Caymus

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1984

Lyle Fass
9.2

Nose is mature with altoids, mushroom decay, meat, maderized a bit, palate is round, ripe and drying. It’s nice, but seen better days — 9 days ago

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Caymus-Suisun

Suisun Valley Grand Durif

Meyer Anniversary — 2 days ago

Leigh SneadJohn Paul Kimes
with Leigh and John

Caymus Vineyards

50th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Light fruity delicious! This wine is worth every penny! — a month ago

Blake GiffordMelany Gifford
with Blake and Melany
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Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

I was surprised it was in a clear glass bottle. Still very young but surprisingly light. Very vanilla with fresh cherry’s. Not a big Cabernet at all. — 6 months ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Somm David T
9.4

When Caymus was Caymus!!!

It is good to remember the style of wine Chuck used to make. His wine from 2011 backwards. The wine I used to collect. I refer to this now as Caymus Classic. I have requested they make this style again every time I see a Caymus representative. Just 500 cases by simply picking earlier at lower brix and applying past winemaking. They under estimate how fast those cases would sellout.

I get they made a business decision to make a sweeter wine that will drink easier young. They get better critic scores and sell to a larger customer base. A customer base that generally drinks it like supermarket buyers…within the first two weeks of purchase.

Of course, 1997 was an epic vintage in Napa and this 97 bought weeks ago has been well stored and in perfect condition. I miss this wine as it has so much more character than their 2012 vintage & forward. So do many former Caymus collectors.

The nose reveals, bright, ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries that are just starting to reveal some liqueur notes, raspberries, strawberries & plum. Sandalwood, old, dry tobacco, baking soda, mid berry cola/licorice, some light graphite, dark spice, dry stems, decayed red flowers, red roses and violets.

The palate is exquisite. It is all beauty with nothing bitty or angular. Ripe, juicy, lush; blackberries, cassis, black raspberries, dark cherries with hints of some liqueur notes, raspberries, strawberries, mulberries as it unfurls & plum. Sandalwood, old, dry tobacco with ash, baking soda, mid berry cola/licorice, some light graphite, perfect dark spice with some tongue heat, mocha, dark chocolate baking bar, clove, cinnamon, nutmeg & hints of vanillin, dry herbs, baking soda, dry limestone powder, top soil with pebbles, slightly moist volcanic clay, dry stems, decayed red flowers, red roses and violets, excellent, rainfall acidity and an elegant, balanced, nicely tensioned & structured, polished finish that last two-minutes and lands on spice & gentle earthy tones. I miss their distinct spice. Glorious!!!

This bottle is somewhere on the other side of the bell curve and still singing. Still very sound. It won’t improve and recommend if you own, drink them sooner than later but certainly not a rush.

88% Cabernet, 10% Merlot & 2% Cabernet Franc. 25.95% Paladins, Skruggs, Wright-St. Helena. 52.15% Caymus Estate, Glos, Usibelli-Rutherford, 15.84% Sciambra-Atlas Peak, 6.06% Tambor Vineyards-Mt. Veeder.

Photos of: Caymus tasting room, tasting room courtyard, owner Chuck Wagner and vineyard.
— 24 days ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Grace Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This Napa wine is full-bodied and plush, with a velvety texture that coats the mouth. The fruit core is ripe and sweet, dominated by dark berries and chocolate flavors. Notes of toasty oak, vanilla bean, and cinnamon round out the flavor profile, making it rich. The tannins are soft making this wine superb. — 2 months ago

Michael Cammarata
with Michael

Caymus Vineyards

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Never seen this label - as I understand, it is one of Chuck Wagner’s junior Caymus - a blend of multiple cab grapes from the Sonoma valley. It tastes just like that - super soft, big dark red juice. Soft, velvet finish. For $79, feels like a steal. — 23 days ago

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Ming L
9.1

Stylistically similar to Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon. Rich and fruit forward with loads of oak influences. Probaly slightly more jammy than Caymus, it also has a bit more minerality nuance.
Undeniably delicious and easy to drink, it might benefit from several more years of bottle age.
— 10 days ago

Tom, Somm and 7 others liked this

Caymus-Suisun

The Walking Fool Suisun Valley Red Blend

Delicious and full bodied. Black cherries, black currants, dark chocolate and hints of vanilla all stand out to me. — 2 months ago

Chris Wales
with Chris

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2020

Beautiful sipper. Clean, velvety, and great with anything. — 6 months ago