Shay A

9.5

Weston hosted Friday group today and was it definitely a can’t miss tasting. Wow! Absolutely knocked it out of the park with heavy hitter after heavy hitter. Similar to Wednesday group, all wines are tasted blind.

This was red number one in a line of outstanding cabs. Obviously a baby, so the score reflects that, but in 15+ years, you can see the 100pt potential that it was decorated with upon release. Right now, it’s very red fruit dominant alongside herbal spice. Seemed to be the most harmonious (fruit vs secondary notes) out of the 5 cabs. — 7 years ago

with Weston

Anna M. Smith

9.4

Blueberry wine w/ Lee — 8 years ago

Paul T HB

9.6

Magnum,
Decanting 1 glass first to make sure I get the correct time on it, don't want to miss the sweet spot, 15.8 abv.
30 min to blow off the funky nose then 1 hour to 1.5 hour
Make that 2- 2.5 hour at least on the magnum.
Realm allocation release on Tuesday don't forget! — 8 years ago

Alex Leonardini

9.1

Not at over the top and in your face as many Cali Zins, but somehow capturing all the depth and elegance that they tend to miss. — 9 years ago

Jeremy Roiena

9.5

Very nice. Organic is always a success — 10 years ago

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.1

I miss the rusticity of the past, but there's no denying that this is cleverly made. Sweet, grainy and accessible tannins, pure cherry fruit, hints of blackberries and freshly cut oregano; this is nicely updated. I like it a lot, but there's just something missing... — 10 years ago

Devon Loudon

9.0

Very Sweet — 10 years ago

Jay McInerney

Novelist, Wine Critic Town & Country, Expensive Wino & Gastronaut

9.6

Classic la miss. Gravel tobacco leather hot bricks and earth. — 11 years ago

Andreas Harl

10

I'm gonna miss you France!! — 11 years ago

Angela Douglas

9.5

Very fruity — 12 years ago

Eric

9.3

Cab / Syrah. These Long Shadows blends don’t miss for the price. — 8 years ago

Mike R

9.2

silver oaks cabs for are sort of hit or miss - this was a little less than the Hall which was an 11

But still created smiles — 8 years ago

Jay Svoboda

9.1

While the first sniff and sip were a bit overpowering, just a few minutes in the glass opened this wine up beautifully. Silky black and red fruits with a solid backbone of earth make this a Super Tuscan you don't want to miss. — 9 years ago

Robert Lim

9.2

Gonna miss this dude's contributions... 2011 vintage — 9 years ago

Justin Anthony

9.0

2013// violet // mineral // stern yet soft // will miss these wines — 10 years ago

David L

9.2

13' Wet stone, slate, floral, zesty lemon, well balanced acidity. A wine that is well worth much more then it retails for. # can't miss buy. # old world meets a little new. — 10 years ago

David L

9.3

This is a can't miss crowd pleasing wine. Pop and pour the bottle. — 10 years ago

Michael Zilber

9.4

The 22 is drinking beautifully with the eucalyptus notes coming through that I miss in more recent vintages. — 10 years ago

John Palmer

10

Got lucky with this 1986 Margaux. Hennings in Chichester had a few bottles all of which had lost a good three quarter inch so it was hit and miss but hadn't lost any of the roundness and complexity. A "meat and potatoes" wine with full, full body and beautiful rich fruit finish. Buy it and take the punt. — 11 years ago

Randy Gibson

9.5

Nice spice and rich, but still on the light side. Drank it with Moroccan food and it was excellent — 12 years ago

Shay A

9.5

People must be out of their minds to give this Pinot an overall rating of 8.8. This is one of the most profound domestic pinots I've ever tasted. Blackberry and strawberry fruit but no tartness. Birchwood and a touch of smoke. In a PRIME drinking window. If you have this, don't miss this window! — 8 years ago

with Benjamin and Weston

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

One the nose, ruby, ripe wild dark berries, black plum, black tea, dark, rich, moist, soil, baking spices, dark chocolate and fresh & dry dark florals. The mouthfeel is big and lush (Parker wine). The tannins are round and beautiful. Wild blackberries, black plum, plum, dark liqueured cherries, black raspberries, dark chocolate, mocha powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, dark rich black soils, stones, soft leather, dry stems, crushed dry rocks and a touch of black licorice. Finishes nice young. Big lush fruits, 50-50 fruit and earth. Acidity is nice and round. Nice wine for those that love big fruity wines. But personally, I miss the pre 2012 style of Caymus wines. Photo tour of the Special Selection vineyard, private tasting room, the front entrance and of course...Owner/Winemaker Chuck Wagner. — 8 years ago

Sarah Moran

9.1

Bright acidity, smooth finish, perfect with fish — 9 years ago

Eric

9.3

My favorite BtK for the money. It's aged and integrated well. Multi faceted nose of vanilla, spice, oak, and menthol. Very smooth. Awesome wine but I do miss the kick in the teeth that comes from more recent vintages. — 9 years ago

Jeff Verellen

9.0

Great mineral expression. Fat melon de bretagne) — 10 years ago

David L

9.3

12' It's an absolute crowd-pleasing wine! Truly a can't miss. Easy drinking. Softened tannins. Big dark raspberry, chocolate dipped cherries. Yummy! Drinking now.. — 10 years ago

Naboth van den Broek

9.4

It is. Scholium project, miss Texas, suisun, CA, 2012 — 10 years ago

Rachel Macalisang

Lead Sommelier - The Bazaar by José Andrés

9.6

Special birth year present from Mr Gaither to Miss Fineman :) — 11 years ago

Jennifer Kavanaugh

9.9

Wonderful wine for pasta and pizza dinner with Miss Liza and Dave — 11 years ago

Magda Mazerolles

9.4

Miss Vicky Wine Bordeaux Rosé #brunchbordeaux — 12 years ago