No Girls Wines is a partnership between famed Cayuse vigneron Christophe Baron and longtime friend and Cayuse general manager, Trevor Dorland. The fruit comes from the Cayuse La Paciencia vineyard, which means patience—appropriate as the project was ten years in the making. The vines are tightly spaced and planted on an angle, giving No Girls a profile all its own. Elizabeth Bourcier is the Winemaker at No Girls.
The name No Girls comes from a mid-19th century building Christophe purchased. Just past the main entrance, at the top of a flight of stairs, the words “no girls” were painted on the wall. The decades old sign was a symbol that this house of ill repute had been shut down. The wine label is an actual photograph.
The 2017 Double Lucky #8 was a thank you bottle mailed to members of the No Girls mailing list. With the 2018 vintage it was added to everyones allocation as a wine that was available for purchase.
Crimson in color. 14.1% ABV. A blend of Syrah, Grenache and Tempranillo. Savory nose of red fruits, umami, olive tapenade and citrus. Medium body with tremendous acidity. Fresh and vibrant with structure and power in spades. Cherries, soy sauce, olive brine and minerals on the palate. Exceptional length on the finish. No Girls on a budget and absolutely delicious. Best over the next 2-4 years.
My rating: 93 points.
The 2020 will be released to the mailing list early next year. I am a buyer. Sign up for the waiting list. Be patient.