This 2016 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford represents the apex of the estate's winemaking philosophy, where meticulous vineyard selection and extended barrel ageing converge. The wine displays the characteristic depth and structure of mature Napa Valley Cabernet, with a measured alcohol of 14.5% allowing for graceful integration of oak influence and dark fruit concentration. The 2016 vintage has developed considerable complexity, rewarding patient cellaring over the coming decade whilst remaining accessible to those who appreciate wines of substance and provenance. Serve alongside prime beef or aged hard cheeses to fully appreciate its refined tannin architecture.
Data sheet
- Alcohol content
- 14.5
- Origin
- USA
- Vintage
- 2016
- Region
- Kalifornien
- Grape variety
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Closure
- Naturkorken
- Importer
- Chronic Cellars - PASO ROBLES WINERY, 2020 Nacimiento Lake Drive Paso Robles, CA 93446
- Producer
- Caymus, 8700 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford, CA 94573, USA
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 °C
- Body
- 5
- Tannin
- 4
- Acidity
- 3
- Sweetness
- 1
- Fruit
- 4
- Characteristics
- Powerful, Dry, French Oak, Age-Worthy
- Food pairing
- Dry Aged Beef, Lamb Rack, Wild Boar, Hard Cheese
- Élevage
- French Oak