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1997 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet - 750ml cabernet

2012 Caymus 40th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon - 750ml

$165.00
2012 Caymus 40th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus Vineyards produces two Cabernets Sauvignons – a “Napa Valley” and the venerable “Special Selection”. Both Cabernet bottlings have aromas and flavors which can only be achieved through “hang time” – a technique which chances the loss of crop if early winter sets in. Leaving the fruit to “hang” on the vine unusually long develops suppleness, increases color, and matures the tannins of the grapes. The wines are abundant in textural tannins yet soft as velvet. Crop thinning, allowing measured sunlight to reach the vine’s fruit zone, and waiting for increased ripeness are all part of our viticultural practices. Caymus Cabernets offer a wide array of aromas and flavors including cocoa, cassis and vanilla.

 

Varietal Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage 1997
Rating N/R
Bottle Size 750 ml
Bottle Quantity 1
Country USA
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Caymus
Color Red
Wine Type Table
Rating
Wine Spectator 1997 Caymus Cabernet Tasted from a magnum. Aromas of fresh dill and toast join ripe cherry and blackberry, with a touch of anise and sage. Elegantly styled, with a hint of sassafras, ending with ripe, integrated tannins. WS
Burghound
Varietal Cabernet
Vintage 1997
Rating NR
Barrels
French Oak 
Style
Bordeaux Blend
Owners
Chuck Wagner
Region California
Location North Coast
Producer Caymus Vineyards 
Winemaker
Charles Wagner
Production
30,000 cases (approx)
    Varietal Cabernet
    Vintage 2012
    Rating 96 RP
    Bottle Size 750 ml
    Bottle Quantity 1
    Country USA
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Caymus Vineyards
    Color Red
    Wine Type Table
    Varietal Cabernet
    Vintage 2012
    Rating 96 RP
    Barrels
    Style
    Cabernet
    Owners
    Region California
    Location North Coast
    Producer Caymus Vineyards
    Winemaker

    Production
    122,158 cases
    Robert Parker Rating 96 RP - They appear to be immune to some of winedom’s less than intelligent trends and fads that we see from time to time, and the result is a spectacular 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary offering. Its dense purple/black color is followed by copious quantities of crème de cassis and blackberry fruit, silky tannins, a voluptuous texture and stunning purity as well as length. This full-bodied effort is a fabulous example of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a tribute to this amazing family. It is so good now, why wait? However, I’m sure that like most vintages of Caymus, it will last for 20-25 years. Amazing!
    Antonio Galloni Rating The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary from Caymus hits the palate with a rush of dark cherry, plum, Coke, chocolate, brandy, spices and sweet new oak. There is good texture, viscosity and immediacy to the fruit at first, but the sickly sweet new oak and vanillin become overpowering soon after, totally covering the fruit and attenuating the mid-palate and finish. Thankfully, the finish is short. Even by today's standards in Napa Valley, this is a decidedly sweet style of Cabernet Sauvignon quite unlike pretty much anything else I tasted this year.
    Wine Spectator Rating Lavishly oaked, with creamy mocha, vanilla, cedar and anise notes at the edge of a rich core of dark berry, plum and black licorice flavors. Tight, focused and persistent, showing a seductive character.
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