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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1998


Cabernet Sauvignon

from Napa Valley, California

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Wine Spectator 91 point ratingWine Spectator 91 point rating
Our Price: $139.99
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2006
Wine Spectator 2006 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 93 point ratingWine Spectator 2006 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 93 point rating
2005
Wine Spectator 2005 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point ratingWine Spectator 2005 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2005 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2005 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point rating
2004
Wine Enthusiast 2004 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 97 point ratingWine Enthusiast 2004 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 97 point rating
The Wine Advocate 2004 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 96 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2004 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 96 point rating
2003
The Wine Advocate 2003 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point ratingThe Wine Advocate 2003 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point rating
Wine Spectator 2003 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 93 point ratingWine Spectator 2003 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 93 point rating
The Wine News 2003 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 92 point ratingThe Wine News 2003 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 92 point rating
2002
The Wine News 2002 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point ratingThe Wine News 2002 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point rating
Wine Spectator 2002 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 93 point ratingWine Spectator 2002 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 93 point rating
2001
Wine Spectator 2001 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 95 point ratingWine Spectator 2001 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 95 point rating
2000
Wine Spectator 2000 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 92 point ratingWine Spectator 2000 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 92 point rating
1999
Wine Spectator 1999 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 95 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 95 point rating
1997
Wine Spectator 1997 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 95 point ratingWine Spectator 1997 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 95 point rating
Wine & Spirits 1997 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point ratingWine & Spirits 1997 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point rating
1989
Wine Spectator 1989 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 93 point ratingWine Spectator 1989 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 93 point rating
1988
Wine Spectator 1988 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point ratingWine Spectator 1988 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point rating
1987
Wine Spectator 1987 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 98 point ratingWine Spectator 1987 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 98 point rating
1986
Wine Spectator 1986 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 98 point ratingWine Spectator 1986 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 98 point rating
1985
Wine Spectator 1985 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 99 point ratingWine Spectator 1985 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 99 point rating
1984
Wine Spectator 1984 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 98 point ratingWine Spectator 1984 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 98 point rating
1981
Wine Spectator 1981 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point ratingWine Spectator 1981 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 94 point rating
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A viticultural choice we made years ago at Caymus-to deliberately reduce our crop yields in order to increase concentration and intensity of flavors-put us well ahead of the curve going into the 1998 growing season. This vintage saw quite cool overall weather patterns for our region, and many vintners addressed that challenge by thinning their crops during the summer to give the grapes left on the vines their best chance to reach maturity. Our own crop reduction measures started at fruit set and continued through the season. As a result, while our yields were low even by our standards, we were very pleased with the quality of the fruit and especially its maturity level. For even more selectivity, we picked our Cabernet in several passes through the vineyards. For example, we harvested Cabernet from one of our small estate blocks on October 1, 3, 13, 14 and 23. We were rewarded with the dark color and deep, lush flavors that we always seek in our wine. Following fermentation, we aged the lots separately, selecting primarily new French oak barrels, for 24 months before blending. I'm very proud of this bottling, truly the result of pro-active farming throughout a season of difficult weather conditions. Tasting notes Color: Deep black-purple. Nose: Spicy, layered aromas mingling black currants (cassis) with rich blackberry liqueur-the classic identifiers of deeply ripe Cabernet. These fruit aromas mesh seamlessly with notes of roasted espresso beans as well as vanillin from the toasted oak. Mouth: The wine continues to evoke the ripe Cabernet flavors promised in the aroma, adding abundant, multi-dimensional flavors of blackberries and black licorice. The texture is dense, thick and mouth-coating, the tannins firm but sweet. Restrained notes of smoky oak enhance the flavor and texture without dominating. This is a generous wine with an exceptionally long finish. It should drink well for several decades.

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