2012 Cayuse Syrah Walla Walla Special #4 Magnum x2 $200, each magnum is in it’s own original wooden box.
**** SOLD **** 2013 Next of Kyn complete allocation in original wooden box. The allocation has been in my off site cellar in Santa Barbara since delivery direct from the winery. I’m am not looking to split the allocation. The allocation is three 750ml bottles and one magnum. Asking $1,300.00. Next of Kyn is a second label from Manfred Krankl of SQN fame.
Buyer(s) Pay for desired shipping, located in Santa Barbara, CA.
Cheers!
Kevin Donoghue
Notes on 2012 Cayuse Walla Walla Special#4
97 points James Suckling: Outer quote mark Soft and luxurious with plums, smoke, spice and hints of earth. Some chocolate, too. Full body, round and caressing tannins and a seductive finish. It’s a wine that develops beautifully on your palate. Inner quote mark (3/2020)
96 points Jeb Dunnuck: Outer quote mark Christophe often releases a magnum only Syrah (and he never tells which vineyards contribute) made with the idea of a Jamet Cote Rotie in mind. He succeeds admirably, and the 2017 Syrah Special #11 has meat and bacon fat galore as well as a beautiful core of blackberry fruits, leafy herbs, woodsmoke, and ground pepper. Inner quote mark (4/2020)
96 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
Outer quote mark Made only in magnum, the 2017 Syrah Wallah Wallah Special #11 comes from some of the exceptional vineyards that go into making some of the bottlings for Cayuse and Horsepower. Displaying with a pale ruby-colored edge, the wine unfolds its wings in the glass showing the elegance of Pinot Noir but with the savoriness of Syrah. Elements of crushed violets, sweet raspberry, lavender and rose petal all capture the attention first before showing subtle savory notions of black pepper, crushed rock and worn leather. Medium to full-bodied, the wine is framed by a well-balanced structure, with energetic acidity and mouthwatering tannins, before ending with a long, lingering finish. A brilliant idea to only bottle in magnum, which forces you to select the appropriate time to open and consume the bottle. Regardless, this is a winner. (RP) Inner quote mark (8/2020)
Notes on 2013 Next of Kyn
99 points Jeb Dunnuck: Outer quote mark The 2013 Cumulus Vineyard #7 is a killer wine that delivers the that rare mix of hedonistic and intellectual pleasure that’s almost impossible to find outside of this address. Notes of cassis, violet, iris, toasted spices and caramelized cherries all emerge from the glass. Full-bodied, unctuous and decadent, yet seamless and silky, with no weight, it has ultra-fine tannin and a finish that won’t quit. This is a tour de force in wine that deserve 3-4 years of bottle age and will keep for another decade or more. Inner quote mark (8/2017)
99 points Vinous: Outer quote mark The 2013 Next of Kyn - No. 7 Cumulus Vineyard is a real stunner. Rich, explosive and overwhelmingly beautiful, it takes hold of all the senses and never lets go. Even with all of its power and richness, the 2013 retains striking aromatic lift and energy. I would give it another few years to settle down, but it is superb today. This is an extraordinary wine by any measure. Don’t miss it. (AG) Inner quote mark (9/2017)
97 points Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate: Outer quote mark The 2013 Cumulus Vineyard #7 is blended of 45% Syrah, 29% Grenache, 15% Petite Sirah, 5% Mourvèdre, 4.5% Touriga Nacional and 1.5% Rossanne, using 58% whole clusters. It sports a deep garnet-purple color with a sexy spiced plums, black cherry coulis and blackberry tart-laced nose accented by hints of tea, dried Provence herbs, mocha, spice box and eucalypt. The bold, powerful, outspoken palate delivers concentrated black fruits and savory layers framed by firm yet fine-grained, velvety tannins and bags of freshness, finishing with lingering baking spice and mineral notions. Full and fresh with plenty of spices and wonderful length. Owned and operated by Manfred and Elaine Krankl, Next of Kyn is the entirely separate operation from Sine Qua Non, coming from their ‘home’ Cumulus Vineyard in Ventura. The Krankls commented that the composition of the 7th (2013) and 8th (2014) releases are coming much closer to the original vision for this vineyard and subsequently the wines. It is quite a singular experience to visit here–there really aren’t many other vineyards in the vicinity–the impressive results being a true testament to the vision and dedication of this dynamic duo. (LPB) 97+ Inner quote mark (9/2017)