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Elegant and spicy, with a silky texture and mouthwatering acidity and tannins. Red and black tea, savory mountain herbs, tobacco and crushed roses on the palate. Really good. Drink or hold.

The appellation 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley is terrific and well worth seeking out. Coming from 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and tiny amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it reveals a ruby/purple hue as well as a Graves-like nose of darker currants, scorched earth, leafy tobacco, and iron. Ripe, round, and seamless on the palate, with medium-bodied richness, it has beautiful tannins and outstanding length. This beauty is well worth seeking out and can be drunk any time over the coming 15 years.

The Hillfighter, a “second label” from WeatherEye, is mostly Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon, with 24% Syrah and 7% Tempranillo. I loved how its dried blueberry, worn saddle leather and graphite aromas reminded me of a mature Bordeaux. The wine's flavors of black cherry are ably backed by fine-grained tannins. *Editors' Choice*

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2020 Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (100IWR, 98JS, 98RP, 96DC, 96JD, 96VN). Int'l Wine Review: "The 2020 Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is truly sensational... It begins with striking aromas of fresh blackberries, blueberries and dark plums that are laced with fresh spring florals, mocha, sweet exotic spices, graphite and gravel nuances all taking shape. The palate is full-bodied and displays a remarkable combination of power and elegance throughout. This is beautifully structured and extremely expressive, as it possesses outstanding depth and concentration all they way through the long, finessed finish. Year after year, the Columbia Valley Cabernet is one of the most impressive wines, and there is no exception here, as it combines all the wonderful qualities of the 2020 vintage from Quilceda Creek into one expression. ...this simply marvelous wine will continue to deliver the goods for years to come. (JD)" (12/2022)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2019 Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (100IWR, 99JD, 99RP, 98VN, 97JS). Int'l Wine Review: "Quilceda Creek's Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is once again a spectacular release of this legendary Washington wine. Sourced from Champoux and Mach One vineyards, this begins to impress with its extremely attractive aromas of ripe dark cherries, currants and plums, which are accompanied by lovely nuances of violets, baking spices, savory herbs, gravel, and damp earth characteristics all taking shape... Displaying wonderful overall balance and concentration along with remarkable purity and craftsmanship, the 2019 has it all. This is one of the finest vintages of the Columbia Valley Cabernet that I have had the chance to taste. Even at this infant stage this is an absolute knockout and it is certainly destined for a brilliant evolution ahead. (JD)" (03/2022)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2021 Kobayashi "Mizunara - WeatherEye Vineyard" Washington State Cabernet Franc (OWC - 97VN) in original wood. Vinous: "... Winemaker Travis Allen sources these rare and unique Mizunara barrels from Japan, and they impart an exoticism that needs to be experienced to be believed. The bouquet alone is like something out of a shop of fine treasures, blending incense with foreign spices, herbal tea leaves, dried roses, blood orange and pepper-tinged wild berry fruits. It’s deeply textural, velvety-smooth and dense upon entry, yet quickly firms up, as depths of black raspberry meld with a tinge of orange zest and tannins that add a crystalline feel. The 2021 finishes dramatically long and potent, with a residual bump of zesty acidity to balance. An array of inner florals fade over a lingering hint of boysenberry... Stunning juice. (EG) 97+" (01/2024)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2020 Hors Catégorie Walla Walla Valley Syrah (OWC - 100IWR, 99WE, 98JS, 98VN, 97JD) in original wood. Int'l Wine Review: "Aged for 18 months in 100% neutral French oak, this Syrah is a masterclass of making Syrah in Washington state. The 2020 Hors Catégorie Syrah is otherworldly and is one of the few 100-point wines that I have scored. Layered complexity gives you hit after hit on the nose - starting with floral notes of lilac and orange blossom, then it gifts meaty notes of smoked brisket and bacon fat, then it presents blackberry and blue plum skin flavors, and finally, it finishes with deep umami, mushroom, iodine, and dusty earth aspects. It’s perfectly balanced on the tongue with absolutely no rough edges to speak of. I don’t think I’ve had a wine quite like it before, and it’s stunning in every way. Just 291 cases were crafted of this impeccable wine. *Highly recommended, Editor’s Choice* (JY)" (04/2023)

A fresh, energetic, medium-bodied wine with a very silky and supple mouthfeel and aromas of red plums, blackberries and mountain herbs. Gentle tannins with flavors of red fruit and citrus. Drink or hold.

