2013 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

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)

This impressive follow up to the exquisite 2012 rendition comes from another great vintage. The 2013 is sourced from eight of the sixteen sub-appellations in Napa Valley. As the wine itself opens, it delivers aromas of blackberry, cassis, milk chocolate and anise. On the palate this continues to deliver delicious flavors of black cherry, milk chocolate, anise, graphite and smoke through a rich and voluptuous body. The mouth coating finish is long and persistent leaving behind layers of dark fruits lingering. Excellent now and will only become more compelling with time. (OB)