Elizabeth Bourcier, Cayuse’s assistant vigneronne, was inspired by Clos Erasmus wines and crafted this blend. She chose to use Grenache from Armada Vineyard and Cabernet from En Cerise Vineyard. The boutique wine was named “The Rat" and then connects the Spanish influence, La Rata.The name speaks to Bourcier, as her zodiac sign is the rat and despite being assistant winemaker at Cayuse, she still considers herself a cellar rat. The wine opens with prototypical Walla Walla rocks aromas of wet stone, smoke, provencale herbs, red currant, dill and blackberry. There is wonderful balance and texture to this wine. The blend has flavors of blackberry, anise, blueberry, red currant and prune. This is just a delicious and vibrant wine with a strong minerality. Kudos to Bourcier. (Best 2015-2025) - December, 2015 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: December, 2015
- Producer: La Rata
- Vintage: 2012
- Drinking Window: 2015-2025
- Estimated Value: $75
- Country: United States
- Region: Washington
- Appellation: Walla Walla
- Importer: NA
