M

9.4

2006 From winebid at 35. For half bottle. Drank may 2016. Absolutely tops. Needs 2-3 hr decant and still opens in glass. Excellent harmony and deep finish 2000 $125 from winebid. Less impressive. Needs at least 2 h breathing. Complex and sophisticated finish but still has some dusty tannin. This one would rate 9.1. I had the 2000 again in Aug 2017 and would rate it 9.4. Sophisticated but definitely needs a lot of breathing. — 10 years ago

Fred Dex

Master Sommelier

9.2

Classic Napa. Juice. Big, delicious...will make a lot of friends...if you're in right circle! — 11 years ago

Jason Reinard

10

One of our favorites.... Pretty much a staple in this house. — 12 years ago

Adam Weiner

9.0

Fresh, spiced and juicy, in a good way. A different expression of Zin. — 11 years ago

Ann Murphy

9.3

High shoulder fill, extra long cork completely soaked. By some happy coincidence this is the 4th time we have had this in the last 5-6 years. 3 times (including this) very very good and once just good. At this point the secondary leather and cedar aromas and flavors dominate the remaining fruit. Still a fun drink and a good match for roast chicken. Another Winebid bargain! — 11 years ago

Eric Petterson

9.0

Smooth cherry notes with a touch of spice in the nose and palette. Pairs well with pizza tonight! — 12 years ago

Jason Anguish

9.2

Lucious! A party in your mouth!! — 13 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This is a classic Caymus...only from a grand Napa vintage! It's the darkest black cassis; spice that's 2/3 cinnamon & the rest nutmeg, allspice, sage, lots of wood from the dominate use of new oak but not overpowering, caramel & vanilla barrel toast. A finish that does not end. This will only get better. The tannins say another 10-15 years depending on how you like or storage your Cabernet. A 9.3 tonight. I'm guessing 9.6 or better in time. Thank you Chuck! — 11 years ago

Gregg Adams

9.4

Tasted 3/15.
Decanted. Beautiful balance, only slight greenness. Non-offensive sulfer blew off in 30 minutes. Reticent nose with leather and cherry. Integrated tannins, great acid. Growth over dinner to reveal rich fruit, cocoa over tones. A wonderful wine, underrated IMHO. — 11 years ago

B N

9.6

Deadly sins my ass... But then I'm not Catholic!!! This Zinfandel is like a psychotic dwarf, wielding a fruit edged axe, leaping around the inside of your mouth. Fat fruit, teeth staining character... But limited complexity. Price in Canada makes me think it should take me hours to drink a glass... US prices would make this a deeply satisfactory bottle, something that Oakenshield would quaff with deep satisfaction. Buy in the US and pay the import fees... Then get your dwarf on!!!! — 13 years ago