline and tangelos. This is my favorite Edith since Jean Stapleton. — Michael Alberty, Wine Enthusiast, 93 pts

The 2022 Grenache Rosé Edith manages to walk the line between medium pink and salmon-orange. The nose is delicate and floral, with pink flowers, cranberry and cherry essence with hints of plum blossom. Medium-bodied and with a straightforward mouthfeel, the rosé is fresh and ready for action. The wine is balanced on the palate and ends with a delightful finish that captures the freshness of a rosé fermented and aged in concrete egg and stainless steel. — Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate, 92+ pts

A coral-colored rosé with pretty notes of peaches, herbs, watermelon and grapefruit. It’s refreshing and delicious, dry, with a medium body and a bright and lively finish. —James Suckling, 92 pts

Orange blossom, tart strawberries, and some floral, spicy notes all emerge from the 2022 Edith Rose, a juicy, medium-bodied rosé that has a Côtes du Rhône-like style in its texture and acidity. Think of it as lying between a fresh, simple Provençal rosé and a richer Tavel. It will drink nicely over the coming summer months. — Jeb Dunnuck, 90 pts

At 1815 vines per acre, this 7-acre vineyard, created in 2001, was the highest density planting in the Walla Walla Valley until 2008. Notable wines include Armada Vineyard Syrah, God Only Knows Grenache and Edith Grenache Rosé.

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