Reviews & Ratings

2009 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon "Napa Valley"

Winery: Caymus

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $68

Cases produced: 71,690

KWG Score: 92 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: December 19, 2011

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Cabernet from Caymus is very impressive! It opens with a mild red currant bouquet with a hint of boysenberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, well balanced, and very smooth. The flavor profile is a delicious blueberry with notes of cherry vanilla oak. The finish is dry and its moderate fine tannins sail away nicely. This is a superb Cabernet and it would pair perfectly with filet mignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Scarlet color and brackish edges. Nose is sweet fruit and smoked meats. This wine already has some bouquet− truffle mushrooms, vanilla style oak. The palate is creamy richness with nuances of leather and a cocoa-style fine grain tannin. The flavors and structure of this vintage are consistent with the Caymus style − spice, toast, cassis − fully rich, yet supple. - Chuck Wagner, Winemaker

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