Reviews & Ratings

2014 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon "Special Selection"

Winery: Caymus

Vintage: 2014

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Special Selection"

Wine Category: Cabernet Sauvignon

Grape blend: Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $180

Cases produced: 25,964

KWG Score: 90.7 (based on 4 reviews)

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

Review date: October 30, 2017

Wine Review: This opaque and dark ruby colored Cabernet Sauvignon from Caymus opens with a black cherry and vanilla oak bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced and smooth. The flavor profile a ripe plum and blackberry blend with notes of black cherry. I also detected hints of blueberry and oak mixed in as well. The finish is dry and its flavors linger and last for a very long time. I would pair this very good Cab with a prime rib. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: 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. Rich, fine-grained tannins are balanced with ripe fruit, acidity and oak.

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