2/14/2021 - spts1000 wrote:

Cork cracked when opening but looked good. Fruit. Tannins. Drink. Went well with food to without food.

2/14/2021 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

Great. Drink up. Really sitting in a good place. Fruit. Acid. Food or no food.

1/1/2021 - spts1000 wrote:

Good structure and nose of dark berries. It was a bit sweet to me.

12/19/2020 - spts1000 wrote:

Acidic. Tannins gone. Pinot red white brown hints. Cherry pie cola. Drink up.

11/29/2020 - spts1000 wrote:

Berries with some acidity on the back. Not syrupy. Really enjoyed.

10/26/2020 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

still somewhat tight for the first 30 minutes post open. tannis are there and structure is good. did not seem like a 16 year old bottle.

10/20/2019 - spts1000 Does not like this wine:

Held too long. Flat

11/24/2018 - spts1000 wrote:

Surprised by the bottle. Opened and let sit for a couple of hours and drank over the following 3 hours. Started off a touch reserved, but then continued to open throughout the night. Bright and deep red fruit with enough acidity to keep it balanced.

1/7/2017 - spts1000 wrote:

Holding in, ust not sure how long the structure will last. I have a few bottles left and will drink over the rest of the year. deep purple and very rich. a mouth full. nothing thin about this one.

12/10/2016 - spts1000 wrote:

took about 20 minutes for the wine to open and integrate. the alcohol blew off and fruit came forward. in a good place right now.

9/3/2016 - spts1000 wrote:

wine was all there. Had structure and primary fruit still bright.

6/6/2016 - spts1000 wrote:

a beautiful wine. Had strong primary red fruit nose as soon as the cork was popped which translated right into the taste. No decanting needed. The structure was still there, but secondary. It held up well over the hour of consumption.

5/23/2016 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

bright darkish straw color, if that makes sense. rich, but not clawing. oak in the flavor profile, but no heat from it.

4/18/2016 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

took some time to open, about 1.5 hours. still had structure and some acidity. berry came across on nose, but did not really come out on taste for about 1 hour in the glass and then continued to open strong.

2/20/2016 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

Great bottle of Caymus. Holding in really well. Tasted young. Tannins died down but still has structure. Fruit is all there. Very nice pull from the cellar.

1/10/2016 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

Great nose of dark red fruit. There was no heat. The tannins were weak and the wine was smooth. Not sure how long it holds up the structure, but the fruit showed little signs of fading. The nose held up all night.

1/1/2016 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

Wow. I was totally surprised how alive and vibrant this wine was. There was structure and lots of dark red fruit. Really a wonderful surprise for us. I have another bottle that I would love to try next year, but not sure I can wait. Also, the cork shredded a little when I was trying to open it which made me a bit concerned, but no issues whatsoever.

12/31/2015 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

pale/clear straw. nose is mineral with notes of tropical fruit. It is "thicker" than i thought it would. Fuller body. my wife tasted minerals I got the tropic fruit. there is still acidity that holds it together. really enjoyed this. No way i would have guessed it was a 6 year old.

3/5/2015 - spts1000 wrote:

better than i thought, but a little late. much better rating if i compare to other 1998s though.

1/1/2015 - spts1000 wrote:

a very good bottle. cork was in perfect condition. the wine had structure and finesse. wish i had more.

1/1/2015 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

held up better than i expected. cork was in perfect shape. it was a bit sweeter than i was expecting, but a very enjoyable wine and experience

6/7/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

very nice. medium pale pink color.

4/17/2014 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

has a real pinot taste...interesting.

3/30/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

smooth and integrated. Not much structure from primary tannin feel/taste. still holding nice acidity. Feels like the window is now. Will hold last bottle for a year to see/learn

3/8/2014 - spts1000 Likes this wine:

the viognier definitely showed even with it only being 1/3 of the fruit. had the waxy nose that i liked and tropical fruit as well. was very cloudy in the glass. not sure if i waited a bit too long, but was a nice wine.

3/1/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

opened and drank. light in style and color initially with some nice acidity. I enjoyed the wine although thought it would be bigger. after 30 min the acidity picked up and I thought that the wine was done, but about 20 minutes later the fruit appeared big and strong still with nice structure from the acidity. This last profile was amazing and exciting. I will decant the next bottle for 30 min and see what happens.

2/28/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

it was slightly corked, if there is such a thing. beyond the cork taint there seemed to be such potential

2/23/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

I just did not like/appreciate this wine right now. The waxy element was there, which i like, but the heat took over and was very alcoholy. there was a sweetness, but the wine was just not as integrated as I like. I have one more bottle and will hold just to see how it develops. It was a deep yellow/golden color in the glass.

2/23/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

i was a little surprised by this one as there was more oak than i thought. still silky smooth, but the oak surprised me.

2/23/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

still has tannins and acidity to go longer. right out of the bottle the tannins and and acid took over with fruit on the nose, but not coming through. after about 30-45 min in the glass the fruit was open and in the front. will wait a few years before opening the others.

2/15/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

surprised how nice this was. honey and floral notes. very easy to drink. wish i had more

2/15/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

good fruit, but lack of body and acidity

2/8/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

very good, but was missing something for me. maybe it is a little past its prime. still had a nice acidity which i like. i got cherry and some cola, but it was not as full as i hoped, but still very enjoyable. probably would have been better with a meal

2/2/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

past its prime, but tons of fruit still on the nose. i say past its prime because there is no real structure left. fruit comes through initially then nothing. nothing. wish i had this a few years ago

2/2/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

stunning. Served a little too cold, but still shinned right out of the bottle. hands down best domestic chardonnays i have had. still really great with this age.

1/5/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

To me this is a perfect every day drinking red when you want big in your face wine. It is sweeter than I remember the last vintage. Some tannins on the finish. I might hold a bottle for a year to see how they develop, but I purchased as an inexpensive everyday drinker that I am happy with.

1/5/2014 - spts1000 wrote:

Opened and rank. Very smooth silky Pinot with good acidity, which I like. There was a cola element with light bright red berries. It got better with time in the glass. My first and glad I have more.

12/14/2013 - spts1000 wrote:

very solid bottle of wine

11/23/2013 - spts1000 Does not like this wine:

cork was soft, but no seepage. it broke on opening. the wine tasted sour and acidic. not pleasing at all. ill try another bottle soon and see.

11/23/2013 - spts1000 Does not like this wine:

nose was great when I pulled the cork. The cork was totally together and no wine seepage at all. I was excited for the wine...after 10 min in the glass there was a vegital nose no fruit. It had no fruit taste, just tasted black and charcoali...

11/17/2013 - spts1000 wrote:

still vibrant and has plenty of structure to continue

10/13/2013 - spts1000 wrote:

very good spot. do not think i would let it go much longer

2/9/2013 - spts1000 wrote:

i got not fruit, just spice and mocha

8/26/2012 - spts1000 wrote:

very nice drinking well

7/4/2012 - spts1000 wrote:

right out of the gate it was tart and acidic, but continued to open with time. wonderful wine. plenty of time left in this one

6/3/2012 - spts1000 wrote:

very enjoyable. gained weight with air time

6/3/2012 - spts1000 wrote:

not much there in terms of fruit. there was still structure left but not much flavor

6/3/2012 - spts1000 wrote:

still has lots of structure to last 5 years easy if not longer. fruit is primary as well. a great experience

2/11/2012 - spts1000 wrote:

awesome nose, tannic and rusty

2/11/2012 - spts1000 wrote:

wonderful