The 2024 Viognier Art Den Hoed is savory and perfumed, with nuances of fresh ginger and sour melon creating its pure bouquet. It opens with a balanced inner sweetness and vividly ripe melon tones elevated by a tinge of confectionery spice. Subtly tropical yet beautifully balanced, it leaves a distinctly salty flourish to linger. (EG)

An assemblage of six different Columbia Valley vineyards, this Sauvignon Blanc shows verve and freshness. Aromatics of white florals, peach fuzz and a deep note of lemon pastry cream. On the palate, creamy citrus flavours and a nice rich texture carry across the palate brightened by a lazer acidity and mineral saline framing.

An ephemeral, silky and refined medium-body wine. Minerally and saline rather than fruity, with juicy acidity and tannins. Nuances of cocoa, leather and rose petals in the finish. Drink or hold.

Aromas of guava, orange creamsicle and wild herbs. Luscious and mouthfilling with juicy acidity and flavors of lemon peel and mango. Really distinctive with a medium- to full-bodied style. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

The 2021 The Mountain Tower Vineyard Series checks in as 52% Cabernet Franc, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 18% Merlot aged 20 months in 40% new French oak. Darker, iron-laced blue fruits, crushed stone, sage, and lavender notes all emerge from this rocking 2021, another brilliant wine in the lineup that has medium to full-bodied richness, stunning purity of fruit, and building tannins that need bottle age. I wouldn't think about opening bottles for at least another 3-4 years, and it should cruise in cold cellars over the following two decades.

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2021 Cayuse "Armada Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Syrah (98IWR, 97JD, 96RP, 95JS, 95VN, 95WE, 95WS). Int'l Wine Review: "The impressive 2021 Armada Vineyard Syrah from Cayuse is another 100% Syrah from The Rocks that saw 15-20% new French oak for a total of 21 months of aging. You immediately have the sense of place in this wine and in a blind, I could pick it out every time. Gorgeous, intriguing notes of grilled meats, dried purple roses, and white peppercorns meld with the blue and black fruit with a smidgeon of white grapefruit zest that pops out of the glass on the nose. Tannins are firm and pleasant and pair perfectly with the lemony acidity and lengthy earthy finish that goes on for minutes. 636 cases were produced."

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2017 Cayuse "The Widowmaker" Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (97JD, 95RP, 94WE, 93JS, 93VN, 93WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "The 2017 The Widowmaker En Chamberlin is another Bordeaux look-alike (it reminds me of a wine from the Graves region) that has loads of blackcurrant and cassis as well as leafy tobacco, cedar pencil, chocolate, cold fireplace and Asian spices on both the nose and palate. Rich, full-bodied, and concentrated, it has a wonderfully seamless texture, ultra-fine tannins, and a great, great finish. This beautiful, elegant yet powerful Cabernet Sauvignon will drink well for 20-30 years or more. 97+" (04/2020)

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2007 Corliss Columbia Valley Syrah in original wood.

