Libby M

9.1

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

9.3

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

Nico J. Snyman

9.8

Solera vintages: 2005-2013, Dégorgement: 01/2016, Dosage: 0-4g/l, All 7 Cépage, this is so interesting, screaming acidity, beautiful development & layers of complexity, outstanding wine. — 9 years ago

Carlos Rodriguez

9.1

Abierto. Fruta roja. Volcánico. Ligero. Buena acidez. Fruta roja. Terroso. Mineral. Largo. Ligeramente ahumado — 9 years ago

Winton Sweum

9.1

Well-fruited nose with grapefruit first on the palate with some slate. Still sharp-ish. Needs time. €17 at cellar door. Tasted in May in Ayl. — 10 years ago

Josh Trowbridge

9.1

It does not get too much better for $23 at Safeway Soquel! — 10 years ago

Mads

9.2

Clone4 stags leap. — 11 years ago

with Teresa and Kristin

Scott Gladstone

9.5

Ma(i)sonry Napa Tasting 2012 — 13 years ago

S.R.Alexander

9.2

Deep deep wine, and a little hot for me — 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

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. — 8 years ago

with Peter

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

A-M

10

Yes. Yes! YES!!! — 9 years ago

David L

9.3

13' Vineyard 7 & 8 Chardonnay. Big boy Chardonnay. Pop & pour. Love drinking this wine. — 9 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. — 10 years ago

Rich Bluth

9.0

The best Syrah I know. Grab a grilled steak and enjoy the long lasting finish. — 10 years ago

Monique Stanford

9.8

Smooth, creamy , buttery... — 12 years ago

Cassi Meo

10

Always good with daddy — 13 years ago

MDB

9.2

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

Amy Jarratt

9.9

With bb and Scott — 7 years ago

Michael Waroff

9.1

Flavorful with oak barrel hints — 7 years ago

Vilmantas Matulis

9.0

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

Rob Brobst III

9.2

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

Joe Lyons

9.1

Each bottle is better than the one before. Great spice , earth tones and fruit! — 9 years ago

with Michelle

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Deep purplish ruby red. A bit of heat on the nose with dark berries. Moderate plus tannins (7.5/10) and medium plus bodied. More integrated on the palate than the Clone 6. Solid dark berries, black cherries and a little black fruits on the palate. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2028. — 9 years ago

with Sean and India

Ashlee Howarth

9.5

One of my favs. Light. Citrus. Floral. — 10 years ago

Alex Innes

9.0

😢 Sad this isnt readily available anymore — 10 years ago

Olga Tuttle

Partner/Winemaker Teutonic Wines

9.5

Barnaby and I got this wine as a gift on our 10 year anniversary. We found the perfect night to drink it- after a very long day of harvest work with pizza. It was such a treat. — 11 years ago

Gabriel Van Duren

9.5

One of the best — 13 years ago