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2013 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection

Estate: Caymus Vineyards

Region: Napa Valley, North Coast, California, United States of America



Tasting Note:September 11, 2017

Night nine on the cruise and back to Chops Grille tonight. Asked for the Special Selection and was surprised to see it was a 2013 and not a 2014 like last night, always happy to try new vintages!

Dark purplish ruby red. Dark and thick nose with notes of dark cocoa, spices and cassis. Heavy tannins (7.5/10) and fuller bodied than the 2014. Not as big of a 'fruit bomb' or as blue as the 2014 but more complex with layers of dark berries, black cherries, spices, oak and sweet spices. Needs a bit more time to reach its full potential. Long finish too.


Drink Dates:

2017 till 2030.

Rating:

94 points.

Price Point:

$$$$ - Purchased on the Allure of the Seas for $125.67.



Tasting Note:June 28, 2017

Deep purplish ruby red. Black and dark fruits on the nose with some cinnamon. Heavy and super sweet tannins (7/10) with a full body. Rich and dark palate with sweet spices, cinnamon, nutmeg, cassis, black fruits, anise and a touch of gun powder. Definitely a better palate than the nose. Long and lingering finish. Potential to improve further if the nose gets itself together.


Drink Dates:

2017 till 2030.

Rating:

95 points.

Price Point:

$$$$ - Can be found for around $164.00.