2006 Caymus "Special Selection" Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (Was $160)

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94 points Wine Spectator: "Complex, riveting aromas of spice, cola and sassafras join wild berry, spice, black cherry and sage notes in this full-bodied, intensely flavored, tightly focused and very persistent display of fruit that's long and lingering." (03/09) 92 points and two stars from the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine: "Both of the Caymus Cabernets reviewed in this issue embrace unabashed ripeness as a defining trait, but, in this instance, the wine's rush to ripeness is balanced by a wealth of very sweet oak and well-extracted fruit. Plush and full-bodied and shot through with cassis and cocoa, the wine more than makes up in richness for what it may lack in finesse, and its slight edge of last-minute heat is easy enough to forgive. Fans of unabashedly expressive Cabernets will find lots to like here." (12/08) Established in 1972 Caymus Vineyards is one of the benchmark cabernet sauvignon producers in Napa Valley, with an enviable track record of producing some of Napa's finest reds. Always a favorite among wine critics, Robert Parker rated the 2005 92-94 points and the 2004 scored 95 points and the 2006 is sure to achieve the same level of acclaim.

Price: $99.00

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 By: Fred von Lohmann |  Review Date: 11/14/2009 
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Dead last finisher against 2006 Groth Reserve, 2002 BV Latour, 2004 Silver Oak Napa, 2003 Blankiet, 1997 Mondavi Reserve. Clearly still very young, overwhelming green stem on the nose and high acid. Improved steadily with multiple decatings over many hours, but hard to recommend this when there are many other great options at this price.

 By: Gestalted |  Review Date: 8/13/2009 
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Probably the biggest disappointment this year for me. Wild berry nose, dried fruit mid palate and chewy burnt coffee finish. This wine lacked every element I look for in a rich Napa Cab. I've tasted more complex Merlots than this. Do yourself a favor and purchase the 2007 Caymus (reg) instead and be prepared to be amazed!

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Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends

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United States

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California

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Napa Valley

- America's most famous wine region, which encompasses a varied geographical territory running about 20 miles long from the San Francisco Bay northward to the foot of Mount St. Helena. Napa's great diversity, both in terms of climate and terroir, has led to the creation of a number of smaller AVAs like Stags Leap District, Rutherford, Howell Mountain, Oakville and Mount Veeder, among others. Cabernet and chardonnay still reign supreme, but just about everything under the sun is grown in Napa Valley, in quality levels ranging from $2 jug wine to $500 a bottle California cab.