as well as a good spine of acidity

and structured

sun-kissed

time has also brought the progression of phylloxera in the vineyard

root days for pruning

2012 Cayuse En Cerise Russian River Valley as well as a good2012 97 Points. is a fabulously complex, seamless and elegant Syrah that exhibits notes of dried cherries, currants, dried herbs, violets and cured meats. These all flow to a full bodied, nicely concentrated Syrah that shows the more structured, savory side to the vintage I think it will reward 3 4 years of cellaring, and keep for two decades. Jeb Dunnuck, The Wine Advocate 96 Points. Supple, ripe and expressive, layering currant, plum and cherry