Sipping Fine Wine

9.6

Celebrated 40th anniversary of Caymus in 2012, built by Charlie Wagner, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner and their son, Chuck. In 1975, they produced their first Special Selection Cab, which remains the only wine to have twice been named Wine Spectator's"Wine of the Year" (1984 and 1990 vintage). Sweet and rich, big ripe fruit, smoky oak, pepper spice with cacao and leather, super soft tannins, lingering on a well balanced finish ending with mineral notes. Wow!!! Easy drinking! Went well with USDA prime strip steak. — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

Feather is 100% Cabernet. This is made in coordination with Randy Dunn. On the nose, dark, lightly spiced currants. Black oil, loamy soils, black licorice and fresh floral bouquet. On the palate, the mouthfeel is thick & rich. There's a good presence of wood shaving. Rich, ripe blackberries, dark cherries, candied black plum, plum, black raspberries, loamy soils, dark rich moist earth, leather, tobacco, spice-box, nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, vanilla, black licorice, violets and fresh red florals. Acidity is round and mouthwatering. The structure is big. The tension perfect as is the balance of fruit and earth. This is definitely a Parker wine. It's so easy to drink young, yet will cellar 10-15 years nicely. Photos of the tasting rooms hand blown glass lighting...lit up. The Feather artwork and the famous Boushey vineyard in Yakima Valley — 8 years ago

Ben Edwards

9.5

Big fruit liqueur upon opening, settling into a lighter berry candy nose. Transforming flavors pull in many strong directions, but never last long enough to knock it out of round. Sweet and sour, earthy and floral. Opens up to an easy-drinking, versatile, pour-at-your-own-risk, pairing machine. With: brie, tarragon mustard, baguette, castelvetranos, and cured meats.
Edit: Finding chalk toward the end of the bottle... Also, sadness for not having another to open. — 8 years ago

Levi Joseph Dawson

8.9

Easy drinking - big fruits, light body, manageable tannins, not really oaky — 8 years ago

Andrew S

9.2

A whole lot going on in an elegant light Pinot. Cherry and light strawberry fruit. Some citrus and ginger in the acidity. Some earthiness in the finish before the fruit revisits. One problem- goes down way too easy. — 9 years ago

Bridget Speranza

9.0

One of my favorite blends! Easy to drink! — 9 years ago

Emily_Suzanne

9.5

Yummy, woodsy and easy to drink. — 9 years ago

Carlos Mejia Greene

8.9

Light. Easy drinking. Paired with Pho — 10 years ago

Valentina Cabrera

9.8

Awesome gift from a friends..very easy. — 10 years ago

Andrea Erwee

9.0

Liked it. Not as big and bold as some might expect from a Napa Cab. Easy drinking and well balanced with or without food. Light ruby cherry color. — 11 years ago

Matt Narglee

9.4

Easy to find, easy to enjoy. — 7 years ago

Angelique Cannestro

9.8

Dry and goes down easy, not a big red drinker but I love this! — 8 years ago

Tom Wood

9.0

Justin lanes new gear - you'll take it — 8 years ago

Michael Mathews

9.2

Awesome. All things plump jack are great. Believe it or not, Merlin is coming back into favor and flavor! Fruity. Big. Round and luscious. But easy drinking. — 8 years ago

with Kelly, Mike and 3 others

Carol Arbuthnot

8.9

Smooth and fruity red. Easy drinking! — 9 years ago

Willie Carter

9.0

Really, really dark. All berries on the nose with a hint of coffee. It's got a nice, full body with tastes of vanilla, oak, and chocolate. I'm getting some raspberry and black cherries. It's very rich and of course, Big and Bold. Fruitbomb is the word to use. The finish is a bit too sweet for my tastes. Sometimes too much so but still pleasing. This wine was made to be mass-marketed and for easy drinking and it succeeds in that. — 9 years ago

Jacob Johnson

9.0

Big but very easy to drink. — 9 years ago

Melanie Closs

9.5

From Big Nose. Mac recommended. Cheap and full bodied, nice. Had with Sam for radio show. — 9 years ago

Henry Ko

9.0

Big berry and oak followed with some tobacco and spice. Medium body and easy to drink. — 10 years ago

Stephen Mais

9.1

Fruity and jammy. Good flavor and easy to drink. Really like it — 10 years ago

Oliver Pomerantz

9.5

Sexy and balanced. Delicious showing. — 7 years ago

David L

9.2

14' Radio - Coteau Savoy Vineyards. Medium + bodied . Intense and bright fruit. Notes of pear skins, lemon blossom. Floral & herbal notes. Touch of oak . Good acidity throughout the palate. at- Sarento's On The Beach, Maui Edit- So much better after an hour of warming up. Easy drinking wine. — 8 years ago

Gordon Ham

9.1

Nice finish full flavour good with Lamb — 8 years ago

Christina Corey

9.5

Cherry flavor, not too dry not too sweet. Easy drinking. — 8 years ago

Bo Yu

9.1

Great wine. Easy drink, smooth, and being a blend, not as bold and caustic with high tannins like a big bold cabernet. Sweet and mellow finish. Totally enjoyable. — 9 years ago

Tracy Byrnes

8.9

Lots of big, bold cherry. — 9 years ago

Michael Olson

9.3

Really smooth, light easy drinking Pinot — 9 years ago

with Carol

Scot McIntosh

8.9

Easy winner. — 9 years ago

Chelsea Elizabeth

9.2

Fresh and easy without a big kick at the end. — 10 years ago

Laura Germano

9.0

I know is a cheapie wine from Fresh & Easy, but I love it! — 10 years ago