2004 Caymus, Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x750ml

Vinous 91+

(15.2% alcohol): Deep, bright ruby. Alluring aromas of dark berries, coffee, truffle and smoky oak. Plush, pliant and sweet, with a liqueur-like quality to its black fruit flavors that’s nicely counterpointed by harmonious ripe acidity. At once generous and juicy on the mid-palate. Not hugely complex today, and a touch warm on the finish, but this concentrated, ripely tannic wine will evolve further in the bottle. [Stephen Tanzer, 06/01/2015]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030

Robert Parker 95

Even richer and fuller than the regular bottling, but at the same time hedonistically and voluptuously styled is the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection. Dense ruby/purple with low acidity and huge amounts of fruit, this is a seamless, full-bodied, classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon to drink now and over the next 15-18 years. Tel. (707) 963-4204; Fax (707) 963-5958 [Robert M. Parker, Jr., 28/12/2007]

Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025