Cayuse God Only Knows Armada Vineyard Grenache 2019

The Cayuse God Only Knows Armada Vineyard Grenache 2019, a testament to winemaker Christophe Baron’s artistry, emerges as a symphony of flavors and aromas that mesmerize the senses. A blend that includes a small portion of Syrah sourced entirely from the Armada Vineyard, this vintage exemplifies the essence of refinement and power.

Owen Bargreen’s 99 points encapsulate the Grenache’s ebullient charm. Mandarin orange rind, seaweed, Yakima cherry puree, and pretty strawberry tones intertwine on the nose. The palate, seamless and soft, unveils serious minerality. With bright red fruits and kumquat rind accents, this Grenache, according to Bargreen, is truly one of a kind.

International Wine Report’s 97 points extol the wine’s stunning nature. Gorgeous aromas of raspberries and dark cherries intermingle with dried florals, wet stones, and spices. A silky texture glides seamlessly across the palate, embodying balance, finesse, and incredible freshness that persists through the precise finish.

Jeb Dunnuck’s 96 points unveil a wine with a style entirely its own. A kaleidoscope-like bouquet of ripe cherries, blackberries, forest floor, spring flowers, and charcoal dances on the palate. A hypothetical blend of a Grand Cru from the Cote de Nuits and a 100% Grenache Chateauneuf, it promises a medium-bodied richness, a silky, seamless mouthfeel, perfect balance, and a great finish.

James Suckling’s 96 points celebrate the plump red fruit aromas accented by herbs and spice. Balanced acidity carries the fruit effortlessly, accompanied by notes of dried roses and violets.

Decanter’s 96 points highlight the wine’s charming character, full-bodied with sweet raspberry fruit and controlled whole-bunch elements.

Vinous’ 95 points encapsulate the wine’s herbal-tea-like quality, supple yet pure style, balanced inner sweetness, and light tannic tug, resulting in a beautifully framed red.

The Wine Advocate’s 94 points acknowledge the wine’s potpourri aromas and fine mineral tension, complemented by a seductive red cherry skin essence over the lingering, spicy finish.

The Cayuse God Only Knows Armada Vineyard Grenache 2019 is a masterpiece that invites exploration, a union of refinement and complexity that captures the heart of its origin.