Some Really Bad wines on Saturday

Wow on the day of my 10,000 tasting note which was spectacular ran into a buzzsaw of top 10 worst wines of the year candidates.

• 2022 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon California – USA, California (10/25/2025)
  I always love these wines at parties because I take almost as much pride in my top 10 worst wines of the year as my top 10 best wines of the year. In the top 3 right now based on the price point. Sweet fruits, globs of sugar and mild spice. Short uninspiring finish. Very artificial tasting wine. So the people that enjoy this clearly are not applying the tasting process to detect all the flaws which there are a ton in this wine. (65 pts.)

• 2023 Daou Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (10/25/2025)
  Dear god a billion dollar sale. This stuff is crap. Sweet fruit, spice and some floral notes. Such a awful finish taste. Not sure what the hell wine drinkers see here but reach out to me for some wine education as I can help. Had to cancel a favorite user on this one. (65 pts.)
• 2023 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 1858 Paso Robles – USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (10/25/2025)
  Crap sandwich and thanks to Spinal Tap for the reference. Chemicals, globs of overripe fruit, artificial vanilla coffee sweeteners and some spices. This is one of the better Total Wine sellers the person told me. Well we need to educate all wine drinkers immediately. Front runner for my top 15 worst wine of the year awards. Thanks Chuck! (54 pts.)

• 2023 Caliveda Cellars Pinot Noir – USA, California, Napa Valley (10/25/2025)
  The Total Wine guy asked what I thought well I told him this is terrible. Yes he gets commission on it but you could tell he was cornered on this one. Artificial color, flavors and just not sure what is in this crap. (50 pts.)

• 2023 Pike Road Wines Pinot Noir – USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (10/25/2025)
  Crap wine with light fruits, dried flowers and some spice. Short finish and the Pinot Noir wines in Oregon would be out of business if this is the crap they made. (70 pts.)