The American Vine Rating
Drink Window
2025–2038
Extreme rocks-and-fog terroir at full power — a towering Syrah from the Rocks District.
Tasting Notes
Appearance: Deep, dark purple-black.
Aroma: Blackberry and blueberry with smoked meat, cracked pepper, violet, and crushed rock.
Palate: Full bodied and intensely concentrated, with fine-grained tannins and electric acidity.
Finish: Extremely long, with dark fruit, savory char, and stony minerality..
Food Pairings
Grilled leg of lamb, smoked brisket, charcuterie, herbed sausages
About the Wine
From the Horsepower vineyards — among the highest-density plantings in America — in the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, this Syrah captures the stony, savory terroir that made the region famous. The 2022 is a powerful, resonant vintage.
About Horsepower Vineyards
Horsepower Vineyards is the Christophe Baron project behind Cayuse, planted at extreme vine density in the famous cobblestone soils of the Walla Walla Valley. Its wines are among the most sought-after in the Pacific Northwest.
The American Vine's Take
A towering, savory Syrah that ranks with the best outside the Rhône — visceral, mineral, and unforgettable.
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