2011 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

“A brilliant wine, and one of the stars of the vintage, the 2011 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection boasts aromas of blueberry pie, blackberries, cassis and white flowers. It is a terrific success for the vintage. (RP)” (10/2013)

“Beautifully crafted, rich, deep, layered, textural and persistent, this offers a range of mocha-laced currant, black licorice, espresso and vanilla bean flavors, gaining depth and complexity on the long, smooth finish. *Collectible* (JL)” (10/2014)

“This shows so much dark chocolate, tar, blackberries and plums. Toasted oak. Coffee. It's full-bodied but there is a thick tannic texture. Chewy but juicy and fresh.” (05/2014)

“A brooding black hole of a nose, offering aromas of cassis, blackberry, blueberry, violet and licorice. Densely packed and thick but with harmonious acidity framing the intense, youthfully medicinal flavors of dark berries and chocolate mint. The exotic chocolatey oak quality accentuates this glyceral Cabernet's almost porty character. Finishes with serious building tannins that appear to be supported by the wine's impressive density. (ST) 92+” (05/2014)