2019 Double Lucky #8 Red Blend, Walla Walla Valley Oregon

No Girls Double Lucky #8 2019 is a distinctive Walla Walla Valley red blend built from Grenache, Syrah, and Tempranillo. The wine comes from the No Girls project within the Cayuse family of wines and showcases the savory, mineral-driven character associated with the region. The blend is composed of 34% Grenache, 33% Syrah, and 33% Tempranillo, with the wine aged for 21 months in neutral French oak barrels. The 2019 vintage offers an expressive combination of dark and red fruit with savory, earthy and herbal complexity.

Medium- to full-bodied and beautifully balanced, Double Lucky #8 combines silky tannins with lively acidity and a long, savory finish. Notes of raspberry, pomegranate, black cherry, black currant, olive tapenade, rosemary, pepper, lavender, river stone, and subtle licorice contribute to its layered character. The wine earned a 95-point rating from Wine Spectator and was named No. 28 on the publication's 2023 Top 100 list, making this a particularly compelling bottle for collectors and enthusiasts looking for a distinctive, highly rated Walla Walla Valley red. It pairs especially well with charcuterie, grilled lamb, roasted pork, braised beef, roasted mushrooms, and aged cheeses.