2014 & 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux Blend & Red Blend Tasting Lot

“The 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley has a dense opaque purple color, a kiss of blackberry and cassis fruit, a full-bodied mouthfeel with ripe tannin and a long finish. It is very Caymus in its immediate accessibility, but has plenty of staying power and depth. This is lush, full, intense and pure. (RP)” (12/2016)

“Supple and fruit-forward, this is designed to win broad appeal, with easygoing plum, black cherry, loamy earth and blueberry flavors, supported by vanilla bean–accented oak. Features just enough tannins to remind you of its pedigree. (JL)” (06/2017)

“Love the nose here with dark fruit, fresh mushrooms and hot stones. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a long and flavorful finish. Classy red.” (01/2017)

“Another terrific wine is the 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon which is mostly from Erba Vineyard (just outside of Atlas Peak) but includes some fruit from the Davies Estate property. Deep purple in color, with ripe sexy blackberry jam and cherry fruits intermixed with licorice, smoked herbs, and graphite, it’s concentrated, full-bodied, unctuous and best drunk over the coming 12-15+ years. These come from a property managed by Davie Pina on the east side of Calistoga and are made by Cary Gott.” (12/2017)

“An intense and drying richness characterises this wine, which is big and bold with huge tannins and super-ripe black cherry fruit.” (10/2017)

“Made up of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-black colored 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville features a meaty/savory nose of chargrill, beef drippings, truffles and sautéed herbs over a core of cassis, blueberries and black cherries plus a waft of truffles. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has just enough fruit and a chewy texture, finishing on an earthy note. (LPB) 91+” (12/2018)