2019 Cayuse God Only Knows Grenache | Armada Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley Washington 750ml

One of the great Grenache wines of North America, the ebullient 2019 God Only Knows has a small portion of Syrah blended in, as this was entirely sourced from the Armada Vineyard. Showing a dark core once in the glass, the captivating aromatics bring you back to the glass. Mandarin orange rind, dusted seaweed, flint, Yakima cherry puree and pretty strawberry tones combine with lighter red florals on the nose. The palate is utterly seamless and soft once on the mouth, with serious minerality... Very stony and finishing long with bright red fruits and kumquat rind accents, this dizzying Grenache is truly one of a kind. Enjoy this beauty over the next decade and give this at least 30 minutes of air if savoring now. | 99 points, Owen Bargreen, Vinous

...another gorgeous example of this wine that has a style all its own. Revealing a translucent ruby hue as well as a kaleidoscope-like bouquet of ripe cherries, blackberries, forest floor, spring flowers, and charcoal, it hits the palate with medium-bodied richness, a silky, seamless mouthfeel, perfect balance, and a great finish. This exotic, perfumed Grenache is a hypothetical mix of a Grand Cru from the Cote de Nuits and a 100% Grenache Chateauneuf from sandy soils. It should cruise in the cellar for 10-15 years. | 96 points, Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com