More than a classic example of Caymus Cabernet, this wine exemplifies the uniquely singular Caymus “house character.” The intention over the decades has been to make subtle changes in order to improve wine quality – in the vineyard and in the winery. One may ask why change a good thing? In short, my answer is that Napa Valley, while born with great climate and soils for grapes (especially Cab), is a hotbed of competition, and this has generated improvements. Can you imagine, in one small valley, hundreds of winemakers all struggling to make their mark? Napa may be the most competitive wine community in the entire world – and continued change is just part of the fabric. Reviews: "The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection is, big, rich, voluptuous and totally sexy. Mocha, chocolate, plums, sweet spices and black cherries jump from the glass in this full-bodied, intense wine. This is one of the more immediate wines of the vintage, but all the elements are very nicely balanced. Once again Caymus has produced a gorgeous Special Selection that is delicious on its own, but that is also remarkable for a relatively large production of 9,600 cases that will make it easy to find. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2025. Caymus remains very much a family run operation, with Chuck Wagner’s son Joseph now increasingly involved in the business. " -Rated 93, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate |
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