Birth year wine. Hoisin, dried mushrooms, licorice, bayleaf, rotting leaves, walnut skin, prunes, dried fig, wet leather, dried dill, iron. Definitely past its peak and not as complex as some older Napa Cabs. Not fruit forward at all. Tannins have resolved and finish lingers for a bit. Love that this is still holding on to some acid. The American oak still sticks its nose out , reminds me of old Rioja but with more structure and concentration for the age.
Birth year wine. Hoisin, dried mushrooms, licorice, bayleaf, rotting leaves, walnut skin, prunes, dried fig, wet leather, dried dill, iron. Definitely past its peak and not as complex as some older Napa Cabs. Not fruit forward at all. Tannins have resolved and finish lingers for a bit. Love that this is still holding on to some acid. The American oak still sticks its nose out , reminds me of old Rioja but with more structure and concentration for the age.
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2016
Wow. Deep subtle flavor. Licorice and bay leaf and herbs and earth. Such delicate fruit. I am beyond impressed with this cab. And Josiah taught me how to master Somm decant it! In a good place
Wow. Deep subtle flavor. Licorice and bay leaf and herbs and earth. Such delicate fruit. I am beyond impressed with this cab. And Josiah taught me how to master Somm decant it! In a good place
1 person found it helpfulNov 16th, 2014
Typical Caymus flavors, blueberry, black cherry with American oak brining the usually vanilla notes.
Typical Caymus flavors, blueberry, black cherry with American oak brining the usually vanilla notes.
Jan 15th, 2024
We had the 2014 Vintage on 12/16-17/23. Dark, inky purple. Blackberry, boysenberry and graphite on the palate and bouquet. There was a mustiness on the first night. Not bad, just not great.
We had the 2014 Vintage on 12/16-17/23. Dark, inky purple. Blackberry, boysenberry and graphite on the palate and bouquet. There was a mustiness on the first night. Not bad, just not great.
Dec 18th, 2023
I was given this as a gift and confess to never drinking anything 35 years old. I understand the term “integrated” now. It had both aromas and overtones of leather and citrus. Very much enjoyed this but would say that I am not likely to lay down many bottles for 35 years. Impatient I guess!
I was given this as a gift and confess to never drinking anything 35 years old. I understand the term “integrated” now. It had both aromas and overtones of leather and citrus. Very much enjoyed this but would say that I am not likely to lay down many bottles for 35 years. Impatient I guess!
Aug 25th, 2019
Napa Valley, California, USA
