Caldwell Maverick Proprietary Red Society of Smugglers

Drinking at oeak

Two hour decant. Very deep dark ruby magenta color. Stewed plum, cola, and white chocolate Magic Shell on the nose. Smooth, dry palate, with somewhat brooding fruit. Firm, full tannins on the medium long finish.

Two hour decant. Very deep dark, yet bright, ruby magenta. Black cherry preserves, peppercorn, rose petals, ash, salted caramel and subtle pound cake on the complex nose. Very smooth, tongue drying palate, with silky, persistent acidity. Very firm tannins on the longish finish. This is pretty heavy, but fun.

Well structured and balanced. Long finish, no off notes. Excellent. Best after 90 minutes of air

Outstanding blend. Bold dark fruit, extremely well structured. Drinking great now and should for many years.

My friend opened it at a huge birthday party. Deep dark purple. Young red cherry and raspberry on the nose. Not sure what the blend is but it was tasty. Great blend on this one. I got cherry, cranberry, and a hint of raspberry on the palate with a nice finish. I would love to have tasted this a few years from now because I think it needs more time but it was a great bottle now. Vanished in a …

Big, bold, nice finish

Three and a half hour decant. Nearly opaque ruby purple color. Rich, meaty nose with notes of roast beef, brown sugar, cranberry, thyme, black cherry, toasted tortilla shell and very salty caramel. Thick, velvety, grippy palate with good, lingering, mouth drying acidity. Firm, full tannins on the medium to medium long finish.

Vanilla, baking spices and dark fruit. As wine opened tannins softened and full mouth feel allowed a very enjoyable and expressive wine

Fantastic wine. Nose had a bit of cherry. Initial taste had a prominent cinnamon and black pepper profile. As the bottle went on, we tasted a bit of oak and vanilla in the aftertaste.