Results for: "Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley"

Caymus Vineyards was founded in 1972 by Charlie and Lorna Wagner alongside their son Chuck, building on the family’s farming roots in Rutherford. From the start, their focus was Cabernet Sauvignon, and Caymus quickly became synonymous with the Napa Valley. The winery’s flagship, Caymus Special Selection, remains the only wine to win Wine Spectator’s “Wine of the Year” twice, a testament to its consistent excellence. Grapes are sourced from eight of Napa’s sixteen sub-appellations, allowing for a blend that captures the valley’s diversity while maintaining a signature style—dark color, ripe tannins, and plush fruit. Today, Chuck Wagner and his children continue the tradition.

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2013 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (94RP, 93IWR, 92WS). Wine Advocate: "A beautiful ripe, plump, fat and opulent style of Cabernet Sauvignon that Caymus has pioneered, the 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon has a dense purple color, loads of juicy blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, low acidity and no real evidence of oak, but a nice, plush, full-bodied opulence. This is irresistible, especially for a Cabernet Sauvignon coming in at 14.9% natural alcohol. (RP)" (12/2015)

Bid on this 4-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2009 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (94RP, 92CG, 92IWR, 92WE, 91WS), 2-bottles of 2014 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (94RP), and 1-bottle of 2015 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (95JD, 94RP, 93IWR). Of the 2015 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Jeb Dunnuck writes: "The 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon from Caymus is a stunner that offers ample balance and class paired with serious hedonistic fireworks. Revealing a saturated purple color and blockbuster notes of blackcurrants, cassis, chocolate, cedary spice, and hints of espresso, it’s velvety textured, full-bodied, concentrated, and flawlessly balanced. It opens up with time in the glass and is straight-up loaded with fruit and texture, yet it has the balance, depth, and pedigree to evolve for two decades or more if you’re so inclined." (01/2020)

Founded in Rutherford in 1972 by Chuck Wagner and his parents, Charlie and Lorna, Caymus Vineyards grew from a Napa Valley farming family’s roots. This 2023 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is presented in a generous one-liter format, offering 250 milliliters more than a standard wine bottle.

A new bottling from Caymus! Nurseryman is named for Jenny Wagner's grandfather, Frank Emmolo. His Emmolo Nursery supplied farm owners with quality grapevines during Napa Valley's evolution in becoming a world-renowned wine region. Wineries that put Napa on the map sourced vines from Frank - Napa's key nurseryman. From grapes grown on some of Napa Valley's best Cabernet soils, expect a rich, layered, and textured wine.

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1994 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (95WS, 91RP) and 1-bottle of 1995 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (92WS). Of the 1994 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Spectator writes: "A real mouthful of Cabernet any way you taste it. Bold, ripe, rich and flavorful, with complex layers of currant, black cherry and plum flavors nicely accented with cedary oak...From a producer with a superb track record with Cabernet. *Top 100 Wines of 1997* (JL)" (05/1997)

Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2006 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (92WS, 90CG, 90VN), 1-bottle of 2007 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (92WS), and 1-bottle of 2008 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (93WS). Of the 2008 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Spectator writes: "Openly fruity, rich, lush and layered, serving up a complex mix of plum, blackberry, black licorice and spices. Full-bodied and supple-textured, ending with a long, persistent finish that keeps repeating the core flavor themes. *Collectible* (JL)" (12/2010)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 1994 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (95RP, 93WS). Wine Advocate: "This hedonistic Cabernet Sauvignon's saturated purple color is accompanied by an exuberant, sweet, enveloping fragrance of smoky new oak, and jammy blackberry and cassis fruit. In the mouth, this lavishly wooded, black fruit-filled Cabernet is extremely full-bodied, with superb levels of fruit, glycerin, and extract. Like many 1994 Cabernet Sauvignons, it possesses extraordinary equilibrium, with the sweet tannin giving the wine considerable accessibility. The finish lasts for nearly 30 seconds. This will be a fun wine to drink young, but do not discount its aging ability. (RP)" (12/1997)

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 1995 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (93WS). Wine Spectator: "Sleek and well-structured, with a braid of exotic smoke, currant, green olive and herbal flavors that drape together nicely, holding a tight focus and showing how ripe, supple tannins can integrate without dominating. Finishes with a dash of mocha and spice. (JL)" (11/2005)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 2012 Caymus "40th Anniversary" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (96RP, 92IWR, 91WS). Wine Advocate: "They appear to be immune to some of winedom’s less than intelligent trends and fads that we see from time to time, and the result is a spectacular 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary offering. Its dense purple/black color is followed by copious quantities of crème de cassis and blackberry fruit, silky tannins, a voluptuous texture and stunning purity as well as length. This full-bodied effort is a fabulous example of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a tribute to this amazing family. Amazing! (RP)" (10/2014)

Bid on this 2-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 1997 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (94RP, 94W&S, 93VN) and 1-bottle of 1999 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (95WS, 91VN, 90RP). Of the 1999 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Wine Spectator writes: "Dark, rich and intense, a vibrant, deeply concentrated and firmly tannic style. Young and tight, this wine packs in lots of rich, chocolaty plum, black currant, cherry, anise and sage and herbal flavors. Really revs up the flavors on the finish, with unfolding layers of complexity and depth. *Cellar Selection* (JL)" (08/2002)

Founded in Rutherford in 1972 by the Wagner family, Caymus introduced Special Selection with the 1975 vintage. Produced from Cabernet Sauvignon chosen from standout barrels, this 2020 release carries the winery’s long-established flagship designation and the Napa Valley appellation.

Bid on this 2-bottle lot of 2000 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (93WE, 92WS). Wine Enthusiast: "A bright-edged wine, redolent of Bing cherry, raspberry, blackberry, anise, spice, cedar and herb flavors. Tannins are powdery, firm and ripe. They frame the wine in a toasty embrace, ending with a plush finish. Consistently a benchmark from the heartland of California Cabernet." (12/2003)

Bid on this 3-bottle tasting lot; including 1-bottle of 2007 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (96WS, 95JS, 93RP, 93VN), 1-bottle of 2008 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (98JS, 94RP, 94WS, 92CG, 92VN), and 1-bottle of 2009 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (97RP, 97WE, 93VN, 93WS, 91CG). Of the 2008 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, James Suckling writes: "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." (06/2011)

Bid on this 3-bottle lot of 1991 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (94WS, 92VN). Wine Spectator: "Healthy dark color, wonderful youthful vitality. Rich mocha, chocolate, black cherry and spice flavors, elegant and polished, with softening tannins and dusty, cedary oak adding dimension. Excellent balance. *Ranked #2 Wine of 1995* (JL, Web-2002)"

Founded in Rutherford in 1972 by Charlie, Lorna and Chuck Wagner, Caymus remains closely associated with the Wagner family’s multigenerational California winemaking tradition. The 2023 California Cabernet Sauvignon extends the Caymus name beyond its long-established Napa Valley Cabernet program.