12/10/2018 - gpatramanis wrote:

This is an absolute rockstar! Gorgeous burnt tawny color. Gorgeous legs. Caramel, roasted walnuts, a bit of apricot and oak. Lingers on the palate for several minutes. Best served slightly chilled. Match with a full bodied after dinner Cuban cigar, or on its own. Can't imagine it gets any better than this.

4/3/2015 - gpatramanis wrote:

past it's prime.

2/14/2015 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Paired with bone in strip. Slightly past it's peak, but still very good

1/31/2015 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Excellent. Paired with NY strip

1/17/2015 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Decent. Second fiddle to 20 yr tawnies from Taylor and Graham's

12/30/2014 - gpatramanis Does not like this wine:

fruit gone

12/26/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Not quite as good as the 2001, but excellent nonetheless

11/29/2014 - gpatramanis Does not like this wine:

dead. almost vinegar

11/27/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Crisp and light. Outstanding.

11/29/2014 - gpatramanis wrote:

Simply outstanding. My last unfortunately

10/26/2014 - gpatramanis Does not like this wine:

Well past its prime. Fruit gone.

10/20/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Crisp, fruity, slightly sweet. Perfect wine for spicy Asian, Indian, or Mexican food. This is a terrific wine for the price.

10/20/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

So sad....my last bottle. As good as the first. Paired with prime rib. Gorgeous ruby color. Fruity, beautifully subdued tannins. Smooooooth. Wish I had more. 02-04 drinking great now also.

10/17/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Not as sweet as many other Sauternes. I prefer them sweeter. Typical peach, apricot, and some citrus - probably grapefruit giving the slight twang.

10/12/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Pretty decent. Have had better rieslings for the price though.

10/12/2014 - gpatramanis Does not like this wine:

Bricked. some bitterness on the palate. Fruit pretty much gone. Not worth drinking.

9/21/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

With blu-cheese smothered Delmonico.....Splendid!

8/2/2014 - gpatramanis wrote:

Decent for the price. Not nearly as good as Taylor or Graham's 10yr tawny, or Warres Otima, but half the price. At this price point recommend Penfolds Club tawny. Considerably better at around same price.

7/16/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Paired with medium rare lamb chops. Phenomenal fruity nose...could sniff it all day, but have to drink it. Still plenty of fruit. Nicely subdued tannins. Have had several of this vintage. Always a pleasure.

6/14/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

One of WS best RRV I've tried. Drinking beautifully now. Still in its peak, but prob not for too much longer. Drink up.

6/5/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Dark Ruby. Tannins still evident but smoothed. Lots of fruit. Drinking well now. Always a pleasure.

6/5/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Dark purple/plumb. Tannins still evident but not overpowering. Not quite as good as some other vintages of this brand, but still very enjoyable. 08' is legendary....#1 WS, but as a result overpriced. Try the 07' and 09'. Nearly as good at less than half the price.

6/4/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Napa valley version of a Sauterne. Beautiful gold color. Gorgeous legs.
Detecting peach some apricot and citrus. Terrific.

6/14/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Wow! Plum color. Minimal if any tawny shading. Tons of fruit. Medium sweet. Essentially zero heat. Drinking absolutely perfect now, but plenty of years left. A terrific VP from an underrated vintage. Wish I had more.

1/4/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Ruby color, plenty of fruit on the nose and still on the palate. Tannins smoothed beautifully. Drinking beautifully now. One of my favorite cabs. Wish I had more. Too bad no longer getting grapes from here.

4/19/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Berries/cherries, and a touch of cola and earth. Maybe mushrooms? Drinking beautifully. Probably at it's peak now. Outstanding Pinot!

3/29/2014 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Beautiful ruby color. Gorgeous fruit on the nose and palate. Tannins nicely subdued after 10 yrs. This is in the sweet spot right now. Enjoy!