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2012 Cayuse "The Widowmaker" Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (96JD, 96RP, 94VN). Wine Advocate: "Coming all from the En Chamberlin vineyard and made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2012 The Widowmaker is backward and tight, with bright acidity giving lift to notes of cassis, graphite, smoked earth and lots of crushed-rock minerality. Full-bodied and concentrated on the palate, yet still showing a more elegant, focused and pure style, it won't hit maturity for another 7-8 years, and will keep for 25+. (JD) 96+" (06/2015)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2011 Cayuse "The Widowmaker" Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (95RP, 93VN). Wine Advocate: "The 2011 The Widowmaker is a beauty. One of the top Cabernet Sauvignons in the vintage, it offers up classic red and black currant fruit, earth, smoked meats and spice to go with a medium to full-bodied, elegant, seamless texture on the palate that carries masses of beautifully polished tannin. Aged 18 months in 50-60% new French oak, it’s a relatively forward vintage for this cuvée (which is the norm for the vintage) that can be enjoyed anytime. (JD) 95+" (06/2014)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2018 Cayuse "The Widowmaker - En Chamberlin Vineyard" Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (95IWR, 95VN, 94JD, 94JS, 94RP, 93WE). Vinous: "The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon The Widowmaker En Chamberlin Vineyard is a spectacular wine by famed vigneron Christophe Baron. The beautiful, hedonistic nose features green bell pepper, smoke, black cherry cordial and wild mushroom tones. The palate is silky and elegant, with a bright sense of minerality. Ripe dark fruits combine with black tea, exotic spices and smoky undertones and a rich mouthfeel. Layered and complex, this beautiful effort will continue to evolve well for a decade or more. (OB)" (03/2022)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2023 Cayuse "Flying Pig" Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux Blend (95VN, 93WS). Vinous: "The 2023 Flying Pig is a classy rendition of this bottling, with a radiant bouquet of wild blueberries and black cherries complemented by a whiff of allspice, cedar shavings and an invigorating hint of mint. Sleek and polished, it offers silken textures and vibrant acidity that propel its pure red fruits across the palate with ease, as a collection of sweet tannins frames the close. The finish is long and structured yet not aggressive. The 2023 leaves the senses refreshed as notes of licorice settle beneath an air of lavender pastille. This can already be enjoyed today, but it has the balance to mature steadily over a decade or more.-EG" (07/2026)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2021 Cayuse "Flying Pig" Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux Blend (96RP, 95JD, 94VN, 94WE, 93JS, 93WS). Wine Advocate: "Instantly impressive in the glass, the 2021 Flying Pig, made from a blend of 59% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, bursts from the glass with seductive notes of black cherry skin, dusty plums and notes of dried herbs and turned earth. Medium-bodied yet round and succulent, the palate explodes with energy and a beautiful balance between dark fruit skin and earth. A food-friendly, tannic grip holds through the long, lingering, ever-evolving finish that has me coming back for more. The wine rested a year and a half in 30% new and neutral French oak barrels. (AM)" (03/2024)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2020 Cayuse "Flying Pig" Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux Blend (96WE, 94JS, 94VN, 92RP, 92WS). Wine Enthusiast: "This blend of Cabernet, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon explodes out of the glass with blackberry and mint aromas, followed by thyme and a comforting meatiness similar to ham and cheese on a croissant. Concentrated sweet cherry, dark chocolate and lemon flavors hydroplane on a smooth, slippery texture. *Editors' Choice* (MA)" (09/2023)

Bid on this magnum of 2014 Sheridan "Block 1" Yakima Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L) (99RP). Wine Advocate: "More elegant and classically styled than the more plush, hedonistically-driven L'Orage cuvee, the sensational 2014 Block 1 is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon that was brought up all in new French oak. It's an extraordinary Cabernet from Washington that will easily stand up to the first growths of Bordeaux in a blind tasting. Tobacco leaf, blackcurrants, toasted bread, lead pencil and spice are just some of the nuances here, and it's full-bodied, silky and seamless on the palate, with a fresh, clean, elegant style that just begs to be drunk. Nevertheless, I suspect it will put on weight with another 2-3 years of cellaring, and see its 20th birthday in fine form. (JD)" (06/2017)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2017 Cayuse "Flying Pig" Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux Blend (95JD, 94RP, 94VN, 93JS, 92WE, 92WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "Based on 50% Cabernet Franc, 39% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2017 Flying Pig sports a deeper ruby/purple color as well as rocking levels of blackcurrant and black cherry fruits interwoven with notes of tobacco leaf, cedar pencil, damp earth, and spice. Bordeaux-like on both the nose and palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, has a great, rounded texture, and a clean finish. It’s beautiful example of this cuvée to drink any time over the coming 10-15 years." (04/2020)

