Château De Taste

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Truly an elegant expression from aged Napa wine. The notes of cedar and cigar box coupled with some mushroom and earth tones dominate. On the taste, the rich mouthfeels steel shows some fruit notes with deep blueberry and plum notes. I REALLY LIKE THIS WINE! And am glad to still have this in my cellar... — 6 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Young for my taste, Restaurant purchase. Union Christmas Party. Always a good pour would love to see it in 5-7 years — 6 years ago

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Riesling 2016

Color of bubbly egg white. Nose of honey , a bit gasoline, pineapple, and actually a bit nutty and oaky note. Taste is sweet honey, some zesty peel, Sprite, citrus, lemonade like flavor, light yet refreshing. Aftertaste is a bit short, but definitely a crowd pleaser. — 8 years ago

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Cloudy Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Very fresh wine with aromas of green pepper, passion fruit, lychee, and grass.
In taste fresh, limes, passion fruit, grass green pepper
— 8 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

If you have to drink a 2011 Napa Cabernet, this is the one. Overcomes the flimsiness and off-centered taste of many of its peers. Blueberry, suggestive of Alexander Valley cabs, is present in spades, and wonderful, smooth, and satisfying midpalate and finish. — 10 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

Pretty good!!!! A little dry. Good taste. — 10 years ago

Apothic

Dark California Red Blend 2013

Wish it wasn't seasonal! I want it always! Worth the price and great taste! — 11 years ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

Alamos Mendoza Malbec 2013

I haven't had a taste yet but my wife says"oh this is smooth!" So I'm thinking for the price it's well worth it! — 11 years ago

Francis Ford Coppola Winery

Diamond Collection Black Label Claret California Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Initial very mild tannins. The middle has a taste of dark cherries. The finish is a light back and mild — 11 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2017

Very sweet, fruity, leaves apple taste in mouth — 5 years ago

Apothic

Inferno Red Blend

Very dark red, nose is vanilla, ripe cherry and whyskey, taste of vanilla, a lil oak, ripe cherry and jam. — 6 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Silver oak continues to be my favorite wine with its smooth and silky taste. Obviously Alexander valley over Napa. 2008 is also a real treat. — 6 years ago

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

Just a taste, pretty nose that didn’t deliver on the palate — 7 years ago

Cooper & Thief Cellarmasters

Bourbon Barrel Aged Cellarmaster Select Red Wine Blend 2014

Extreme vanilla taste, full bodied red. Love the bourbon hint! Would drink again for sure — 8 years ago

J. Lohr

Seven Oaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Has become a favorite! Nice currant taste, smooth — 9 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1976

Auction purchase. Next to the 75 Rose, my favorite of the group. Great bubbles, long Chardonnay taste. — 10 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

I had this a few years ago and didn't love it. Just tried again. When I first opened the bottle it was a strong berry at first then evaporated but once bottle open the tastes softened and the first taste and finish blender more smoothly. — 10 years ago

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2013

Buttery and fresh taste. Excellent chardonnay! Probably awesome as it ages. — 11 years ago

Oyster Bay

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Great nose, nice crisp taste. Would buy again. — 11 years ago

Joel Gott Wines

815 California Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Our favorite Cab right now. Great price and wonderful bouquet and taste. — 13 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Ron R
9.1

We really wanted to love this, but alas, we think that around 2012 was when Caymus decided to focus on an à la carte presentation, which makes for quite a shallow encounter.
They have tapped into the logic of the Skinner box operant conditioning. We humanoids press a lever (in this case pull a cork), and a one-night-stand promptly arrives in our glass. Us peeps tend to follow the crowd (I present myself as exhibit A), but when you taste this, it makes a splash, but flatters to deceive.
— 5 years ago

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Doug Coughlan

Doug Coughlan

I had 6 bottles of the 40th and not one over the years impressed me. I only buy older vintages of Caymus at this point.
Kevin Løk

Kevin Løk

Nailed it, Ron! Love to see some good prose on here.
Chris Koupal

Chris Koupal

@Ron R I agree this vintage tastes like a milkshake to me.

Trapiche

Oak Cask Mendoza Malbec 2012

Fruity in the beginning and earthy in the end. Facet rich after taste — 6 years ago

19 Crimes

Victoria Red Blend 2011

JK
8.9

For the price, this is a surpassingly good red blend. Full taste, jam, blackberry, rich. Very nice! — 6 years ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Smooth finish, love this addition from Mondavi. Can taste the hint of bourbon — 8 years ago

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

At first taste wasn't sure about the powerful grapefruit, but now love this wine — 9 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Wow... So many flavors in this wine. It's quite a treat to your mouth. Smooth with a great mid taste and a long finish — 10 years ago

Michael David Winery

Freakshow The Strongest Man on Earth Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

Amazing wine!!! Great taste and great for pairing with cheddar. Brings out spice especially with hummus and blue cheese. — 10 years ago

Bogle Family Vineyards

Essential Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend 2012

Great nose on this bottle, a light sweet taste. An awesome every day wine — 11 years ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2001

Fantastic pairing with a bit of Manchego & Mahon quesos. Well on it's way in terms of maturity but has a few more years yet of tantalizing taste buds. — 11 years ago

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