2020 Camaspelo Bordeaux Blend, Cayuse Vineyards, Walla Walla Valley, Washington, USA

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. It is medium to full-bodied on the palate and has fine-grained tannins, a layered, silky mouthfeel, and outstanding length. It's approachable today yet should have 15 years of overall longevity.

Drink 2023 - 2038

Crushed rocks, tobacco, iodine, bay leaves and blackberries here. Mineral and savoury, with very fine-grained tannins. Excellent freshness and silkiness, with gentle green-herb undertones. A blend of mostly cabernet sauvignon, with some cabernet franc and merlot. From biodynamically grown grapes.

Drink or hold

The 2020 Camaspelo, primarily Cabernet Sauvignon, is dark and moody in the glass. It slowly evolves with a mix of flowery underbrush and wet earth, giving way to nuances of plum sauce and sage. This steps softly, pampering the palate with soft, enveloping textures and saline-tinged acidity. Hints of olive and balsamic spice give way to a salty flourish as the Camaspelo slowly fades, leaving just a hint of dusty tannins.

Drink 2024 - 2032