4/12/2008 - GPujia wrote:

One of the best wines I've had. Vanilla/Butter/Oak/Toffee on the nose w/ complex berries in the middle ending w/ a superb, lasting finish. Needs a few more years in the cellar to even out the tannins, otherwise a great bottle of vino. Had alongside the '04 Macauley and it more than stood it's ground. I have yet to have a bad '05- this was one of the better ones I've had (along w/ Schrader CCS)

4/10/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Good Brunello...dark fruits abound, smooth wine. Missing depth of flavor, but a good experience. Would probably go for the reserve next time.

4/6/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Vanilla, oak, creme de casis, blackberry...a slight variation from the traditional california cab. Excellent bottle of wine- especially considering the price. Have 2 more bottles and can't wait to have another. Have yet to drink a bad 2005 cab.

3/25/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Not very good. Maybe it's just my taste for Rioja's, but I thought this was very dry and lacking flavor, depth and finish.

3/25/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Pleasantly surprised. I forgot when/where I purchased the bottle, but found it to be one that I would buy again. Fruit forward, fairly balanced, cab like in many ways. Nose got better w/ time, finished very well.

2/24/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Way past it's prime. Was not very good. Tasted like green peppers and thinned out on the finish. Nose actually got better as time went on, but I was not impressed. Special Selection is the only way to go.

3/8/2008 - GPujia wrote:

This has been a tremendous find! Great bottle from start to finish. For the price, you'll never be disappointed. It get's better and adds structure and depth over time.

3/6/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Very well balanced bottle. Nose got better and better as time went on. A little more earthy than fruity, but nice structure. Blackberry, currants, minerals, even some leathery notes. The tannis softened to make this a very nice bottle. Underrated as far as the WS score, in my opinion. Not at all past it's prime!

3/5/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Very average bottle of wine...not recommended.

2/23/2008 - GPujia wrote:

I have NO idea why this was rated in WS only 83 points. I guess that is the one big flaw in WS- it's only 1 person's opinion. This smells and tastes like a Cab w/o the big finish. Outstanding. My neighbor, who knows his vino's, thought it was a Hillside Select. Incredibly underrated. Not saying it's as good as the 04, but to give it only 83 pts is a travesty. Joke!Had

1/19/2008 - GPujia wrote:

What can you say? Another great offering from Caymus. I will buy/drink Caymus SS all day long! Always delivers- not matter what the vintage. Had at Ocean Club in Scottsdale w/ BP

1/22/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Good, not great bottle of wine. Didn't wow me like other Cabs. Nose was best part of it. Good mix of flavors. Finish trailed off a little. Had at Ocean Club in Scottsdale. They really jack up the price of wine- much more than most restaurants I've been to.

1/7/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Wow! Had this at a restaurant in Denver. Fantastic!! Great nose. Flavors burst in your mouth- wild berries, currants, hint of vanilla. Great finish. I'd have to try it one more time to see if it was truly the real deal, but so far, so great!

2/1/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Had at Wildflower in Vail...not bad. Nose was very nice. Good mix of fruit w/ some earth. Didn't burst in my mouth with flavor, but was solid enough. Finish was average.

2/20/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Was a solid bottle...great value. Nose was nice, not overly fruity, but enough to give it a nice taste. A nice balance of tannins w/ an okay finish.

2/20/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Outstanding Wine w/ notes of currants and berries. Smooth, even flow of tannis. Excellent nose on the wine. Enjoyed from start to finish- long finish! Had at Spago in Beaver Creek and put it in my top 5 of all time.

2/20/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Had at Restaurant and thought it was excellent. Even balance of tannins w/ some fruity notes, but not too fruity. Had a nice blend of fruit/dryness to it. Very smooth, nice finish. A great Super Tuscan.

1/11/2008 - GPujia wrote:

Typical Caymus SS...always one of the best bottles you can consume. Great nose, complex, great finish. Can sit for a few years to smooth out the tannins. However, given that it was an 05, the tannins were very balanced. Outstanding vino!