The Winery Cayuse Vineyards of Columbia Valley of Washington

Winery Cayuse Vineyards
The winery offers 20 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 4.3.
It is ranked in the top 10 of the estates of Washington.
It is located in Columbia Valley in the region of Washington

The Winery Cayuse Vineyards is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 20 wines for sale in of Columbia Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Cayuse Vineyards is an exceptional winery located in the Columbia Valley in the state of Washington, USA. The estate spans approximately 60 hectares of vineyards, planted on soils composed of rounded pebbles, similar to those of the Rhône in France. Unique in its kind, it is recognized for its biodynamic agriculture, thus confirming its commitment to a sustainable environment and the continuous improvement of the quality of its wines. This vineyard is renowned for its characterful, high-quality red wines, particularly for its Syrahs, and was the first in the Walla Walla region to plant Syrah grapes. Other grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache and Tempranillo are also cultivated and transformed into wines that reflect the unique characteristics of the Columbia Valley terroir. Cayuse Vineyards is run by winemaker Christophe Baron, a Frenchman originally from Champagne who arrived in the Columbia Valley in the early 1990s. He brought with him a passion for wine and a belief that the unique microclimate and rounded pebble soils of the region were perfectly suited for the cultivation of traditional Rhône valley grape varieties. The name "Cayuse" comes from the Cayuse Indians, who were the first inhabitants of the Walla Walla valley. The estate chose this name to honor their history and their connection with the land. Wine tasting is an elevated experience at Cayuse Vineyards, taking into account not only the flavors and aromas of the wine, but also the history and environment surrounding it. The estate is not open to the public for traditional tastings, making each visit unique and special.

Top Winery Cayuse Vineyards wines

Looking for the best Winery Cayuse Vineyards wines in Columbia Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Cayuse Vineyards wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Cayuse Vineyards wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

How Winery Cayuse Vineyards wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of roast beef in a crust (onions & mustard), sauté of lamb or garbure landaise.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

On the nose the red wine of Winery Cayuse Vineyards. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or spices. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Cayuse Vineyards. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

  • 2018With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.45/5
  • 2010With an average score of 4.44/5
  • 2009With an average score of 4.42/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Grenache
  • Tempranillo

Discovering the wine region of Columbia Valley

Cradle of Washington State's great reds. Dense, structured Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, blackberry, graphite, firm tannins), round velvety Merlot, signature Syrah with peppery notes, black olive and deep black fruit. Also precise whites: balanced Chardonnay, taut fruity Riesling with peach notes. Semi-desert vineyard of 24,300 ha sheltered by the Cascades, loess soils over basalt, strong temperature swings.

60% reds. Sought-after gems (Quilceda Creek, Leonetti).

The top white wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

How Winery Cayuse Vineyards wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, game (deer, venison) or shellfish such as recipes of beef bourguignon with cookéo, wild rabbit with cider or fideuà (paella with pasta and fish).

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

On the nose the white wine of Winery Cayuse Vineyards. often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of tree fruit, citrus fruit.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

  • 2015With an average score of 4.60/5
  • 2014With an average score of 4.30/5
  • 0With an average score of 3.56/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards.

  • Viognier
  • Muscat Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Grenache

Supple, sun-drenched reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and moderate acidity, with intense aromas of ripe red fruit (strawberry, raspberry, candied cherry), garrigue (thyme, bay), white pepper, kirsch and soft spice. Ample, warm palate. Absolute pillar of Châteauneuf-du-Pape AOC, Gigondas, Côtes-du-Rhône, Tavel rosé, Priorat DOQ, Rioja (as Garnacha) and star of naturally sweet wines (Banyuls, Maury, Rasteau). Autochthonous Mediterranean variety from Aragon.

The top pink wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

How Winery Cayuse Vineyards wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of beef colombo bourguignon style or real savoyard fondue.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Cayuse Vineyards. often reveals types of flavors of red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards

  • 2013With an average score of 4.40/5
  • 0With an average score of 4.30/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Cayuse Vineyards.

  • Grenache

The word of the wine: Dried

Said of a worn out red wine lacking flesh and volume.

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Discover the grape variety: White muscat

Aromatic, refined whites with a fragrant palate and preserved acidity, showing intense, signature muscat aromas of rose, orange blossom, citrus, exotic fruits (lychee, mango), fresh grape and honey. Made as crisp dry, sparkling (Asti DOCG) and great naturally sweet wines (Beaumes-de-Venise AOC, Muscat de Rivesaltes AOC, Frontignan AOC, Lunel AOC, Samos PDO). Ancient Mediterranean variety, one of the oldest cultivated worldwide, ancestor of many muscats.