This opulent wine comes from the winery's 40th anniversary and an outstanding Napa vintage. Even more dense and intense than it's outstanding sibling (Napa Valley Cabernet), the 2012 Special Selection Cabernet is an absolute joy to savor. The wine begins with aromas reminiscent of violets, graphite, crème de cassis, coffee grounds and lavender. The bouquet is intense and has a wonderful sense of terroir. There are flavors of mocha, blackberry preserves, graphite, blueberry and wonderful minerality. This showcases the exceptional vintage with fruit weight and structure. There is an incredible purity of fruit here with a long and lingering finish that persists for more than a half second. The texture and mouthfeel is immense with light tannins that make this wine impossible to resist right now. (Best 2015-2035) - December, 2015 (OB)
Wine Specifications
- Report Date: December, 2015
- Producer: Caymus Vineyards
- Vintage: 2012
- Drinking Window: 2015-2035
- Estimated Value: $175
- Country: United States
- Region: California
- Appellation: Napa Valley
- Importer: NA