Caymus Conundrum

[Bill Hunt]

Based on dozens of recs. I have made for Caymus Conundrum (now Conundrum), I now have to say that it has changed, and not for the better, IMHO. It had been our "house white" for many years, and due to its body, acid and floral notes, has paired with a lot of food.

Well, and it pains me, things seem to have changed. I have noticed an "evolution" to less floral, and higher acid, but I feel that the balance has been going downhill for some time now.

I tend to believe that the Muscat and Viognier, which went a long way to that floral bouquet, are now almost totally missing. Could be $'s (as the base-price has not changed much over the years), or perhaps sources, or maybe a new philosophy?

Anyway, it is no longer our "house white," and I doubt that I will recommend it, unless one is looking for a high-acid SB/Chard blend, with a particular dish. I have many, better balanced, SB's, and Chards, and will rec. those.

Not sure how many others have enjoyed Conundrum in the past, but I would be interested in their thoughts and observations.

TIA,

Hunt

[wineglas1]

It markets well and as any wine that catches on seems to decline in quality with the increase in production. Never liked any vintages of this.

[JAB]

I thought that it was too sweet and I like sweet wines.

[Bill Hunt]

I never detected any RS, though it could well have been there.

Once, all aspects were in balance, but not any longer.

Just my observations (oh, and also those of my wife).

Hunt

[zin1953]

I thought it went downhill sometime ago . . . but that's me.

[Bill Hunt]

I felt that their pinnacle was maybe in 1999, but kept with them, through the 2000's. Now, I am questioning myself.

Once, just a simple sniff would transport me to "Southern Nights," and the flowers in bloom. Not at all, nowadays.

Hunt