Bid on this bottle of 2014 Cayuse "Camaspelo" Walla Walla Valley Red Blend (96RP, 95IWR, 93VN, 92WE). Wine Advocate: "The 2014 Camaspelo is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (there's a splash of Tempranillo). It offers lots of red and chocolate-covered black currants, black cherry, black olive, tobacco and leafy herbs. It shows more fruit with time in the glass, has a full-bodied, ultra-pure, layered style and plenty of fine tannin. (JD) 96+" (06/2017)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2021 Quilceda Creek Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (100JD, 98JS, 98RP, 97DC, 96VN, 95WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "The flagship 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon (90% from Champoux Vineyard and 10% from Mach One Vineyard) raised all in new barrels. It's slightly deeper hued than the CVR and has a stunning nose of blackcurrants, smoked tobacco, toasted spices, and graphite with a beautiful varietal, herbal undertone that comes through with time in the glass. Deep, rich, full-bodied, and velvety textured, this thrilling Washington State Cabernet Sauvignon will benefit from 4-5 years of bottle age and evolve for two decades. This is unquestionably up with the greatest vintages of this cuvée ever made." (07/2024)

More approachable than many of Gramercy’s 2019s, its extra year of bottle gestation has given this wine a supple elegance. It’s mildly smoky, mildly spicy from whole clusters in the fermentation, the flavors of purple plum and mint and olive bearing a quiet hum of energy, held in check by fine, polished tannins. (PJC)

Woodinville’s oldest whiskey to date is the final chapter in the limited series that began with the acclaimed 8 and 9 Year releases. This is not simply an older version of the standard bourbon. Founders Brett Carlile and Orlin Sorensen developed a distinctive 55% corn, 35% rye, and 10% malted barley mash bill specifically for an ambitious barrel experiment conducted with Independent Stave Company. The custom barrels were built from staves seasoned outdoors for 24 months, then heavily toasted and only lightly charred, an unusual treatment designed to maximize sweetness, vanilla, toasted nut, spice, and mature oak character. After a full decade in Woodinville’s barrelhouses in the high desert of Quincy, Washington, the whiskey has developed remarkable depth while retaining the lively rye spice at the heart of the recipe. Bottled at a perfectly judged 100 proof, it offers layers of warm vanilla, toasted almond, freshly baked bread, caramel, buttery toffee, clove, dried fruit, polished leather, and gentle campfire smoke. The finish is long and beautifully composed, balancing warm baking spice and soft oak tannin against lingering vanilla sweetness. Already awarded Double Platinum at the ASCOT Awards and Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, this is a fitting culmination of more than a decade of experimentation and patience.

The famous McCrea Cuvee Orleans came from this vineyard, and the 2022 Syrah Motor City Kitty continues the site’s reputation for greatness, offering a ripe style and lots of wood, but showing something very special in its spicy, meaty, herbal complexion, memorable particularly for its sense of purity and balance. Made in a dense, brooding, full-bodied style, it spent time fermenting in concrete tank on its skins for 45 days before settling into 500-liter puncheon for 15 months on the lees. Dark fruit and spicy dried herbs accent the core of the wine, which will benefit from further aging, 10-12 years. (VB)

The 2022 Figgins Figlia Red Wine from the Walla Walla Valley is a captivating blend of equal parts Merlot and Petit Verdot, aged with restraint in just 11% new French oak. Aromatically complex, it unveils notes of ripe blackcurrant, crushed boysenberry, and dark plum, interwoven with espresso, lavender, and a whisper of fresh sage. Hints of graphite and cocoa powder add depth to the nose. The palate is lush and impeccably structured, delivering layers of velvety dark fruit, roasted coffee bean, and a touch of toasted herbs. Despite its richness, the wine maintains remarkable vibrancy, which lends precision and balance. Polished tannins create a supple, seamless mouthfeel, while a mineral-driven backbone carries through to an extended, refined finish. Better in 2026.. Highly recommended and editor’s choice.

