Caymus Vineyards - California Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 (750ml)
Price: $74.99
Producer | Caymus Vineyards |
Country | United States |
Region | California |
Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
Vintage | 2021 |
Sku | 6510 |
Caymus Vineyards Description
Caymus has been producing Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon since 1972. In the decades since, we have learned a great deal about the conditions that enable the production of this varietal. These conditions can be found in other parts of California. Places from Paso Robles to the lesser-known areas in Lake Monterey and San Benito Counties can produce great Cab. We search for special pockets of land with warm days and cool nights, whose rocky soils mean that vines struggle, thus producing rich, concentrated wine.
Since the early days of Caymus, we have worked to create a signature style of Cabernet - dark and lush, with ripe fruit and luxurious tannins, drinkable upon release or with age. This wine displays that Caymus character. Just as Napa came from obscurity to demand attention, so may other partys of the state, This wine reflects optimism about how much remains to be explored and cultivated in the world of fine winemaking.
Daniel Hernandez-Brun for K&D: 90 Points
The 2021 Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon is the newest addition to the Caymus line-up, with fruit sourced from the likes of Paso Robles, Monterey, and San Benito County. At 14.7% ABV, this heavyweight is surprisingly light on its feet. It is a deep garnet in color with magenta at the rim, a testament to the Wagner family's tendency towards deep extraction. And while those aromas of rich black and red fruit are certainly present, I am pleasantly surprised to find secondary notes of cedar, leaf tobacco, and dark chocolate taking center stage. The palate clearly marks this as a Caymus wine, with the rich mouthfeel and telltale raspberry punch right up front. It is full and bold, with a finish that displays hints of black tea leaf and boysenberry. Drink now.
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