Today we share the incredible wines of No Girls. A tongue in cheek brand name that started in collaboration between between superstar vigneron, Christophe Baron and Cayuse GM Trevor Dorland, following the success of Cayuse Vineyards, No Girls features the stony, one of a kind terror found at the ‘La Paciencia Vineyard’. The ‘La Paciencia (patience) Vineyard' was planted between 2003 and 2005, and is located near the Armada vineyard, as the first couple of vintages of wine from this vineyard were initially declassified. The name ‘No Girls’ is connected with the history of Walla Walla. Christophe purchased a building in 2002 that was a former brothel and inside the new building, he noticed the words ‘No Girls’ painted on the wall— and the wine label is an actual photograph of the former brothel. Their first vintage was in 2008 and No Girls has been a remarkable success since then. I have particularly been mesmerized by the Grenache from this site that is full-octane and beautifully textured, with serious stony essence.
Bionic Wines Director of Winemaking Elizabeth Bourcier has been at the helm of this incredible project since 2011. She makes some of the finest wine that you will find on the west coast. The wines show very pure red and dark fruits and show incredible flavor and aromatic range from Umami and smoky tones to savory, stone and salty notes. At around 100 dollars, they offer very good value as a special occasion wine. The 2021 No Girls ‘La Paciencia Vineyard’ Syrah (OB, 97) is world-class with its salty and savory tones. Very stony, this has plenty of stuffing and reminds me of the gorgeous 2018 bottling. Learn more about this special boutique winery at https://nogirlswine.com/nogirls/
2021 No Girls ‘Double Lucky No. 8’ Red Wine- Forward, juicy and round, the 2021 No Girls ‘Double Lucky No. 8’ Red Wine is a proprietary blend of declassified fruit from several locations in the Bionic Wines collection of vineyards. It comes off very pure and soft with rich red raspberry and boysenberry notes alongside Mandarin orange zest, red plum and shades of parma ham on the palate. This is just a joy to consume right now. Savor this beauty now and over the next six to eight years. Drink 2024-2030- 94
2021 No Girls ‘La Paciencia Vineyard’ Grenache- The 2021 No Girls ‘La Paciencia Vineyard’ Grenache comes from this tightly spaced location outside the town of Milton-Freewater. The wine shows beautifully on the nose with red florals, potpourri and fresh sage alongside shades of anise and very pure red fruits. The palate is sensational and fresh with a seamless texture and glorious sense of length. A total stunner, with its stony and gorgeous core of red cherry candy, guava puree and pomegranate seed flavors, with salty and savory accents, enjoy this beautiful wine over the next decade. Drink 2024-2034- 98
2021 No Girls ‘La Paciencia Vineyard’ Syrah- A stunning wine made in this warm vintage, the 2021 No Girls ‘La Paciencia Vineyard’ Syrah is a masterful effort from the Walla Walla Valley. An inky core greets you, as this is loaded with exotic spices, charcoal, smoked brisket and Kalamata olive tapenade aromatics that bring you back to the glass for more savory and stony enjoyment. The palate is seamless and fresh, with no rough edges. Nori, bulls blood and charcuterie notes combine with wafts of black truffle shavings and Hoisin sauce, giving this a very savory edge. Enjoy this stunning wine now and over the next decade. Drink 2024-2034- 97
2021 No Girls ‘La Paciencia Vineyard’ Tempranillo- An outstanding Tempranillo wine, the 2021 No Girls ‘La Paciencia Vineyard’ Tempranillo shows off a velvety texture with dark currants that mingle well with black cherry compote, kumquat zest, oyster sauce, wet stone and violets. Full-bodied and filled with freshness, and gorgeous flavor range, this. Tempranillo has a long life ahead of it. Drink 2024-2034- 96