Another instant classic from winemaker Todd Alexander and Force Majeure this one the 2021 Red Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon. A perfect combination of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot that spent about 22 months in 75% new French oak barrels. Phenomenal notes of crushed boysenberries, cassis, sweet baking spices, cracked peppercorn, wet stones, dried desert mountain sagebrush, and wet earth give this astonishing bottle of Cab what it needs for perfection. It doesn’t sit on the palate, it glides across it with crunchy tannins that are firm yet giving. Give this wine another year or so in the bottle before enjoying and then cellar it for 15-20 years. A little over 600 cases produced. Highly recommended and editor’s choice.

The 2021 Mourvèdre underwent 15% whole cluster fermentation. Stored in large format used French oak, this offers smoked meats and anise notes alongside black olives and rich dark fruits. This is really dense and delicious wine with plenty of nuance. Very herbal with loganberry, beef drippings and wild blackberry fruit flavors, alongside scorched earth, this is a gorgeous, generous effort that is drinking marvelously right now. Drink 2024-2036.

The 2021 The Barbarous Heart checks in as 42% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 28% Mourvèdre that spent 18 months in neutral 500-liter puncheons and concrete eggs. It's deeper hued compared to the Grenache release and offers a gorgeous nose of ripe blackberries, ground pepper, candied violets, and crushed stone. It's rich, medium to full-bodied, has a pure, layered, elegant mouthfeel, and beautiful tannins. It's another remarkable effort from winemaker Chris Peterson that offers pleasure today yet will benefit from 2-3 years of bottle age and shine over the following decade.

The 2020 The Creator is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Syrah. The nose is big, bold and smooth with a juicy, round and mineral-focused expression, offering gobs of dark red and black fruit tones. Full-bodied, the palate explodes with pleasure, showing soft herbal tones with sweet oak flavors that ride with blackberry and dark cherry flavors, compounding complexity while displaying layers of finesse and precision. The wine concludes with a food-friendly finish, emphasizing intense juicy flavors. The wine spent 22 months on the lees in 65% new French oak barriques. You'll want to set your calendars for this one when it's released in the fall later this year. (AM)

Bid on this 5-bottle lot of 2005 Leonetti Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (96WE, 95DC, 94RP, 93ST, 92WS). Wine Enthusiast: "The Cabernet is sharply defined, with interesting citrus flavors defining the borders of the fruit. Lemon peel, candied pineapple and even grapefruit add lovely grace notes indicative of rich, clean, natural acids and a wine with plenty of glycerin. The stunning red fruits are polished and backed with details such as dried herb, and a tiny hint of mint. This may well be the most ageworthy Leonetti Cabernet ever made. *Best Wines of 2008, Cellar Selection* (PG)" (12/2008)

Bid on this 6-bottle lot of 2010 Leonetti "Reserve" Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux Blend (OWC - 100RP, 99VN, 95WE, 94ST) in original wood. Wine Advocate: "Even better than the straight Cabernet Sauvignon, with additional richness and texture, yet without any added weight or heaviness, the perfect 2010 Reserve is comprised of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 9% Cabernet Franc and 9% Malbec that spent 22 months in new and used French oak. Inky purple in color and gorgeously rich and pure, it slowly gives up notions of smoked black currants, espresso, liquid flower, licorice and graphite that flow to a full-bodied, concentrated, plush and seamless 2010 that is perfectly balanced, has no hard edges and an incredible finish. It's a monumental bottle of wine that will drink well at an early age, yet age effortlessly for two decades or more. (JD)" (06/2013)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2008 Quilceda Creek "Galitzine Vineyard" Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (98RP, 95VN, 95WE). Wine Advocate: "The 2008 Galitzine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon contains 1% Merlot. It offers a brooding aromatic array of toasty oak, Asian spices, incense, a hint of sage, violets, and assorted black fruits. More structured than the preceding wines, No doubting it’s Red Mountain say the Golitzins, it has plenty of ripe tannin more than balanced by loads of succulent fruit, exceptional density, richness and power. (JM)" (08/2011)

