Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

I think if you read this nonsense I post, you know how I feel about this producer, past & present. This 07 is outstanding & top of its bell curve. It is so good to revisit these great vintages of Caymus Classic.

This is fresher than the 97. It is rich/lush, cassis to currents, ripe, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, raspberries & strawberries. Dark chocolate, mocha, classic, beautiful, Caymus Classic spice that I miss dearly in their new wines, black licorice, fudge, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg & vanillin, most top soil, limestone, dry herbs, dry tobacco, barrel shavings, taut leather, volcanic grey clay, dark, fresh & slightly withering flowers, violets, beautiful round acidity, balance, structure, nice tension and elegant finish that last minutes and falls on spice and evoluted earth tones.

This bottle is in fine shape. Still strong and will last another 10 years of fine drinking. Phenomenal vintage and time to enjoy. — 4 hours ago

Blake Anderson

9.2

Subtle fruits, earthy, and dry. — 3 months ago

with Kaito

Doggfather

9.3

A real surprise — 4 months ago

Julius Rifkin

9.3

I couldn’t pass up picking up a bottle of the “Sideways” 20th anniversary bottling of Hitching Post’s Highliner. Aside from the movie recognition, it’s a damn good Pinot, though a bit heavier in style than others. Vivid, fresh flavors of cranberry and cherry with a bit of spice. Delicious. Fruit sourced from three different vineyards in Santa Barbara County. 100% Pinot Noir. 4/28/25. — 2 months ago

Stuart Dershaw

9.2

Good vintage. Stone fruit on the palette with good salinity. — 3 months ago

Ana Bumgardner

9.0

2019 vintage Jan 2025 with homemade pizza. Very solid and tasty wine. — 4 months ago

DANIEL SMITH

9.0

Just solid — 3 months ago

Neil Valenzuela

9.0

Medium ruby color. Aromas of cherry, cranberry and cola. Bright Pinot! Jammed packed with cherry flavors, baking spices and a black tea finish. — 3 months ago

Tom Casagrande

8.9

Truncated family party notes. Crisp, fresh, zingy. Drink drink drink. Nicely done. — 4 months ago

with Douglas, Dan and 2 others

Jess

9.2

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of green bell pepper, dark fruit.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, raspberry, tomato leaf, tar, ripe black cherry, cinnamon. Medium-rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 7 months ago