Camus Conundrum

[Fruit Fly]

I've enjoyed many vintages of this wine. Does anyone have an opinion re the best years?

[Thomas]

It's good in the existential years..couldn't resist.

I think you mean Caymus; I'll have to leave the real answer to your question to someone who knows.

[This message has been edited by foodie (edited 01-11-2002).]

[winoweenie]

FF... Don't really understand what you're getting at as most whites from Calif don't show a whale of a lot of varience unless it's a really crappy vintage. These are wines that are vinified to be drunk on release. Are you looking for some older vintages? They be over the hill. WW

[Fruit Fly]

Right you are Foodie! I should've checked for the literal, non-literary spelling; "Caymus."

I also should've been more specific in my question. I haven't had a Conundrum since '97 and I'm wondering if Caymus is still making this unusual (to me), spicy blend. I was recently told that the later years were "mellower" and I'm wondering if Caymus has changed the style of this wine.

My parents still have a couple of bottles of the '97 that I fear are past the mark despite good storage.

[wondersofwine]

I have a Caymus Conundrum at home (I believe 2000). My introduction to this wine was at the Pinehurst Wine Festival around Labor Day. I thought the wine was interesting and a little on the sweet side. Perhaps they have made it more mellow although I'm not familiar with the earlier versions.