
Cayuse
An adventure in the new worldChristophe Baron grew up among the vineya...
An adventure in the new world
Christophe Baron grew up among the vineyards and cellars of his family's centuries-old Champagne house, Baron Albert. His sense of adventure, however, led him to become the first Frenchman to establish a winery in Washington State.
While visiting the Walla Walla Valley in 1996, Christophe spotted a plot of land that had been plowed up to reveal acres of softball-sized stones. This stony soil, this terroir, was just like that of some of the most prestigious French appellations. The difficult ground would stress the grapevines, making them produce more mature, concentrated fruit.
He named his vineyard after the Cayuse, a Native American tribe whose name was taken from the French cailloux--which means, rocks. Hours of back-breaking work later, Cayuse Vineyards has become five vineyards encompassing 41 acres.
The majority is planted with Syrah, and the rest dedicated to Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvèdre, Roussanne, Tempranillo and Viognier. All of the vineyards are planted in rocky earth within the Walla Walla Valley appellation. Cayuse was the first winery in Washington State to use biodynamic farming methods.
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Cayuse En Chamberlin Syrah 2019Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Flying Pig 2013Bordeaux Red Blends from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Wallah Wallah Special #5 (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2013Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Wallah Wallah Special #4 (1.5 Liter Magnum with OWC) 2012Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah 2014Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2005Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah 2011Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Armada Syrah 2012Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah 2012Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2012Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Armada Syrah 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2011Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2013Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
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Cayuse Flying Pig 2006Bordeaux Red Blends from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
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Cayuse Armada Syrah 2007Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- RP
- WE
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Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
- WE
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Cayuse Cailloux Syrah 2017Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Camaspelo 2007Bordeaux Red Blends from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse En Cerise Syrah 2009Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse Bionic Frog Syrah 2016Syrah/Shiraz from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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Cayuse God Only Knows Grenache 2011Grenache from Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Washington
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