"A showy young wine that's smooth, rich and concentrated. Delivers firm, intense yet supple layers of currant, cedar, toasty, cedary oak and tannins that firm up, offering hints of mineral, sage and dusty berry. Best from 2009 through 2013. 32,344 cases made. 92 points" Wine Spectator

"Tasted from magnum. Notable dill and tarry aromas are intense, with vivid blackberry and black cherry fruit, with touches of herb and cedar.--'97 California Cabernet retrospective. Drink now. 2,000 cases made. 86 points" Wine Spectator

"Lots of aromatic complexity, with ripe plum, blackberry, mineral, slate and cedary oak flavors that are rich and concentrated, with ripe, polished tannins and a long, full-bodied finish that echoes mocha and berry flavors. Keeps revealing vivid and thick flavor nuances. Another amazing Caymus Special Selection. Best from 2005 through 2013. 7,885 cases made. 95 points" Wine Spectator

"Rich yet sleek and concentrated, with tiers of ripe plum, wild berry and black cherry. Shows a touch of spice, sandalwood and nutmeg. The long, detailed aftertaste that keeps introducing new flavors. Best from 2006 through 2014. 8,800 cases made. 93 points" Wine Spectator