2020 Cayuse Camaspelo | Walla Walla Valley Washington 750ml

The outstanding 2020 Camaspelo is a gorgeous proprietary blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with small parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc with a douse of Tempranillo. This is steady right out of the gate with tar, tobacco leaf, black currants, anise and shades of soy sauce on the palate. The salty adn stony elements are really outstanding, as is the mouth-watering acidity that coats the palate. Enjoy now and over the next several years to come. | 95, Owen Bargreen for owenbargreen.com

Leafy herbs, red and blue fruits, tobacco, cedarwood, and iron notes all emerge from the 2020 Camaspelo, another up-front, charming, soft, surprisingly supple red from this team. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, it has fine grained tannins, a layered, silky mouthfeel, and outstanding length. It's approachable today yet should have 15 years of overall longevity. | 94 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com