Janice in Livermore

9.0

2014 At CIA at Copia in Napa. — 5 years ago

Christina Ahlheim

9.1

Very nice. Drank at Copia. — 6 years ago

Eric Linderman

9.4

This is 100% Syrah. Tasted blind with 3 other similar Paso wines came in second. Huge unfiltered wine, grapes sourced from L'Aventure. Tons of blue fruit, big lingering finish, rich powerful nose. All of his wines are wonderful. Find them — 7 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I only have have a 1/2 dozen bottles of vintages that predate the 2012 vintage when Caymus still made wines in a style I appreciated. More; tannic, spice, earth and complexity.

Now, they are amongst the last to pick fruit, which translates into higher brix levels and much sweeter wines. They pick just as the grapes start to show the slightest raisin shrivel.

I thought I might be early on the 2007. Instead, it’s right around its peak form.

The nose reveals dark black currants. Ripe; blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, stewed plum, dark cherries, stewed strawberries and creamy raspberries. Dark spice, black tea, mixed dark berry cola, limestone minerals, rich dark soil, some dry crushed rocks, vanilla, cinnamon, sweet tarry notes, just a touch of eucalyptus with blue, purple and dark red fresh & withering flowers.

The body is full. Tannins round, grainy, tarry, sticky and meaty...60% resolved. Still lots of life in this 07....another 7-10 years of good drinking left. The wine is delicious. The structure, tension, length and balance are in a great spot. Ripe; dark black currants, blackberries, black plum, black raspberries, boysenberries, stewed plum, dark cherries, stewed strawberries and creamy raspberries. Dark spice with some palate heat, soft, understated and well integrated baking spices; light vanilla, clove and cinnamon. Black tea, mixed dark berry cola, black licorice, limestone minerals, rich dark soil, some dry crushed rocks, vanilla, cinnamon, sweet tarry notes, just a touch of eucalyptus with blue, purple and dark red fresh & withering flowers. The acidity is round and perfect. The flavors glorious. The long finish is extremely well balanced, seamless, it glides over the palate effortlessly and last minutes.

Photos of; Caymus Estate vines, the front entrance to the winery, the grounds around their tasting room and their tasting bar.

@The Restaurant at CIA Copia — 6 years ago

Bryce Wiatrak

9.1

One of my go-to growers. Lithe and pithy, with a stone fruit, lemon blossom brightness and a cool, almond dust breadth. The perfect way to start off the day at the new K Laz tasting room at Copia! — 6 years ago

Eric Linderman

9.2

100% voignier. More acidic and balanced then anticipated — 7 years ago

with Jill and Stephen

Danielle Perry

9.6

Copia, St. Louis $16/bottle.... crazy deal. — 10 years ago

with Russell