Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2008 Caymus

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Producer	Caymus
Vintage	2008
Country	United States
Region	California
Appellation	Napa Valley
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol %	15.4%
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Perfect
Drinkable	-2030
Stock	3

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (94)

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.

Winespectator (94)

Beautifully crafted, rich, intense and powerful, yet supple, graceful and polished, offering a generous core of spicy blackberry, black licorice, wild berry and light cedary notes. Full-bodied and expressive, this is both approachable now and sure to improve for several years.

James Suckling (98)

This is mind-blowing on the nose with sweet tobacco, chocolate, cedar, cigar box, and licorice. Full-bodied and round with a bright and velvety tannin structure. Starts off slow, but then flies away. This is fabulous. Intense finish.

BOW (8.5)