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2017 Cayuse Flying Pig

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Latest Sale Price

March 3, 2024 - $72

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RATINGS

95Jeb Dunnuck

...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.

94+ The Wine Advocate

...juicy red and dark-berried freshness upfront, followed by elements of roasted bell pepper, juicy plum and dark cherry along with an array of red and purple flowers and a subtle lingering mineral note. Medium to full-bodied...magnificent balance with energetic acidity, freshness of fruit and skillfully managed tannins before offering a long, sophisticated finish.

94Stephen Tanzer

Aromas of blueberry, black cherry, raspberry, graphite and spices, plus hints of violet and rose petal. Juicy, savory and fine-grained, offering a lovely light touch and a silky texture in the middle palate...finishes with light but firm tannins and subtle, building floral/spicy persistence.

93James Suckling

...fresh-herb character to the currant and chocolate flavors. Full body. Polished, chewy tannins and a flavorful finish.

92Wine Spectator

...blackberry, black olive and tobacco tones that build tension toward mineral-tinged tannins.

92Wine Enthusiast

...aromas of sliced green pepper, jalapeño pepper, flower, ember and cherry are followed by velvety-soft cherry and green-pepper flavors.

REGION

United States, Washington, Walla Walla Valley

Walla Walla Valley AVA likes to call itself the Napa Valley of Washington, and given the concentration of well-reviewed wineries in the appellation, the comparison is understandable. The Walla Walla appellation is comprised of 340,000 acres, of which 1,200 acres are vineyards. Walla Walla is located in the southeastern corner of Washington and it extends slightly into northeastern Oregon. It is named after the Walla Walla River Valley, and the city of Walla Walla is the commercial center of Washington’s wine industry. The city was founded in the 1840s by the Hudson’s Bay Company as a trading post, but as early as the 1850s farmers were planting grapes for winemaking. Prohibition shuttered winemaking in the early 20th century, but a winemaking renaissance started in the 1970s when Leonetti Cellars, still one of the state’s most acclaimed wineries, started producing acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon. Walla Walla’s AVA status was awarded in 1984 and today there are more than 100 wineries. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most frequently planted grape, followed by Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Sangiovese Chardonnay and Viognier.