Bid on this 4-bottle lot of 2006 Leonetti "Reserve" Walla Walla Valley Bordeaux Blend (97RP, 95ST, 93WE, 93WS). Wine Advocate: "The flagship 2006 Reserve was raised in new French oak for 22 months. It is made up of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Petit Verdot, 11% Malbec, and 2% Merlot. Opaque purple/black in color, it exhibits aromas of rose petal, dried fruits, spice box, incense, black currant, and blackberry. Suave, velvety, elegant and powerful, all it needs is another 6-8 years in the cellar to reveal its full potential. Gary Figgins and son, Chris, keep tweaking things in the vineyards and cellar as they move toward totally biodynamic farming. As usual, their wines are benchmarks against which others must be measured. (JM)" (10/2009)

Bid on this bottle of 2020 Hors Catégorie Walla Walla Valley Syrah (100IWR, 99WE, 98JS, 98VN, 97JD). Int'l Wine Review: "Aged for 18 months in 100% neutral French oak, this Syrah is a masterclass of making Syrah in Washington state. The 2020 Hors Catégorie Syrah is otherworldly and is one of the few 100-point wines that I have scored. Layered complexity gives you hit after hit on the nose - starting with floral notes of lilac and orange blossom, then it gifts meaty notes of smoked brisket and bacon fat, then it presents blackberry and blue plum skin flavors, and finally, it finishes with deep umami, mushroom, iodine, and dusty earth aspects. It’s perfectly balanced on the tongue with absolutely no rough edges to speak of. I don’t think I’ve had a wine quite like it before, and it’s stunning in every way. Just 291 cases were crafted of this impeccable wine. *Highly recommended, Editor’s Choice* (JY)" (04/2023)

Bid on this 2-magnum lot of 2007 Corliss Columbia Valley Syrah (1.5L) in original wood.

