- 100% Syrah
- Coccinelle Vineyard (meaning “ladybug” in French)
- Planted in 1998
- 18 months of aging
- 15-20% new French oak
- 516 case production
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
United States
Region:
Washington
Appellation:
Walla Walla
Variety:
Syrah
Color:
Red
Farming Practice:
Practicing Biodynamic
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-CAY-44-23 | 3/750ml |
Resources
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2021
James Suckling
Score
99
Date
2024-02-22
"This comically named but serious flagship wine of Cayuse comes from the Coccinelle vineyard, planted in 1998. It practically explodes in aroma, with smoky, peppery, savory grilled herbs followed by gorgeously ripe blackberries and dark plums on the palate, blanketed in soft, powdery tannins for a plush finish. From biodynamically grown grapes. Best from 2029."
2021
Wine Advocate
Score
98+
Date
2024-03-21
"The 2021 Syrah Bionic Frog has a medium magenta core and offers a fresh, floral and spicy bouquet accompanied by elegant, savory notes. Ripe notions of plum skin and dark cherries burst from the nose, overflowing with aromatic profile. Medium to full-bodied, the palate presents an elegant and refined mouthfeel with food-friendly tannins and nuances of umami, culminating in a long, complex finish that highlights the distinctiveness and embodies the"
2021
Wine Enthusiast
Score
97
Date
2024-06-01
"Best Bionic Frog ever? Maybe. Best Bionic Frog that I've had? Yup. It has a mesmerizing perfume of boysenberries, jasmine, white pepper and chrysanthemum tea. Crisp acidity highlights juicy black-fruit flavors that are spiced up by orange-zest, clove and star anise notes. The wine's mouthfeel is slick and slippery. Editors' Choice. —M.A."