This was probabaly a pretty solid wine 10 or 20 years ago. A nice ruddy red. Some surprising hints of stewed fruit notes, but mostly through tertiary. Some teriyaki sauce and tomato leaves.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
1982 CAYMUS VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA- a regular release that shined from this stellar producer, this bottle gave and gave loads of treasures; there was serious, concentrated dark fruit in the nose followed by more in the taste profile consisting more on the wild side of blackberry, plum and currant that had a sweetness that blended in perfectly; full bodied, complex and long.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Deep and dark. On the whole, DannyK's note from 5 years ago was apt for us. Nice, but we expected more development and tertiary flavors. On the other hand, it did not seem tired. Quite enjoyable.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Small taste this afternoon, brief note from memory. Very mature, nicely drinkable. No real problem or flaw, other than being a decade beyond its drinking window.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
With some air, this wine opens up and is quite nice. The only beef I have is that as the primary fruit has certainly changed, I find the secondary spices and scents to be somewhat absent.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Caymus Estate Tasting 1982 to 1987 (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Nice cherry nose, hints of dusty earth, very rich fruit on the palate, medium body, soft fruit, subtle, good acid, good balance, medium/long finish, my #4 of 6.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Tasting of 11 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignons. Was slightly musty on the nose, tasted slightly sour but big fruit, long baked fruit finish. My #10 and Group #9.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
10/15/2022 - CDG Cellar Does not like this wine:
Too old. Inherited from a friend who moved cross country.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/4/2022 - ShadowIII Likes this wine: 92 Points
Fill 5 mm into the neck, ruby with brick edges, nice core of cherry fruit, cedar and cigar box add complexity to the fruit aromas, good finish
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/1/2020 - kurzejewski wrote: flawed
Vinegar, two in a row..
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/17/2019 - vindictive wrote:
gritty, dark, some musty earth - drinkable, but not great
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/21/2019 - Château de Farmer wrote: 84 Points
This was probabaly a pretty solid wine 10 or 20 years ago. A nice ruddy red. Some surprising hints of stewed fruit notes, but mostly through tertiary. Some teriyaki sauce and tomato leaves.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/6/2017 - Blake Brown Likes this wine: 92 Points
1982 CAYMUS VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON NAPA- a regular release that shined from this stellar producer, this bottle gave and gave loads of treasures; there was serious, concentrated dark fruit in the nose followed by more in the taste profile consisting more on the wild side of blackberry, plum and currant that had a sweetness that blended in perfectly; full bodied, complex and long.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/26/2016 - Deux Chevaux wrote:
Deep and dark. On the whole, DannyK's note from 5 years ago was apt for us. Nice, but we expected more development and tertiary flavors. On the other hand, it did not seem tired. Quite enjoyable.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/31/2016 - Burgundy Al wrote:
Small taste this afternoon, brief note from memory. Very mature, nicely drinkable. No real problem or flaw, other than being a decade beyond its drinking window.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/10/2013 - jdabrowski1027 wrote:
Great bottle, youthful and evolving in the glass.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/15/2011 - dannyk8232 wrote: 88 Points
With some air, this wine opens up and is quite nice. The only beef I have is that as the primary fruit has certainly changed, I find the secondary spices and scents to be somewhat absent.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
5/17/2007 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 92 Points
Murky brown red color; minty cassis nose; tart, high pitched but well structured red fruit, cassis palate; medium finish
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/26/1998 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points
Caymus Estate Tasting 1982 to 1987 (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Nice cherry nose, hints of dusty earth, very rich fruit on the palate, medium body, soft fruit, subtle, good acid, good balance, medium/long finish, my #4 of 6.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/7/1993 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
1982 California Cabernet Sauvignon (Hi-Time Wine Cellars, Costa Mesa, Ca.): Caymus nose-old wood, great fruit, briary nose, touch vegetal, long, long finish, tasty.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/2/1992 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 89 Points
At Caymus. Good ruby color. Good legs. Nice bottle bouquet. Palate nicely developed and DELICIOUS. Excellent wine. 5-11-16-7: 89/100.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/29/1992 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 91 Points
1975-1984 CAYMUS ESTATE VINTAGE TASTING (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Dusty, nice, berry cabernet, very smooth, rich, raspberry, little light on the finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/26/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 89 Points
8 Cabernet Sauvignons tasted blind-fifth place. rich, stinky, almost corky nose, very grapey and flavorful on the palate, medium finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
7/13/1991 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 93 Points
Wine Group Dinner (Walnut Creek, Ca.): Beautiful cabernet fruit, nice, rich fruit in the mouth, lots of fruit on the finish.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/24/1990 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 78 Points
Tasting of 11 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignons. Was slightly musty on the nose, tasted slightly sour but big fruit, long baked fruit finish. My #10 and Group #9.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment