Caymus, especially the last few vintages, are polarizing, I know. However, my wife claims this is her favorite wine. As you can imagine, this anniversary vintage is difficult to find, but my buddy @Mike R came through BIG when I told him I was searching for my bride. He graciously sent 3 one liters in exchange for some recommendations of my own. Needless to say, in Mike's own words, my wife is smiling huge! Many thanks to you, Mike! Our family opened this up at my wife's request as we put together the finishing touches for our trip out to Napa in 2 weeks.
*The rating is from my wife* — 9 years ago

Delicious! We got this bottle in Napa for Mike's 40th birthday in 2016 — 9 years ago
Leading with faith award wine from Jackie had at Mary Beth and Mike's — 10 years ago
I had the pleasure of interviewing Ivo Jeramaz on my last visit to Napa Valley. He's the nephew of winemaking legend, Mike Grgich and has taken the lead in much of the wineries day-to-day operations along with Mike's daughter, Violet. Ivo is a quiet and thoughtful in his speech—and his wines seem to reflect this. The 2012 Merlot is carmine-hued, and is more transparent than most Merlot I've encountered from Napa Valley. It possesses a kind of quiet restraint and lovely finesse with nuanced aromas of red currant, pie cherries, dried herbs and underbrush intertwining fine tannins a tart acidity. 14.0% ABV | Sample
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Mike's Crab - Annapolis — 9 years ago
Keeping the Mike Smith vibe going with another '09 cab. There's a nice streak of minerality running through this that reminds me of Mike's Pellet cabs. That would be a fun side-by-side comparison if I had more Spring Mtn cab. Unfortunately, this was my only bottle. — 9 years ago
Mike's recommendation. Killed it. — 9 years ago
Had this at poggios in Sausalito for Mike's 40th — 10 years ago
Good. Kinda velvety. Had it at Mike's Dr. Horrible thing. — 10 years ago

Thanksgiving with Mike's parents — 10 years ago
Had this the other night. It was pop and pour and it could have definitely used a decant. I love Mike's Kenefick cabs and this one is no different with the hints of blueberry and dark fruits. A little hint of sweetness on the palate, but I would imagine with a few more years of age that will dissipate. — 9 years ago
1989 Lynch., as my friend Jason would say"It doesn't get any better"@Jason Chang @Mike Smith Also one of Mike's favorite wines! — 9 years ago
From Mike's Ithaca visit. Fruity nose, green apples. Complex palate, mineral tang with a sweet finish. — 10 years ago
At Krissie and Mike's — 10 years ago
Visit with Claire at Uncle Mike's — 10 years ago
Beautiful dry blend — 11 years ago
Samantha Page
Amazing with Mike's fennel pesto pizza! — 9 years ago