Cabernet is king at Caymus. During the decade of the nineties, there has been a succession of sumptuous, rich, concentrated, lavishly-wooded, cassis-flavored Caymus Cabernet Sauvignons. I tasted a number of different component parts of the 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon, all of which - at least from an aromatic, flavor, and textural perspective - resembled the 1994 Napa. Interestingly, when I saw Chuck Wagner in late October, he was not yet sure whether there would be a Special Selection in 1995, which is surprising in view of the vintage's high quality.- Robert Parker Jr. (12/1996)
A seductive style, with lots of spicy, vanilla-scented oak that leads to a rich, complex core of currant, black cherry, olive and plum. The tannins are smooth and polished; supple enough to drink now, yet substantial enough to cellar short-term. Best from 2000 through 2007. 26,000 cases made. — JL (08/1998)
Saturated ruby-red. Highly nuanced, floral aromas of red berries, baking spices, leather and smoky, roasted oak. Sweet and attractive in the mouth, with supple red berry and spicy oak flavors supported by lively acids. Finishes fairly tannic and quite spicy; turned dry with aeration and rather overwhelmingly oaky.- Stephen Tanzer (11/1999)
Producer: Caymus
Vintage: 1995
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Napa
Appellation: Napa Valley
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