The fruit for Bionic Frog is sourced from Cayuse’s Coccinelle Vineyard. Coccinelle is the French word for “ladybug,” and this 4.5-acre was first planted in 1998
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Producer:
Vintage:
2021
Country:
United States
Region:
Washington
Appellation:
Walla Walla
Variety:
Syrah
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | US-CAY-44-21 | 3/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
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."
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"