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 “Vigneron” 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.
Purple in color. 13.6% ABV. Savory nose of red fruits, olive brine, seaweed and smoked meats. Medium body with medium acidity. Elegant and smooth with rich fruits. Cherry, blood meats, olive tapenade and minerals on the palate. The finish is long and supple. The last of a three pack and I slightly preferred the previous two bottles. Best over the next 1-2 years.
My rating: 92 points.
The 2022 will be released to the mailing list late this year. I am a buyer. Sign up for the waiting list. Be patient.
The Christophe Baron portfolio, known as Bionic Wines, includes Cayuse, Horsepower , No Girls, Hors Categorie and Champagne Christophe Baron. I am not sure what is next on the horizon for Christophe but I look forward to being a part of it.