2018 Cayuse Vineyards Camaspelo Meritage Walla Walla Valley 1x750ml

Robert Parker 94

Boasting a warm and generous nose that offers firm and expressive aromas of creme de cassis, black plum skin, dark cherry compote and spiced blackberry jus, the 2018 Camaspelo displays elements of resinous purple flowers and brown baking spices in the glass. Full-bodied and with silky tannins, the wine glides across the mid-palate with elegance and ease, leaving juicy flavors of macerating dark berries, cardamom madeleines and plum reduction. The wine has all of its elegance on display and concludes with an elongated finish that begs me back for another sip. The wine rested for 19 months in about 35% new French oak. It has me daydreaming of pan-seared Tomahawk chops. Just over 4,700 bottles produced. [26/06/2021]

Anticipated maturity: 2021-2035