98 points International Wine Report: "The 2021 God Only Knows Grenache by Cayuse is aged for 10 months in all neutral oak French barrels. Another incredible God Only Knows, this time the 2021 vintage, that sports a lovely medium fluorescent ruby core with a light pink rim. Bountiful aromas of black cherries, red raspberries, dusty earth, violets and mountain sage spill from the glass. Silky tannins merge with a backbone of lemony acidity and an enticing mouthfeel. It’s another example of why Grenache from Washington State is making news across the country. 538 cases made. Highly recommended. Drink 2024-2034 (Jan 2024)"
97 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "A total showstopper, the 2021 God Only Knows entices with a gorgeous blend of wild herbs, lavender, rose petals, cedar dust and dried strawberries. This is a total pleasure on the palate, silken and round with juicy acidity and crisp wild berry fruits complemented by violet inner florals. Hints of orange peel mix with tart blackberry over a bed of fine tannins as this finishes dramatically long and with a resonance of hard red candies that lingers on—wow. It's amazing that this is from a warmer vintage because the 2021 comes across as remarkably fresh and nearly cool-climate in feel. This is a Pinot lover's Grenache. Drink: 2025-2034. (Dec 2024)"
96 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2021 God Only Knows Grenache is a blend of mostly Grenache. Pale to med garnet-purple colored, it prances out with showy scents of red roses, Morello cherries, and juicy raspberries, plus suggestions of white pepper, dried lavender, and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate is soft with great tension, delivering intense red berry flavors, finishing long and perfumed. Alcohol 13.8%. Drink: 2025-2038. (3/26/25)"
96 points Wine Spectator: "A compelling red, with distinctive and nuanced tiers that reveal vibrant raspberry, garrigue, savory wild game and river stone accents that gather richness and structure toward fine-grained tannins. Primarily Grenache with other varieties. Drink now through 2034. 538 cases made. (8/31/25)"
95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Rocking raspberries, strawberries, rose petals, ground pepper, sappy garrigue, and a hint of iron all emerge from the 2021 Grenache God Only Knows, another pretty, medium-bodied, elegant, finesse-driven Grenache from this team that's just about overflowing with character. With ripe, polished tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish, it has the class to evolve gracefully for 10-12 years. Drink: 2024-2036. (7/10/24)"
95 points Clive Pursehouse (Decanter): "Effusive notes of smoky violets and rose petals from this Grenache dominant (90%) wine that sees up to 70% whole cluster. ‘The whole cluster can give a wine freshness in hot years,’ says winemaker Elizabeth Bourcier. It's a pretty wine with dried strawberry fruit leather, bing cherry flesh, plenty of savoury herbals and dried lavender, and it finishes with wonderfully juicy acidity. Drinking Window: 2024-2035. (6/23/24)"
94 points Anthony Mueller (Wine Advocate): "Wafting from the glass with a seductive allure, the 2021 Grenache God Only Knows Armada Vineyard delivers an enticing bouquet of black raspberries, cranberry and dusty cherries. This wine offers delicate expressions of earth-driven and floral Grenache complemented by soft herbal and savory spices that elevate its aromatic profile. Medium-bodied and fresh, revealing greater complexity on the palate than the nose initially suggests, the wine showcases a balanced structure with lively acidity and velvety tannins that glide gracefully to a round, fresh finish. Nicely done! The wine rested for 21 months in all neutral French demi-muids and foudre. Just under 6,500 bottles were produced. Drink: 2025-2035. (3/21/24)"
97 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "A total showstopper, the 2021 God Only Knows entices with a gorgeous blend of wild herbs, lavender, rose petals, cedar dust and dried strawberries. This is a total pleasure on the palate, silken and round with juicy acidity and crisp wild berry fruits complemented by violet inner florals. Hints of orange peel mix with tart blackberry over a bed of fine tannins as this finishes dramatically long and with a resonance of hard red candies that lingers on—wow. It's amazing that this is from a warmer vintage because the 2021 comes across as remarkably fresh and nearly cool-climate in feel. This is a Pinot lover's Grenache. Drink: 2025-2034. (Dec 2024)"
96 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown (The Wine Independent): "The 2021 God Only Knows Grenache is a blend of mostly Grenache. Pale to med garnet-purple colored, it prances out with showy scents of red roses, Morello cherries, and juicy raspberries, plus suggestions of white pepper, dried lavender, and forest floor. The medium-bodied palate is soft with great tension, delivering intense red berry flavors, finishing long and perfumed. Alcohol 13.8%. Drink: 2025-2038. (3/26/25)"
96 points Wine Spectator: "A compelling red, with distinctive and nuanced tiers that reveal vibrant raspberry, garrigue, savory wild game and river stone accents that gather richness and structure toward fine-grained tannins. Primarily Grenache with other varieties. Drink now through 2034. 538 cases made. (8/31/25)"
95 points Jeb Dunnuck: "Rocking raspberries, strawberries, rose petals, ground pepper, sappy garrigue, and a hint of iron all emerge from the 2021 Grenache God Only Knows, another pretty, medium-bodied, elegant, finesse-driven Grenache from this team that's just about overflowing with character. With ripe, polished tannins, beautiful balance, and a great finish, it has the class to evolve gracefully for 10-12 years. Drink: 2024-2036. (7/10/24)"
95 points Clive Pursehouse (Decanter): "Effusive notes of smoky violets and rose petals from this Grenache dominant (90%) wine that sees up to 70% whole cluster. ‘The whole cluster can give a wine freshness in hot years,’ says winemaker Elizabeth Bourcier. It's a pretty wine with dried strawberry fruit leather, bing cherry flesh, plenty of savoury herbals and dried lavender, and it finishes with wonderfully juicy acidity. Drinking Window: 2024-2035. (6/23/24)"
94 points Anthony Mueller (Wine Advocate): "Wafting from the glass with a seductive allure, the 2021 Grenache God Only Knows Armada Vineyard delivers an enticing bouquet of black raspberries, cranberry and dusty cherries. This wine offers delicate expressions of earth-driven and floral Grenache complemented by soft herbal and savory spices that elevate its aromatic profile. Medium-bodied and fresh, revealing greater complexity on the palate than the nose initially suggests, the wine showcases a balanced structure with lively acidity and velvety tannins that glide gracefully to a round, fresh finish. Nicely done! The wine rested for 21 months in all neutral French demi-muids and foudre. Just under 6,500 bottles were produced. Drink: 2025-2035. (3/21/24)"
| Product SKU | 354645 |
| Producer | Cayuse |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Washington |
| SubRegion | Columbia Valley |
| Appellation | Walla Walla Valley |
| Varietal | Grenache/Garnacha |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
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