Cameron Parry

9.0

Wood got in the way of the fruit... otherwise totally solid. — 6 years ago

Barb Anderson

9.2

A fantastic right bank blend of Cab Franc and Merlot! — 8 years ago

Steve Anderson

9.0

Drank the previous bottles in 2013 and 2014 - must have lost track of this one. A bit of spritz on opening, but still has some acidity/minerality. @Kimberly Anderson @Phil A - just another February Rosé day in San Diego. Stay warm! ⛄️ — 8 years ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.4

Wow. Sounds weird but in a hot day, YES — 9 years ago

Patrick Hu

9.4

Fascinatingly yeasty. — 10 years ago

James Gourley

9.0

This wine is good if a bit disjointed. It has nice length and dimension, but the tart fruit comes in fits and starts, and the tannins are dusty on the finish. Very Burgundian. — 10 years ago

Ben Lehman

9.2

2014 vintage. Tasting great. Rich yet restrained. Lots of exotic fruit and spice — 10 years ago

Brooke Swalm

9.0

Always a solid choice. — 7 years ago

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Matthew Bauer

9.5

Wine from our Fredericksburg trip. From 4.0??? — 8 years ago

Natalya Pemberton

9.0

A little too much vanilla for me, but it was beautifully balanced by the acidity. Very delicious wine. — 8 years ago

Jay Miner

9.0

The 2015, the other half of the night's comparison. Less subtle, more floral. Jasmine, rose petal, honey. All powerful, but all a bit separate and distinct. I think this could lie down for a good while. Will be pleased to try another bottle in a few years. — 9 years ago

John Browning

9.0

Great value full of rich flavor - nice finish — 9 years ago

Brandi Moody

9.7

Pleasant, delicate surprise from the Herman Story family. Your next Paso find! — 10 years ago

JKT

9.5

What a nose! Fruit but strongly tinged with spice and hints of cigar? Medium body with fruit and acid but latter lingers into finish which RC says should note be for Napa cab and sign of post prime by 5+ years. But still great to drink. Next day under agon the nose lost that spicy note but the palette holding very nicely. More rounded today. — 10 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

Deborah Lyman

9.1

Opening the bottle to breathe the subtle oakiness hits you with some spiciness and a hint of dark fruit. Tasting it made my mouth dance. It is smooth with very little tannins. Mind you, merlots are my last choice, however this one sat around long enough to be very good. — 9 years ago

Michelle Gracia

8.9

Very interesting, super sweet — 9 years ago

Linda Walsh

9.2

Smooth, soft vanilla mouth feel. Loved it! — 10 years ago

S Rose

9.2

2013 another great vintage. Always a solid choice, year after year. — 10 years ago

Christopher Campbell

8.9

A nice very drinkable red table wine. Not fruity yet, not high in tannins either. Is drink it again. — 10 years ago