2016 Cayuse Camaspelo
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Good dark red. A touch of menthol reduction to the aromas of cassis and blackberry. Savory and concentrated but a bit youthfully musclebound, conveying an impression of medicinal reserve to its flavors of wild raspberry compote, scorched earth and truffle. A bit less precise than The Lovers but this is still clenched and is not yet showing its inherent complexity. An element of restrained sweetness comes as a pleasant surprise with aeration. Most impressive today on the long, ripely tannic, still-brooding finish. This Cabernet Sauvignon/Syrah blend will need patience. (13.6% alcohol)
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
James Suckling
Altre recensioni e punteggi
The 2016 Camaspelo has a hearty Cabernet core and mineral edge on the nose that is covered in red and black fruits—cassis, blackberry and red cherry skin—and dusty florals. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is spicy on the palate, with structured tannins that build in complexity and continue to evolve, leading to the long, lingering finish with a soft oak flavor. This is an incredibly cellar-worthy and delicious wine. Well done! Only 354 cases were made.
This has attractive cassis and blueberry aromas with a gently spicy kick from a small amount of tempranillo. The palate has a very modern feel with a build of fresh, ripe, purple and blue fruit and silky tannins. Again, it is the tempranillo that dresses this up on the palate. Clever wine. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and tempranillo. Drink or hold.
The 2016 Camaspelo is a rock star of a wine and possibly the finest vintage to date. Crème de cassis, crushed flowers, lead pencil, sandalwood, and ample minerality all emerge from this awesome 2016 that has incredible complexity. Reminiscent of a great vintage of Chateau Margaux with its complexity, elegance, and balance, it's medium to full-bodied, silky, and pure on the palate, with a beautiful, layered, seamless profile that's going to age for 20-25 years. After a catastrophe with their 2015s due to a cork issue, Cayuse is certainly back on top with these latest 2016s. This is a great vintage for Cayuse and they’ve knocked it out of the park with both their Rhone and Bordeaux variety releases.