Impulsive 2019

The Cayuse Impulsivo makes its home in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley, Oregon. The Tempranillo vines, planted in 2000, thrive on the stony soil of the En Chamberlin plot. This small plot of just 1.4 hectares accommodates not only Tempranillo, but also grape varieties such as Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, all grown using biodynamic practices. Cayuse Impulsivo is a remarkable example of the potential of Tempranillo outside its original terroir. Displaying a ruby ​​color with purple highlights, it offers a nose rich in aromas of black cherry, blackcurrant and plum, complemented by earthy and mineral notes, as well as a distinct nuance of cedar. On the palate, this wine asserts its character: it is powerful, with firm tannins which promise to become more supple with time. It maintains a nice freshness despite its robustness and reveals a pronounced salinity. Complex and unique, this wine should gain finesse after a few years in the cellar.

In the United States, 90% of the wine produced comes from California. It was the influx of gold prospectors to California that boosted the California wine industry in the mid-19th century, particularly in the Sonoma and Napa region. At the start of the 20th century, there were 800 wineries. From 1919 to 1933 Prohibition destroyed the vast majority of the California wine industry so that by 1933, only 140 wineries remained producing wine. It was only from 1960 that the wine industry began to recover from Prohibition and California was primarily known for the production of fortified wines (in the style of Port). It was also in the 1960s that some of the most famous estates were created (Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, etc...). In 1976, a significant event took place: the legendary tasting competition better known as the "Judgment of Paris". He sees the greatest French wines opposing the new American wines. This May 24, an unexpected result shakes the world of wine, since to everyone's surprise, it is the United States which wins. However, this competition remains relatively unknown to the general public. Today, there is no doubt that the United States produces great wines. Even though California largely monopolizes the reputation of American wines with its excellent Zinfandels, the state of Oregon produces some of the best Pinot Noir in the world and the state of Washington offers excellent Chardonnay, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon.