Frederic Lebourg

9.0

Well balanced and citrusy notes. Low dosage. Yet not as good as a similar low dosage NV Bereche I had a few days ago. — 4 years ago

Sharon B

9.3

Happy Halloween! 👻🧛🎃🍬🍭 — 5 years ago

S.R.Alexander

9.2

Deep deep wine, and a little hot for me — 6 years ago

MDB

9.2

Takes 2 hours to open up but then cherry and soft tannins. — 7 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

Rob Brobst III

9.2

Well balanced and medium bodied as a good Pinot should be. — 8 years ago

Matt Perlman

9.4

Paul Draper’s note on the back label said this would be “at its best for the next 7-8 years” but I’m afraid he’s sold his wine a bit short. It’s still going strong after 2+ decades. Beautiful Zinfandel-driven blend with supple and ripe black fruit, smoke and vanilla spice — 4 years ago

Sarah Nally

9.5

Fantastic cab, perfect by itself or wine dinner. Great compliment with the filet mignon I had tonight. Dry, yet a touch sweet, deep bold flavors. — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Jospeh phelps @napa
7/16
Alex y nana — 6 years ago

Brandon T

9.4

Prefer the 6 to the 7, but it’s splitting hairs - they’re both great. Could smell this 5 feet away, tremendous structure and will only get better. — 7 years ago

Amy Jarratt

9.9

With bb and Scott — 7 years ago

Tooty Frooty

8.9

Vetifan hur jag lyckades men jag råkade glida in på nån vinprovning med spanska viner??? — 7 years ago

Vilmantas Matulis

9.0

Very good, with the taste of oak barrel... — 8 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. — 8 years ago

with Jade and Paul

Severn G

9.2

A striking rose gold color in the glass; I don't recall this catching my attention so much on all prior bottles!

Nose has oxidized pear, orange zest and fresh brioche.

Palate has tart tangerine, lemon pith, white grapefruit and under-ripe raspberry. Great acidity but balanced creamy notes.

Disgorged January 2021; Dosage 7 G/L; 2018 base vintage.

Always a must-buy wine, fantastic value. — 4 years ago

Libby M

9.1

Little spice on the front end then smooth. at maxwells — 6 years ago

Dennis P.

9.0

Some days, you want something stronger than wine, and today has been well.......one of those days.

Old No.7 brand, since 1866, a sour mash whiskey favorite. Jack & Coke works for me.

40% abv. 80 proof — 7 years ago

Michael Waroff

9.1

Flavorful with oak barrel hints — 7 years ago

Erock C

9.1

Posthumously review, it was great — 8 years ago

Daron Watson

9.4

nose of brambly dark berry patch, part herbal & botanical w perfume of violets, spice cake & fireball cinnamon ~ sappy, candied & juicy raspberry & cherry, pastilles & rose petals w smoke, minerals & white pepper on the finish

about 90% Listan Negro and 10% Tintilla from 35 plots of vines ranging from 10 to 180 years of age at heights of 250 to 800 meters above sea level

to be clear: this is their “intro” red wine we sell for $17.95

BRAVO! — 8 years ago