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2023 Cayuse "Bionic Frog" Walla Walla Valley Syrah (95WS, 94RP). Wine Spectator: "A racy, dynamic Syrah that retains a sense of style and grace. Offers detailed flavors of black cherry and raspberry framed by mocha espresso, tapenade and white pepper tones as this builds toward polished tannins. (TF)" (04/2026)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2022 Cayuse “Bionic Frog” Walla Walla Valley Syrah (100IWR, 99JS, 98JD), the cult flagship Syrah from Christophe Baron’s legendary estate in the stony “Rocks” terroir of the Walla Walla Valley, aged 18 months in 15% new French oak. Int’l Wine Review writes: “The 2022 Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah is a mesmerizing and profoundly structured wine that exemplifies both power and finesse in equal measure... Wild lavender, crushed violets, and rosemary intertwine with layers of blood orange zest, black olive tapenade, and smoked brisket... The interplay of richness and tension is nothing short of extraordinary, with a near-endless finish that lingers on notes of graphite, crushed rock, and an umami-driven savoriness. (JY)” (02/2025)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2021 Cayuse "Bionic Frog" Walla Walla Valley Syrah (100IWR, 99JS, 98JD, 98RP, 98VN, 97WE, 96DC, 96WS). Int'l Wine Review: "Always one of my favorites every single year, the 2021 Bionic Frog from Cayuse rested in 15-20% new French oak for 18 months and is made from 100% Syrah grapes. Presenting a gorgeous neon ruby-magenta core with a neon pink rim in the glass, this perfect example of Syrah from Cayuse sports scintillating notes of ripe, crushed red and black cherries, marionberries, fat drippings from grilled beef ribs, black olive tapenade, whole peppercorns, dried mushrooms, and wet earth. Another wine from Cayuse that deserves time - time in the bottle to develop and time in your glass while you are enjoying it as it constantly changes during the tasting experience. Sweet, rounded tannins and mouthwatering acidity finish things off. A little over 500 cases were made. Highly recommended and editor’s choice. (JY)" (01/2024)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2020 Cayuse "Bionic Frog" Walla Walla Valley Syrah (99IWR, 98JS, 97JD, 96VN, 96WE, 95RP). Int'l Wine Review: "A cult-classic amount wine aficionados, the 100% Syrah 2020 Bionic Frog from Cayuse stuns from beginning to end. Don’t let the cartoony label fool you, this is a serious bottle of wine that was aged for 18 months in 15-20% new French oak barrels and sports a dark purple and garnet core with a lighter purple rim. Dark fruit dominates, with black plum flesh and currants taking center stage. Then comes the meaty aspects alongside toasted black peppercorn and touches of smoked pork. Crisp acidity and silky tannins merge on the palate, and it finishes with a stony minerality and meaty component that I couldn’t get enough of. Just 543 cases made. Highly recommended and editor’s choice. (JY)" (03/2023)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2019 Cayuse "Bionic Frog" Walla Walla Valley Syrah (100JD, 98JS, 98RP, 97VN, 95WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "I always love this cuvée and the 2019 Syrah Bionic Frog stands out with its own singular character. Incredible crème de cassis and blueberry fruits, notes of iron, ground pepper, violets, and beef blood, full-bodied richness, perfect tannins, and that rare mix of richness and elegance all define this incredible Syrah. It shows the more elegant, cooler style of the vintage yet still brings incredible fruit and is just a magical expression of Syrah that could come from nowhere else. Hats off to Christophe Baron and his team for another flat-out awesome Syrah that I wish every reader could taste." (07/2022)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2016 Cayuse "Bionic Frog" Walla Walla Valley Syrah (100JD, 99JS, 98RP, 96VN, 96WE, 94WS). Jeb Dunnuck: "Pure perfection in a glass, the 2016 Syrah Bionic Frog is another magical wine from this estate and is as good as it gets. Crème de cassis, rose petals, menthol, ash, and smoky, meaty, soy sauce notes all emerge from this singular wine. Full-bodied, expansive, and powerful yet weightless on the palate, it has ultra-fine tannins, a brilliant finish, and a singular, magical character. (JD)" (04/2019)

Bid on this 4-bottle 2014 Cayuse tasting lot, including 1 bottle of Cayuse “Cailloux Vineyard” Walla Walla Valley Syrah (100RP, 97DC, 95WS, 94JS, 94WE, 93VN), 1 bottle of Cayuse “En Chamberlin” Walla Walla Valley Syrah (96RP, 93VN, 93WE, 92WS) and 2 bottles of Cayuse “Impulsivo” Walla Walla Valley Tempranillo (98RP, 95IWR, 94VN, 93JS, 93WE). Of the 100-point Cailloux Vineyard, Wine Advocate writes: “Sporting a surprisingly deep, inky color, it offers a heavenly bouquet of black olives, tobacco leaf, smoked meats, pepper, blackcurrant and black cherry notes... It’s pure perfection in Syrah, and the finest vintage of this cuvee ever made... Bravo! (JD)” (06/2017)

Cassis, ripe blackcurrants, leafy tobacco, graphite, leather, and spicy wood notes all define the flagship 2021 Sorella from this estate. Based on 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot and aged in 30% new barrels, its deep ruby/plum hue (it's not completely opaque) is followed by medium to full-bodied richness, ripe, integrated tannins, and a great finish.