A brand new Washington winery project, it is my pleasure to feature this house that was formed during the Pandemic. A lot of bad things happened in 2020. This winery was not one of them. Not a lot is known about this winery. They had their first release last fall and I am the first critic to taste the wines. The team is Andrew Kowalski, Eric Gava and John Sandoval.
I am often approached as the first critic to taste wines from a winery. Sometimes the wines show well and many times they do not. These were consistently great wines. I love the new 2021 Casu Rose (OB, 90) which is Merlot based coming from the Desert Wind vineyard. Even better is the fresh and vibrant 2021 Casu ‘Stoneridge’ Riesling (OB, 91) which is gonna be a killer wine for summer. Learn more at casuwines.com and here are my reviews of the CASU wines.
2021 Casu Rose- made from Merlot grapes, the 2021 Casu Rose was stored in stainless steel before bottling. This offers flinty tones with delicate red fruits and citrus rind accents on the palate. Enjoy now. Drink 2024-2028- 90
2021 Casu ‘Stoneridge’ Riesling- The 2021 ‘Stoneridge Riesling’ is neatly textured with good richness. Stony minerals collide with bright Japanese pear and starfruit flavors on the palate. Drink 2024-2029- 91
2021 Casu Cabernet Sauvignon- This warm vintage bottling comes from the Lawrence Vineyards and was stored in 50% new French oak before bottling. This 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon displays juicy dark currant and tobacco leaf flavors on the palate, with shades of tar and mocha. Drinking beautifully now, enjoy over the next eight years. Drink 2024-2032- 91