2009 Caymus, Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1x750ml

Robert Parker 97

Deep garnet in color, the 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection comes wafting out of the glass with drop-dead gorgeous scents of Christmas cake, Chinese five spice, sandalwood and dried roses over a core of warm cassis, dried mulberries and stewed tea plus wafts of pencil lead and underbrush. Full-bodied, the palate is oh-so-light on its feet, featuring layers of perfumed black and red fruit preserves and an exquisitely fine-grained frame, finishing long with bags of freshness and loads of minerally sparks. [Lisa Perrotti-Brown, 13/12/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2038

Vinous 93

Bright medium ruby. Crystallized black raspberry, blueberry, violet and some sexy earth tones on the alluring nose. Suave and savory on the palate, conveying a seductive creaminess of texture to its dark fruit, mocha and soil flavors. I loved this wine’s 3-D, mouth-saturating character and complicating salinity. Really resounds on the very long, chewy, savory finish, where the ripe tannins are nicely buffered by the wine’s strong mid-palate material. (14.9% alcohol) [Stephen Tanzer, 25/07/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2032