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Cayuse Vineyards: Cult Wines from WA

We wanted to share our LIMITED Cayuse Vineyards wines currently available in stock here at Meritage Wine Market Encinitas. Cayuse Vineyards wines are sold primarily to members on a mailing list as futures, a year before release, with a smaller portion reserved for select restaurants and wine shops. The wines, especially the reds, are known for their aging potential, typically maturing well over eight to fifteen years, depending on storage conditions. Check out our stock, which includes several back vintages!

Cayuse is a distinguished winery located in the Walla Walla Valley, renowned for its focus on biodynamic farming and its specialization in Rhône grape varieties, particularly Syrah. Established in 1997 by Christophe Baron, a Frenchman from a Champagne-making family, Cayuse has become notable for its highly acclaimed wines that often receive top ratings from critics.

Cayuse farms five vineyards spread across 47 acres, featuring a unique stony soil that contributes significantly to the distinct minerality and identity of its wines. The vineyards are planted with a variety of grapes including Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Grenache, Tempranillo, and Viognier. Each vineyard—such as the Cailloux, Coccinelle, and Armada—produces specific wines that highlight the terroir's unique characteristics.

*Christophe Baron, Vigneron. Photo from Cayuse Vineyards website.

*All Sales are final on all Old Vintage and Rare wines, such as these wines from Heitz Cellars.

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Cayuse - Camaspelo Walla Walla Valley 2009
Cayuse - Camaspelo Walla Walla Valley 2009
Red Wine 
WE
96
United States | Washington Proprietary Blend

The Camaspelo blend is 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, and it shows a riot of juicy cranberry, raspberry, blueberry and black cherry flavors in a rambunctious display of power. Full, round and balanced, it offers hints... Read More

 
Current price:  $120.00
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Cayuse - Camaspelo Walla Walla Valley 2011
Cayuse - Camaspelo Walla Walla Valley 2011
Red Wine 
WE
94
WA
95
United States | Washington Proprietary Blend

More Cabernet Sauvignon dominated, the 2011 Camaspelo incorporates 20% Merlot and was aged in 50-60% new French oak. One of the few 2011s that has some upside, it offers up a smoke-laced array of black currants, singed herbs,... Read More

 
Current price:  $120.00
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Cayuse - Camaspelo Walla Walla Valley 2020
Cayuse - Camaspelo Walla Walla Valley 2020
Red Wine 
WE
95
JD
94
JS
94
United States | Washington Proprietary Blend

Leafy herbs, red and blue fruits, tobacco, cedarwood, and iron notes all emerge from the 2020 Camaspelo, another up-front, charming, soft, surprisingly supple red from this team. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has fine... Read More

 
Current price:  $145.00
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Cayuse - Camaspelo Walla Walla Valley 2008
Cayuse - Camaspelo Walla Walla Valley 2008
Red Wine 
WE
95
WA
96
United States | Washington Proprietary Blend

The 2008 Camaspelo is made up of 80% Cabernet Franc and 20% Merlot. Fresh herbs and spices, earthy minerals, cassis, and black currant aromas lead to an elegant, stylish Catherine Deneuve of a wine.

 
Current price:  $165.00
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Cayuse - Camaspelo Walla Walla Valley 2007
Cayuse - Camaspelo Walla Walla Valley 2007
Red Wine 
WE
94
WA
97
United States | Washington Proprietary Blend

The Bordeaux-styled reds begin with the 2007 Camaspelo, a blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. The already complex aromatics reveal mineral, Asian spices, incense, violets, black currant and black... Read More

 
Current price:  $165.00
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Cayuse - En Chamberlin Syrah 2020
Cayuse - En Chamberlin Syrah 2020
Red Wine 
WE
95
JD
95
JS
95
United States | Washington Syrah

Ripe black raspberries, iodine, spring flowers, gamey meats, and pepper all emerge from the 2020 Syrah En Chamberlin Vineyard, a deeper, broader, medium to full-bodied Syrah with ripe, rounded tannins, a great mid-palate, and... Read More

 
Current price:  $145.00
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Cayuse - Flying Pig Walla Walla Valley 2010
Cayuse - Flying Pig Walla Walla Valley 2010
Red Wine 
WA
96
United States | Washington Proprietary Blend

Moving away from the Rhônes-styled efforts and the most up-front and perfumed of the Bordeaux blends (just ahead of the Widowmaker), the 2010 Flying Pig is a Cabernet Franc-dominated blend that incorporates 37% Merlot and... Read More

 
Current price:  $145.00
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Cayuse - Impulsivo 2009
Cayuse - Impulsivo 2009
Red Wine 
WS
93
WE
94
United States | Washington Tempranillo

Baron's 2009 Impulsivo – from his En Chamberlin vineyard, partly fermented and entirely aged in 70% new 600-liter casks – is scented with smoky cigar ash and tar, supplemented by beet root, and licorice, that collectively... Read More

 
Current price:  $140.00
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Cayuse - Impulsivo 2020
Cayuse - Impulsivo 2020
Red Wine 
JD
94+
JS
95
United States | Washington Tempranillo

Tight and closed, with notions of bloody blue fruits, iodine, rose petals, and cedarwood, the 2020 Impulsivo hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a nicely balanced, layered mouthfeel, and ripe tannins that emerge... Read More

 
Current price:  $170.00
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Cayuse - Syrah Walla Walla Valley En Cerise Vineyard 2020
Cayuse - Syrah Walla Walla Valley En Cerise Vineyard 2020
Red Wine 
WA
93
JS
96
United States | Washington Syrah

This is meaty, with ripe dark berries, plum skins, smoked bacon, cocoa and ground spiced and pepper. Medium- to full-bodied with firm, chalky tannins and a polished texture, with crushed-stone minerality and dried orange peel.... Read More

 
Current price:  $145.00
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