Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.5

On the nose, warm, leaner, stewed fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, spiced plum, poached strawberries, black raspberries, cherries, black licorice anise, spice-box, cigar, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, rich dark loamy soils & fresh/dry dark florals. The palate is lean, well resolved tannins, heated, darker spice-box, blackberries, dark cherries, spiced plum, poached strawberries, black raspberries, cherries, black licorice anise, cola, spice-box, cigar, vanilla, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, caramel, dark chocolate, mocha, rich dark loamy soils & fresh/dry dark florals. Acidity pours over the palate. The finish is smooth, lean, pure elegant fruit with spice. It's lasts over a minute. The 94 is just starting to trend down but still the best vintage of Caymus Special Select I can remember. So if you own, time to enjoy it over the next two years. Enjoyed this at a private dinner/tasting at the Ritz Carlton Half Moon Bay a number of years ago with Chuck and his son Joseph who makes the Bella Clos. Brings me right back to the fire pit closing out the night with this wine & the great group of clients we entertained. First time tasting this vintage with my wife Sofia. Photos of; the Special Select vineyard, estate grounds, beautiful Caymus fruit and the legendary Chuck Wagner-Owner & Winemaker. Another recent pristine bottle from my friend Alex @ "No Limit Wines." — 8 years ago

Richard Steinberg

9.5

Up there for wine of the night in blind old v new world. Great well integrated fruit. Grenache fruit was so pure and well balanced. — 9 years ago

with Mike, Howard and 1 other

Robbie Ward

8.9

Gorgeous nose. Could have done with standing upright for a day. Quite cloudy with fine sediment. No doubting the incredible Sangiovese fruit. Very pure and quite high toned. Love the style. — 9 years ago

Donald Devet

9.3

Grapey but good. — 10 years ago

J

9.2

yes yes and more yes — 10 years ago

CynCon

10

I wish I was back in España sipping this wine with some olives and manchego!! — 12 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.7

From the wine list at EMP bought by a new friend at the table next to us to go mano a mano against the 88 La Turque I shared. Slightly darker red and more pure in color. Amazing aroma that is more linear than the animalistic La La but in the same league. Hit its stride right out of the pop and pour gate. Lovely perfume with a more briary nose but speaks Cote Rotie from the get go. Perfectly integrated fruit and structure. Best Jamet I've had. Thanks to Danny for this treat. — 8 years ago

Megan Stockton

9.4

Liquid gold. Pure wild honey. Never disappoints. — 9 years ago

Conrad Green

9.4

A touch of caramel, pure fruit still. Great balance and acidity. Leather and cherry. Very good — 9 years ago

with Tony, Matt and 1 other

Collin Moody

9.1

Good, slight hay, vegetal, but fruit is huge and pure. — 9 years ago

with Brendan and Bryant

Lia Zavisho

9.0

Delicious! Very fruity and a mouthful! Yum — 10 years ago

D Orlova

10

Light, a little sweet, a little buttery and very soft. — 11 years ago

Chris Walsh

Partner Balanced Wine Selections

9.1

Pure. Beautiful cherry notes. Not a great vintage, but a great wine. This is how Grenache should be expressed. — 12 years ago

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.6

Drinking very well right now-deep velvety body of pure Syrah is wonderful. Perfectly resolved tannins & lush fruit — 8 years ago

Nathaniel DiMaggio

9.1

Significantly better than the last one I had. Still showing a decent amount of fruit and still pure harmony. In a great spot. — 8 years ago

with Todd, May and 3 others

Shawn Thompson

8.9

A nice light bodied, easy drinking red blend, low acidity, peppery at first with a long finish of blackberry jam. — 9 years ago

Leslie Glen

9.0

Nose is apple, fresh and light. In the mouth very light and jovial as well. Fruity and then lightly bitter on the finale. Very feminin and elegant. — 9 years ago

Angel Martinez

Brand ambassador GHMumm Spain, Wine reviewer www.theluxury.es"

9.6

Solo con lo de: "Pure -extra brut-" ya estaba cachondo. #polroger — 10 years ago

Glenn D

9.1

Spicy, soily like the aroma of fresh dirt & chocolate sprinkles. I just enjoy this wine. — 10 years ago

Richard Etter

9.5

My reading speech for itself. I enjoy it very much — 11 years ago