Freddy R. Troya

9.1

A powerhouse Napa classic showing its age with grace and density. The 2012 vintage leans fully into Caymus’ signature fruit-forward opulence, offering a deeply concentrated and aromatic experience.

👃 Bursting with overripe black cherries, baked blueberries, and fig compote, layered over leather, toasted oak, and a warm touch of vanilla spice. Aromas are rich, seductive, and unmistakably bold.

👄 On the palate, it’s full-bodied, plush, and multi-layered, with flavors of cooked dark berries, espresso, and unsweetened dark chocolate. The tannins have softened beautifully, giving way to a silky texture and a dry, gently fading finish that still echoes with flavor.

Mouthfeel overall: Velvety, dense, and evolving, the age is starting to mellow the edges, but the wine still holds depth, richness, and a long tail of flavor. Caymus lovers, this vintage hits all the lush, hedonistic notes.

Drink now, or enjoy watching the last stretch of its maturity unfold over the next 2–3 years. 🍇🍫🖤 — 13 days ago

Bill Morgan

9.3

Hints of pepper Very full bodied. Even paired well with scallops. — 2 months ago

Dennis Hogenkamp

9.1

15.1% ABV Dark purple color. — 5 months ago

Nicholas Alexander

9.2

Incredible — 2 months ago

Henry Fuseler

9.0

5/2025. Bold flavor and finish. Very nice to drink. — 2 months ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Medium bodied. Toasty and bruised tropical fruits. Mango caramel. Guava. Meant for food. — 3 months ago

Jack Krawczyk

9.7

ripe blackberry, soft black pepper nose. light salinity in finish — 2 months ago

Doug Griffin

9.4

Outstanding. — 2 months ago

Desislava Petkova

9.6

Is so good, finish test of chocolate and vanilla. Love it — 3 years ago

Jeffrey Trezek

9.5

One of the faves for Shiraz. Big, bold, yet easy to drink. Punchy with black and red fruits, not to tannic. — 7 months ago