2010 Cayuse "God Only Knows" Walla Walla Valley Grenache

The almost all Grenache 2010 God Only Knows (named as such because the full blend is unknown, or so we‰۪re told) is a complex, elegant version of this wine, with a Rayas-like perfume of kirsch, white pepper, stem, herbes de Provence and a gamey meatiness that comes out with air. Medium to full-bodied, silky and seamless on the palate, with juicy acidity, polished tannin and a light, clean texture, it lacks the back-end concentration of a top vintage, yet possesses brilliant purity and balance. It will benefit from short-term cellaring and impress for upwards of a decade. Drink 2015-2020. 93+ (JD)