12/31/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Tawny color. Initially hot…alcohol very evident. Opened up beautifully within a couple hours in decanter. By next day was simply fabulous. Awesome example of a 50yr vintage port.

12/24/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Beautiful medium-dark gold color. Apricots, honey, a dash of citrus. Coats the palate with at least a 45sec finish. Terrific! A big hit.

12/24/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Side by side visual comparo with the 07 version. Considerably darker as expected. Medium sweet for a "Sauterne-like" wine. Caramel, hint of almonds. Quite nice. Has aged very well.

11/22/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Still quite good, but this bottle was on the downhill I think. Drink up now.

10/4/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Inky dark purple. Tons of fruit on the nose and the palate. No heat or unpleasant alcohol. Plenty of time left but perfect now. What a terrific bottle of port.

9/22/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Visibly bricked. Still tastes fine, but past it's prime.

9/1/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Never disappoints

7/12/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Terrific. Drinking beautifully now. Still has plenty of time.

7/12/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Very nice. Not as good as Jericho canyon though.

8/10/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Outstanding, blow your doors off Cali cab. Was worried this would be a bit young, but 30 min in decanter and she was ready to rock. Exploding fruit. Just enough tannins. Perfect with Lamb/Steak. Was the highlight of our dinner at French Laundry. Must find more.

8/9/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Very nice, but not as good as expected, especially for price.

6/7/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Paired with tenderloin medallions covered with fried egg and truffle salt. Very dark ruby - even more so than the other bottles I have had. Tannins still evident but not overpowering. Cherry and currant - typical hallmarks of Caymus. This bottle drank younger than it is. Excellent.

6/6/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Dark golden color.
Mostly Apricot, and Pear. Just a touch of citrus. Wonderfully sweet. Very long finish. Terrific.

6/5/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Dark with just a hint of Tawny.
Blueberry, Red Currant, and Cherry. The body is Medium/Full. The wine finishes Long. Surprisingly fruity and young tasting for it's age. This vintage has been hit/miss for me, but this bottle was simply outstanding.

6/8/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Paired with crusted ribeye.
The wine looks Crimson colored. The legs are Medium. It tastes like Cranberry, Red Currant, and Cherry. The body is Medium/Full. Tannins solid, but not overpowering. Very enjoyable.

5/24/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Was nervous this would be past it's prime. Fear not. A bit darker cherry colored than some other bottles of 00 Caymus I've had. Lots of hallmark Caymus fruit with just the right amount of tannin. We drank this bottle way too fast. Paired beautifully with grilled pork chop, roasted potatoes, and sautéed spiich. Terrific bottle of wine.

5/24/2013 - gpatramanis wrote:

Past it's prime I think. Somewhat disappointing given the pro reviews.

5/23/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Dark purple. An explosion of fruit. Sweeter than most Dows I have had previously. Very smooth. Still young. Should drink well for decades. This is one terrific Vintage port!

5/23/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

A bit closed at first but opened up nicely with about 15 min in the decanter. Other wines consumed that night included 98 Dunn Napa, and 98 Dunn Howell Mtn. Prob the best of the 3. Drink up now.

5/23/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Fruitier and more approachable than the Howell Mountain. Less decanter time needed. Drinking well now. Wouldn't wait more than another 5 years or so.

5/23/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

Paired with marinated butcher steak. Monster out of the bottle. Needed about 2 hrs in the decanter to mellow sufficiently. Nice wine once ready, but I prefer the Napa Cab. It's a bit fruitier and more approachable. Should be drinkable for another 10 years or so.

4/13/2013 - gpatramanis wrote:

Had a bottle in Feb - was outstanding. This bottle clearly showing its age. A bit harsh on the opening. Did improve after an hour in the decanter. Has lost some of its fruit, but still better than most. Lots of bottle-bottle inconsistency at this age I think.

5/5/2013 - gpatramanis Likes this wine:

medium dark gold. Apricot, a bit more citrus/grapefruit than I prefer, but still quite good. very long finish.