Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

$169

The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection is the first example of this cuvee to include Merlot (about 14%) in the blend. The Merlot component has given the wine a cocoa/chocolate nuance to its black currant, licorice-infused fruit. The tannins are velvety soft and the wine is beautifully textured and full-bodied. It is ideal for drinking now and over the next 15 years. Robert Parker

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Red Wine
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy

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Greg Ballington Delectable Pro

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

Dark garnet red with a ruby hue. Aged characteristics on the nose with some tobacco leaves, anise, damp leaves and dark berries. Medium tannins (6/10) and full bodied. Quite earthy on the palate with some dried cherries, cigar box and some light leather. Long finish with solid acidity. Drink till 2023.

Dark garnet red with a ruby hue. Aged characteristics on the nose with some tobacco leaves, anise, damp leaves and dark berries. Medium tannins (6/10) and full bodied. Quite earthy on the palate with some dried cherries, cigar box and some light leather. Long finish with solid acidity. Drink till 2023.

9.3

Bryan Maxson Delectable Pro

Just starting to be interesting, should have waited 5 more years.

Just starting to be interesting, should have waited 5 more years.

9.3

Nikki Erpelding Delectable Pro

Very lush, layered black fruit, chewy tannins. Too extracted for my taste. Undeniable American steak house Cabernet Sauvignon.

Very lush, layered black fruit, chewy tannins. Too extracted for my taste. Undeniable American steak house Cabernet Sauvignon.

8.8

Roy Goble Delectable Pro

So much chocolate my wife said to save it for dessert

So much chocolate my wife said to save it for dessert

9.2

Nathaniel DiMaggio Delectable Pro

Big rich Cab. Tasty bottle.

Big rich Cab. Tasty bottle.

8.6

Marcus L Delectable Pro

Awesome at any age so far as I have seen. Great wines.

Awesome at any age so far as I have seen. Great wines.

9.4

Nathaniel DiMaggio Delectable Pro

My favorite volume Cabernet producer

My favorite volume Cabernet producer

9.0

Big Bob Dillon aka G-Somm Delectable Pro

Got a little worried , not stored very well,

Got a little worried , not stored very well,

8.6

Joe DAscoli

Smooth and really good fruit. Paired well with the wagyu picanha roast done in the grill. From magnum

Smooth and really good fruit. Paired well with the wagyu picanha roast done in the grill. From magnum

9.4

Reggie Sheehan

One of the best Caymus SS we have tasted. First one out of the case and found the 2008 to be drinking well!!

One of the best Caymus SS we have tasted. First one out of the case and found the 2008 to be drinking well!!

9.5
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