Bold Block
Mollydooker Wines
The Boxer Shiraz 2011
Deep, dark Ruby color with a fruity nose and tons of ripe berries with oaky notes. Jammy big and bold blackberry flavors with some spice, cacao, cedar and leather notes with nice mouthfeel. Big fine tannins with berry fruit carried over to the finish with oak and sweet spice. Nice! — 2 months ago
Kay Brothers
Amery Vineyard Block 6 Shiraz 2004
Still looks young, high acidity keeps it fresh. So different from an Hermitage! — a day ago
Hirsch Vineyards
Block 8 Pinot Noir
needed a few more years but has great structure — 2 months ago
Walnut Block Wines
Collectables Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Incredible — 5 months ago
Ghost Block
Pelissa Vineyard Zinfandel 2021
Inky in color with a wide reddish rim.
Fruity on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate and easy drinking.
Showing red and black fruits with light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn, cola, Mediterranean spices and light licorice.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.
This is a delicious Single Vineyard Zinfandel from Napa Valley. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.
Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.
Good by itself as a sipping wine, and will pair nicely with burger and fries.
14.9% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$40. — a month ago
Boekenhoutskloof
The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend 2022
Bonbon à la prune et cerise noire, avec des touches de cacao et de café. — 2 months ago
Caymus Vineyards
Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Caymus Vineyards – Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸
Overview
Special Selection is Caymus’ flagship bottling, the only wine to twice earn Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year.” The 2013 vintage comes from a benchmark Napa year—warm, consistent, and producing deeply concentrated fruit. 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from prime valley-floor sites, this wine showcases the Caymus hallmark: bold, plush, and fruit-driven Napa opulence.
Aromas & Flavors
Opulent blackberries, cassis, and baked blueberries, wrapped in layers of cocoa, espresso, and toasted vanilla. Secondary notes of licorice, sweet tobacco, and graphite add depth. With time in the glass, hints of cedar and leather start to show, signaling the early stages of graceful evolution.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and richly textured, almost velvet-like, with powerful yet polished tannins. The 2013 vintage delivers intensity and weight, but with balance—long, lingering finish loaded with ripe dark fruit and spice.
Winemaking Notes
Meticulous cluster selection, long maceration for depth, and extended aging in new French oak barrels (18+ months). Chuck Wagner’s hallmark style: unapologetically ripe fruit, creamy oak integration, and a seamless, approachable structure even in youth.
Food Pairing
A natural match for grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, or herb-crusted lamb. For a more indulgent pairing, try it with aged Gouda or truffle-infused dishes.
Verdict
A monumental vintage of Caymus Special Selection—ripe, hedonistic, and still showing youthful vigor more than a decade later. Built for aging, yet already a crowd-pleaser. A benchmark expression of Napa Cabernet’s luxurious side.
Personal Pick Highlight
2013 stands out as one of Napa’s greatest modern vintages, and tasting it now is like catching Caymus in its prime sweet spot: power meeting polish. Cheers! — 2 months ago
Brett Durci
Nose of tart fruit and spice which shows up in the palate as well. Silky tannins that take a little time to build up. Easy to drink for a medium bodied red. It's holding up well to hearty spicy chilli, and the spice of the food is letting the fruit show more through the spice notes of the wine. Curious to see how it develops when I have some tomorrow. — 7 hours ago