2012 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary
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bonedoc wrote:
Saturday, November 22, 2014 - Welchs grape juice, sweet, residual sugar, overripe. To a serious wine drinker, this is almost undrinkable.
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Comment posted by oenophilemoose:
11/26/2014 9:46:00 AM - I completely agree with your assessment of this wine. Experienced on two different occasions and two different locations, one bottle was poured by the vintner and came to the same conclusion. However, it appears we are in the minority.
Comment posted by MikeFiend:
11/26/2014 5:21:00 PM - Welch's? Non vinifera grape. You're an idiot. Caymus is king. Deal with it.
2012 Caymus "40th Anniversary" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 750
96 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
I am old enough to remember Chuck Wagner and his father, who I first met at Caymus in the late seventies. This is clearly one of Napa Valley’s iconic wineries, as well as one that, amazingly, never went through a bad patch. Obviously, no matter which generation is in the driver’s seat (or should I say tractor’s seat), Caymus Vineyard knows how to deliver flavor and deliciousness. They appear to be immune to some of winedom’s less than intelligent trends and fads that we see from time to time, and the result is a spectacular 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary offering. Its dense purple/black color is followed by copious quantities of crème de cassis and blackberry fruit, silky tannins, a voluptuous texture and stunning purity as well as length. This full-bodied effort is a fabulous example of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a tribute to this amazing family. It is so good now, why wait? However, I’m sure that like most vintages of Caymus, it will last for 20-25 years. Amazing! (10/ 2014)
Comment posted by bonedoc:
11/26/2014 7:16:00 PM - Mikefiend: your choice of words suggests, and your wine description confirms your ignorance in wine, as well as a lack of class. We are all entitled to our opinions.