The nose was old fashioned SA barnyard and a little off putting. Without the nose this would have come through as a 94 rating. Underneath the nose, the wine was mellow and smooth. Tannins have softened to 6/10 and this was a enjoyable merlot to start the evening with.

Unfortunately, it was my only magnum and I will probably never taste again.

This is a powerbomb. The only way to say it. Dark chocolate and heavy blueberry and cassis on the nose. This was decanted for 6 hours and next bottle I will try at least 12 hours. Folks loved this and we went through 3 or 4 bottles.

By itself it is almost too overpowering, with strong food it clearly holds its own and is complimentary. I would love to see what this is like in 10 years. I hope I can not drink the entire case. Historically, I have been a Special Selection fan and not the standard Caymus. For me this year's Caymus is closer towards the Special Selection in fruitness. It just needs to mellow and integrate to remove its youthful brashness. It may then even see and increase in score of 2 or 3 points for me if it can do that?

I am not totally sure what the difference is between 100 points and 99. This was clearly my WOTN straight from the bottle even before decanting. Ultimately it was decanted for 6 hours.

Light cassis fruit on the nose and a totally balanced wine on the palate. Smooth yet not a thick velvet. Still powerfully bodied with a number of years to go. I may go for a 12 hour decanting next time. Tannins are still 7/10 without overpowering (after the decanting)

This wine disappointed initially. It improved with the decanting. I think I must decant for at least 12 hours next time. The wine appeared to be in a little bit of a dead zone. Maybe also leave it for a year.

Very light fruit and dry on the palate.