Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Dark purple/black color. Aromas of cooked black fruit, violets and Asian spices. Blackberry compote, huckleberry, blueberry jam and black plum fruit flavors along with notes of chocolate, black licorice, basil, tobacco, coffee and vanilla. Hint of saline on the long and drawn out finish. High, but not obvious, alcohol (16%). Velvety texture and tannin structure. Plush, bold and powerful. Thanks for sharing, James W. — 10 months ago

Joe Ho

9.8

Deep currents in the nose with a beautiful round smooth mouth full of flower petals light citrus and berries. — 6 years ago

Rebecca Connolly

9.7

Light in color but not on taste. Slightly dry. No fruit. — 8 years ago

Neal Ferry

9.0

Generally I pass on California Pinots, however this one is well worth the time — 8 years ago

Migue Gustavo

9.5

Aromas of red cherry, raspberry, pomegranate and sweet tobacco.  Multi-layered flavors of red, blue and black berry fruit, plums, cherries and a hint of blood orange underpin subtle layers of exotic spice and toast.  Fine tannins and balanced acidity drive a long finish. Very Good. — 8 years ago

Joseph Coughlin

8.9

Very smooth and light - made a nice complement with lamb and stuffed artichokes — 10 years ago

Jimmy Smith

Director, West and North London Wine School

9.4

2001: going into a black olive, black truffle note. Rich meaty notes, vibrantly meated, smoky, leather, tobacco, cigar. Towards full, complex, chewy. Light liquorice, light black truffle. Tip top. — 11 years ago

Taras Matiychuk

9.1

Even though I looked for some Chenin Blanc or Pinot Gris for our ribs dinner this NZ summer delight did not disappoint. Light and crisp. — 11 years ago

with Brittany

Leslie Faison

9.7

Light and bubbly!!! Fun on the tongue!! — 12 years ago

Patti Perugino

9.9

Excellent with all dinner entrees. Not too light. — 13 years ago

Kath Rt

9.0

citrusy -light wine :) — a year ago

James Burke

9.2

Delicious trousseau. Light, refreshing. Phenomenal structure. — 4 years ago

Somm 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. — 7 years ago

Phil G

9.0

Light and beautiful — 9 years ago

Nick Hammerschlag

9.5

About as good as California Pinot gets in my humble opinion! — 11 years ago

Shengfu Wang

9.5

Super smooth.
Light but rich flavor in depth.
Wood, leather, nuts — 11 years ago

Maelynn Seymour-Major

9.7

One of my fave Pinot Noirs. Light and perfect for everyday drinking! — 11 years ago

Rhonely Boy

10

Gas discharge on opening, first sip from can light bodied & kinda fruity (hard to taste). In glass, beautiful red violet in color, nice clean raspberry on nose & pallet. Soft & fruity, no metallic taste, easy going casual Pinot. Bravo Union Wine Co. ! Giving you max rating for making wine more approachable to non wine drinking demographic & casual wine consumer. — 12 years ago

Monroe Bryant

9.8

Ethereal. — 13 years ago

FabianG

8.9

#unitedpolaris — 2 years ago

Maggie McClatchey

8.9

Deliciously fruity and light. Great patio sipper. — 6 years ago

Andy Hock

9.0

Black cherry and vanilla. Fruit forward light plus body. Accessible and delicious! — 6 years ago

Pat Carroll

10

An all time fav, apple, light peach, spatlese sweetness. No petrol notes. — 8 years ago

Sergey

9.3

Great light french rose in Nice. Love it! — 8 years ago

Sean O'Hare

9.1

Nice light not sweet. Hot day, nice drink. — 9 years ago

Mitchell

9.1

Very light and drinkable. Yumfest — 10 years ago

with Andrea

Milla Champion

9.1

Red blend from Sonoma at The Vine! — 11 years ago

Patrick Ross

9.8

effervescent. mineraly, very light clean finish. deliciius. little bit of funk. — 11 years ago

Lea Jane

9.4

Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Marlborough- intense tropical fruit, passion fruit, citrus, stone fruit, and fresh cut grass notes. Light refreshing. Very springy, seafood pairing — 12 years ago

Ted Kizor

9.3

Very interesting wine. Started out burnt rubber, then moved to gamy earthy, wet autumnal leaves. A bright fresh green note persisted. Light cherries throughout. — 12 years ago