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. Karen Gasparotti 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.
Maroon in color. 13.8% ABV. Savory nose of red fruits, olive brine, seaweed and bacon fat. Medium body with medium acidity. Rich, dark and funky. Cherry, olive tapenade, blood and minerals on the palate. Tremendous length on the finish. Unique wine that paired beautifully with a hearty beef stew. I’ll check in on another bottle this time next year.
My rating: 93 points.
The 2023 will be released to the mailing list next 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.