TASTING AND DISCUSSING 2018 CAYUSE VINEYARDS WITH WINEMAKER CHRISTOPHE BARON

Highlights of James' conversation with winemaker Christophe Baron about Cayuse Vineyards' 2018 vintage. He takes us through why Washington state is so great for syrah, with its variation of valleys and terroir. In his words, the terroir changes so much it's like a chameleon – a comparison James agrees with. "When people think of Washington wine they think of cabernet sauvignon, but I think syrah is gaining momentum," Christophe says.For this year, the winemaker speaks about the effect of foothill-perched stones on the flavor; he stresses how it brings it more umami, an earthy character, and even meatiness. Find out why this Washington vineyard enchanted James in the podcast, or you can watch the Zoom chat here.