David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I corvined this last weekend and put it back in storage for tonight. I had a very different experience & thoughts on this wine last weekend un-decanted. This is wine comes from a period when I loved Caymus. After 2011 when they started picking later and at higher brix’s, they lost me but, got higher Parker scores and rave words from people that like sweeter Cabernet that drinks young.

Last weekend without a decant, very dominate bright cherries and vanilla.

Tonight, the nose reveals, dark, slightly syrupy currants/cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, creamy, black raspberries, blueberries, black plum with lots of skin dominate, baked strawberries, black licorice, vanilla, some clove and a touch nutmeg, underbrush, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, volcanic minerals, black tea, touch of black coffee expresso, liqueur/dark berry cola, used leather, hints of graphite with ruby, fresh, dark, fresh, dark, red, blue florals with violets.

The body is full, sexy, gorgeous and voluptuous. The structure, tension, length and balance are at the start of its high point with another 7-10 years of good drinking ahead. Dark, slightly syrupy currants/cassis, blackberries, dark cherries, creamy, black raspberries, blueberries, black plum with lots of skin dominating, baked strawberries, black licorice to deep anise, vanilla, some clove and a touch nutmeg, caramel, mocha, dark chocolate, dark spices with just a touch of palate heat, underbrush, used leather, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, volcanic minerals, black tea, touch of black coffee expresso, liqueur/dark berry cola, used leather, hints of graphite with ruby, fresh, dark, fresh, dark, red, blue florals with violets. The acidity is like a needed waterfall shower. The long finish is, deep, dark, well balanced, elegant, ruby, ripe, polished and persists endlessly.

It’s been awhile and I’ve missed it. This is a very good example of why I used to adore Caymus. — 5 years ago

Fabian Kühlhorn

9.4

Stenig doft med mandelmassa. Gul färg. Snygg balans med fat, frukt, något lite utvecklat. Enormt god syra och mineral. Drack det här på nyår, upplevs ännu godare ikväll ställt mot andra odlarchampagner. — 6 years ago

with Adam

Fredrik Johansson

Winemaker Staglin Family Vineyard

9.4

Disgorged 7/23/2015. — 7 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Greg kasanoff 9/7/16 — 8 years ago

PABA

9.2

Nice head, cloudy orange, hoppy and with a.strong backbone good balance, Smooth. — 8 years ago

Alex Innes

9.0

😢 Sad this isnt readily available anymore — 8 years ago

Viktor Wiström

9.0

Lightheaded, yet well structured. First time cooked vegetables came up as a GOOD association. — 9 years ago

Chris Wooddell

8.9

2012 enjoyed in April 2015. Dark ruby in color with a slight sunset around the edge. Chalky/earth & plum jam nose. Soft tannins and a slight chewy fruit... finish gives you a little jawlock with every taste. Takes an hour or two to open up. Great value at $14 bucks (HEB R/S) — 9 years ago

Kevin Yen

9.8

2014/6/7@PS Tapas Taipei — 10 years ago

Michael Waroff

9.1

Flavorful with oak barrel hints — 5 years ago

James Forsyth

9.3

Black cherries, cloves, leather and tar. It's a ripe, overt Napa Cab that has an attractive balance and surprisingly silly tannins. Approachable now but would be happy to cellar this for a while longer.

Enjoyed at Simon and The Whale in NYC paired with the Simon Burger, which was beautifully prepared, if rather fussy with endless aiolis and such like. — 6 years ago

with Peter

Ned Gray Creed

9.3

A second, but when you sharin it’s not that much. — 6 years ago

with Mark

Phillip Antley

9.0

Dark fruits, chocolate, some pepper. — 7 years ago

Liz Pollen

9.6

Drinking to General Registration (Marnie's treat). Very sweet, smooth, and effervescent. — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.0

M+ tannins, blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, cherries, strawberries come on late, expresso roast, leathery, medium spice, dry dark soil, dry red florals, cigar with ash, dry stems, acid is good but there is still a fair amount of tension in this wine, good structure, length and balance with a dry tannin finish. Needs 5-8 years before you want to open one and will last another 7 plus years. — 7 years ago

Paul Juster

8.9

Deep, dark fruit, leather, spice. Delicious!!! Great buy at the #Danville #Costco for $7!!! — 8 years ago

Paul Masson

9.3

Expertly balances its richness with laser energy. Best of both worlds. NV13, disgorged 7/15. 7 g/L dosage — 8 years ago

Mo Cherry

9.7

Saving grace from working brunch — 9 years ago

Brendan Leary

9.1

Nice surprise well balanced, honey, almond, nixes acid, — 9 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

A wine with the 'yummie' factor, drinks like limonade (in positive sense), playful and elegant. — 10 years ago

Tooty Frooty

8.9

Vetifan hur jag lyckades men jag råkade glida in på nån vinprovning med spanska viner??? — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Sette Ponti or "seven bridges," refers to the 7 bridges crossing the Arno River on the road from Arezzo to Florence. Blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cab Sauv & 10% Petit Verdot, aged 18 months in new French oak. Went to a tasting, had ‘14 & ‘15 side by side. Very dark enticing red with concentrated aromas of dark fruits & earthy notes. Flavors of cherry & plum with tobacco and spice. Firm but approachable tannins, medium length ending with a bit of spice as the finish builds. Best to drink ‘14 now. Tasting Sample. — 6 years ago

Vilmantas Matulis

9.0

Very good, with the taste of oak barrel... — 6 years ago

Rob Brobst III

9.3

Nice wine. It came to the party wearing a backpack, glasses and a hat with a mosquito net. — 6 years ago

with Jade and Paul

Ulf Gustavsson

9.2

Passar perfekt till en soppgryta med bl a lax, räkor m m — 7 years ago

Lance Aker

9.1

Dark cherries and black currant. Deep purple color. Really gets better after being open for an hour. Moderate+ tannins. Had another glass 24 hours after opening and I think it was even better. — 8 years ago

Dan Michael

9.0

A lip smaker, lovely with our crab cakes. — 8 years ago

Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

9.0

Famous #australian #riesling from the #clarevalley made by #accolade company #leasingham . From the hot season of #2003 though mot looking shabby; pale gold yes; spice and restraint not strong kero or honey; backward a little; evolving fruit; blessed by screwcap; 12.5%. — 8 years ago

Seba Stian

8.9

7 grapes created this beautiful blend. 4 red and 3 white, all from one vineyard planted in late '50. Rustic, smoky and bitter with soft tannins. Red berries try to brake this tobacco facade, needs long aeration to set them free. Quite acidic, licorice finish. — 9 years ago

Nicholas Boles

9.4

Not too early for rose! — 9 years ago