2006 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

Average Price: $72.49

Style:	Red Wine
Grape Type:	Cabernet Sauvignon What is Cabernet Sauvignon?
Region:	Napa About Wine from Napa

CG 90

ST 90

WS 92

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About Caymus Vineyards

Caymus hits the mark for rich, lavishly oaked Cabernet Sauvignon with bold cassis, black cherry, loam and spice flavors that often verge on sweet. These wines offer lush texture along with considerable early appeal. The expensive Special Selection is made from the best lots of Cab... more

Expert Reviews

Rated: 90 by Connoisseurs' Guide, Dec 08

Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wines

Ripeness and sweet oak are the governing traits of this very rich and wide-open wine, and it is more geared to dark chocolate and caramelly sweetness than it is to classic Cabernet fruit. That said, it is positively plush on the palate with extract to spare, so much so, in fact, as to make its hard turn to tannin and heat an acceptable sin. Those who demand varietal precision will be less than happy, but unrepentant fans of opulent reds are certain to find lots to like here as well.

Rated: 90 by Stephen Tanzer, Dec 08

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

Bright ruby-red. Aromas of cassis, spicecake and bitter chocolate, with a strong component of sweet, nutty oak. Lush, full and sweet, with black fruit, dark chocolate and graphite flavors dominating. Finishes with big, broad, mouthdusting tannins that coat the front teeth. There's no reason not to enjoy this cabernet now but it should evolve nicely for five or six years.