Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2016

Caymus is a well-respected winery located in Napa Valley, which has been creating their famous Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon since 1972. The Wagner family is behind the production of the wines, which are known for their distinctive style of deep color, fruit richness and ripe tannins. The wines offer aromas and flavors of cocoa, blackcurrant, ripe berries and vanilla. Caymus' wines can be enjoyed young, but they can also be aged to develop a cedar bouquet and more complex flavor nuances.

Caymus places great emphasis on vineyard selection, farming methods and winemaking techniques to achieve high quality. They grow Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on approximately 140 acres in Napa Valley, including areas such as Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak, Oak Knoll, Yountville, Rutherford, St. Helena, Wooden Valley and Calistoga. This geographical diversity allows them to produce the best possible wine every year. The older vines produce two distinct Cabernet Sauvignon wines: "Special Selection" and "Napa Valley". These wines have unique aromas and flavor profiles achieved through long vine aging, which promotes suppleness, intensifies color and ripens tannins. The wines are rich in texture, yet silky smooth.

Special Selection: Caymus only releases Special Selection this year, where the grapes are of particularly high quality. This wine is aged for 16 months in French oak barrels.