Cayuse The Lovers 2016

Professional Ratings

• 95 Jeb Dunnuck
  The 2016 The Lovers is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah, raised in 40-45% new French oak. Its ruby color is followed by a classic Cabernet nose of cassis, crushed rocks, scorched earth, and graphite. It's medium-bodied, elegant, and focused on the palate, with fine tannins. It opens up nicely with time in the glass, has a complex, salty, layered character, and a blockbuster finish.
  Rating: 95+
• 94 James Suckling
  Some gently lifted, crushed flowers and an amalgam of blackcurrants and blackberries. The palate has a long, rich and deep feel. Very plush yet structurally contained and well integrated tannins. Neat, dark-fruit finish with a lick of herbs to close. A blend of 85% cabernet sauvignon and 15% syrah. Try from 2022.
• 93 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
  The 2016 The Lovers is a Cabernet Sauvignon blend with 15% Syrah added. The wine has a dense core of red and purple flowers, dusty cherries and currants and savory aromas on the nose. The wine is focused on the palate, turning just slightly tart with black peppercorn and green peppers. The finish shows precision and rich depth that is approachable now and will be for the next decade, thanks to the structured tannins.
  Rating: 93+
• 92 Wine Enthusiast
  Cabernet Sauvignon comprises 85% of this wine, with the balance Syrah. The aromas of black pepper, fresh herb, firepit, mineral and currant are more fruit- than savory-driven for the Rocks District. Palate-coating green pepper, currant and plum flavors follow. A lingering finish caps it off.