2010 No Girls Syrah La Paciencia Vineyard
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(from vines planted between 2003 and 2005; the plant material is from Alban Vineyards): Good bright medium red. Sexy, highly complex aromas of cherry, smoke, gunflint, red licorice, pepper and black olive; more northern Rhone than most northern Rhone wines. An intensely flavored midweight with lovely aromatic precision and a restrained sweetness to its saline red fruit and olive flavors. Finishes dry and long, with dusty tannins and a light touch. I prefer the balance of fruit and mineral tones here to the 2010 grenache.
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
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Also brilliant and a superb example of Syrah from the Rocks region of the Walla Walla Valley, the 2010 Syrah La Paciencia Vineyard delivers classic aromas and flavors of ground pepper, steak tartar, wild herbs and assorted dark berry-styled fruit. A 100% Syrah that comes from a high density planting located just behind Cayuse’s Armada Vineyard, it is medium to full-bodied, rich and supple on the palate, with an elegant, seamless feel that’s hard to resist. Count me as a fan and this beauty will continue to shine for upwards of another decade. Drink now-2022. Falling under the Cayuse umbrella, these wines are increasingly being made by Elizabeth Bourcier, who is the assistant winemaker at Cayuse. They come completely from the La Paciencia Vineyard which was planted in 2003 and lies just behind Christophe Baron’s Armada Vineyard in the southern part of the Walla Walla Valley. They are beautifully made and possess more elegant, supple profiles than the Cayuse releases. Highly recommended! www.nogirlswine.com