Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

9.332 ratings
9.06 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Matt

Surprised by this. At a stage where the oak is starting to integrate, fruit is dropping, and texturally the wine is drinking great. Noticeable tannins that are softening out. Alc. poked out a bit resulting from an above ideal serving temp. Driven by warm and savory spices, sweet tobacco, iron, and the black fruits are drying out. Not always a fan of this wine upon release but have had some examples with age that have been good. Curious how it will be at the 20 year mark.

Surprised by this. At a stage where the oak is starting to integrate, fruit is dropping, and texturally the wine is drinking great. Noticeable tannins that are softening out. Alc. poked out a bit resulting from an above ideal serving temp. Driven by warm and savory spices, sweet tobacco, iron, and the black fruits are drying out. Not always a fan of this wine upon release but have had some examples with age that have been good. Curious how it will be at the 20 year mark.

1 person found it helpfulSep 3rd, 2017
Brian Thompson

Sales & Marketing Krupp Brothers Winery, Stagecoach Vineyard

9.4

Another 2003 Napa Cabernet that is drinking gorgeously with proper aging. Velvety with mellowed tannins. Beautiful nose of cassis, cedar, and blackberries. A good pairing with frozen pizza? Why yes!

Another 2003 Napa Cabernet that is drinking gorgeously with proper aging. Velvety with mellowed tannins. Beautiful nose of cassis, cedar, and blackberries. A good pairing with frozen pizza? Why yes!

Apr 22nd, 2016
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

8.7

2003 Caymus. Good juice. Brought by Henry to Eagles/ Dallas

2003 Caymus. Good juice. Brought by Henry to Eagles/ Dallas

Dec 14th, 2014
Mark Grammer

Full bodied. Lots of fruit with minerals, a hint of black tea and nice balance. Thanks CB!

Full bodied. Lots of fruit with minerals, a hint of black tea and nice balance. Thanks CB!

Apr 29th, 2021
Gerardo Suro

Magical

Magical

Jul 4th, 2017
Skip Smyser

Very nice🍷

Very nice🍷

May 26th, 2016
Xavier Valero

Very tasty. Needs decanting. After a half hour fruit starts showing. Still can last another 5 years.

Very tasty. Needs decanting. After a half hour fruit starts showing. Still can last another 5 years.

May 9th, 2016
John Bornholdt

2003 Vintage, nice year for Caymus. Big Napa grape not overly oaky.

2003 Vintage, nice year for Caymus. Big Napa grape not overly oaky.

Nov 6th, 2015
Skip Smyser

Not my favorite vintage but this Cab continues to improve with age. Drinking much better than a few years ago

Not my favorite vintage but this Cab continues to improve with age. Drinking much better than a few years ago

Aug 17th, 2014
Peter Slagowitz

Been holding this in the cellar a while. Delicious. Cassis, plums subdued tannins.

Been holding this in the cellar a while. Delicious. Cassis, plums subdued tannins.

Jul 28th, 2014