Cayuse ‘Horsepower - The Tribe Vineyard’ Syrah

  Tasting Notes: Aromas of dusty wild blackberries, roasted plum, and blackberry compote mingle with savory notes of smoked meat, wet earth, and a touch of iron and minerality. On the palate it’s richly textured, medium-to-full bodied: flavors of black raspberry, currant, ground pepper, spring flowers, and darker floral tones like violet.  Tannins are building and firm, balanced by good acidity and minerality. Needs a few years in the cellar to fully unwind. Why It’s Special / What Makes It Desirable: Vineyard & Terroir: The “The Tribe” site sits in Walla Walla’s Milton-Freewater area, on basalt-rich, stony soils. That gives it savory, mineral-laden character and a strong sense of place. Craft & Aging: Spent ~15 months in neutral French oak—this helps the wine retain its fruit purity and express vineyard character rather than oak. Critical Acclaim: Very high ratings across reviewers — often in the high 90s — reflecting complexity, purity, and age-worthy potentia