Caymus Vineyards
Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
A rich, dense ruby color, hints at the dark fruit nose of blackberry and currant that carries through to the palate, interwoven with complex aromas of black licorice, anise and creme de cassis. On the palate, the wine opens up to reveal an earthiness, with brown spice, cigar box and ripe dark fruits that linger throughout the extracted and long finish. The texture is opulent and rich, yet has a velvety quality with supple density.
A rich, dense ruby color, hints at the dark fruit nose of blackberry and currant that carries through to the palate, interwoven with complex aromas of black licorice, anise and creme de cassis. On the palate, the wine opens up to reveal an earthiness, with brown spice, cigar box and ripe dark fruits that linger throughout the extracted and long finish. The texture is opulent and rich, yet has a velvety quality with supple density.
Jun 20th, 2021
Hitting on all cylinders.
Hitting on all cylinders.
1 person found it helpfulApr 13th, 2024
This should be the only Caymus.
This should be the only Caymus.
1 person found it helpfulDec 5th, 2021
Dark Ruby with aromas of rich berry fruit and hints floral and earthy spice. On the palate youthful flavors of cherry, plum and sweet blackberry preserves with complex zesty notes of cacao, spice, forest floor and rich oak. Silky supple tannins, great balance with acidity, long finish, outstanding mouthfeel, ending with oak, mineral and spice notes. WOW! Tasting Sample!
Dark Ruby with aromas of rich berry fruit and hints floral and earthy spice. On the palate youthful flavors of cherry, plum and sweet blackberry preserves with complex zesty notes of cacao, spice, forest floor and rich oak. Silky supple tannins, great balance with acidity, long finish, outstanding mouthfeel, ending with oak, mineral and spice notes. WOW! Tasting Sample!
1 person found it helpfulDec 11th, 2019
The 2015 Caymus ‘Special Selection’ Cabernet Sauvignon is an epic follow-up to the exceedingly good 2014 edition of this wine. The wine shows considerably better following a two hour decant. An inky, glass-staining purple color with a core resembling a black hole, this massive wine begins with aromas reminiscent of creme de cassis, dark chocolate shavings, graphite, blueberry compote and licorice candy. The fruit weight that engulfs the mid-palate exudes decadence. Mouth-watering acidity alongside black tea, Black Forest Cake and creme de cassis flavors with lighter earthy undertones all entice the senses on the palate. While obviously not for the weary, this gorgeous wine is impossible to resist now and will provide drinking enjoyment over the next two decades. Drink 2020-2040- 97
The 2015 Caymus ‘Special Selection’ Cabernet Sauvignon is an epic follow-up to the exceedingly good 2014 edition of this wine. The wine shows considerably better following a two hour decant. An inky, glass-staining purple color with a core resembling a black hole, this massive wine begins with aromas reminiscent of creme de cassis, dark chocolate shavings, graphite, blueberry compote and licorice candy. The fruit weight that engulfs the mid-palate exudes decadence. Mouth-watering acidity alongside black tea, Black Forest Cake and creme de cassis flavors with lighter earthy undertones all entice the senses on the palate. While obviously not for the weary, this gorgeous wine is impossible to resist now and will provide drinking enjoyment over the next two decades. Drink 2020-2040- 97
1 person found it helpfulFeb 14th, 2019
Jammy beginning with a pleasantly peppery finish. Overall very smooth. Medium body.
Jammy beginning with a pleasantly peppery finish. Overall very smooth. Medium body.
Feb 15th, 2020
Nose is boysenberry with dark red fruits. Under tones of wilted violet play so we'll together. This pallet, amazing. Tingles and dances all the way down. Dark red murky fruits. What sets this bottle apart from others is it's length. It lasts forever. One glass can be enjoyed for many moments, but at this price point I suppose it is appropriate
Nose is boysenberry with dark red fruits. Under tones of wilted violet play so we'll together. This pallet, amazing. Tingles and dances all the way down. Dark red murky fruits. What sets this bottle apart from others is it's length. It lasts forever. One glass can be enjoyed for many moments, but at this price point I suppose it is appropriate
Oct 25th, 2019