A powerful and opulent Napa Valley Cabernet selected from Caymus' finest barrels. The 2019 Special Selection delivers intense blackberry and boysenberry alongside blackcurrant, licorice, sandalwood, cocoa and toasted oak. Full-bodied and concentrated, with exceptionally smooth, velvety tannins, balanced acidity and a long, polished finish.

Wine Spectator | WS 94
Published: 15 Nov, 2024

Flashy, with boysenberry and mulberry pâte de fruit notes that roll through, throwing off licorice snap and açaí berry notes as well. Ends with a high-gloss toasty finish, but the fruit pushes through easily as apple wood and mint notes add range. For fans of the bold style. Drink now through 2040. 23,247 cases made.

Caymus.com

Each year, we set aside the best barrels of our Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley to produce Special Selection. Distinguished by extremely fine, velvety tannins and enjoyable upon release or with aging. A wine of structure with intense concentration of supple flavors and dark fruits. Special Selection is the only wine in the world honored twice as Wine Spectator magazine’s “Wine of the Year.”

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 15.9%
Closure: Natural Cork
Harvest: 2019
Oak: French oak ageing
Varietals: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Skin Contact: Extended extraction for colour, concentration and supple tannins
Winemaker: Caymus Vineyards
Region: Napa Valley, California, USA

Serving Temperature: 16–18°C
Decanting: 1–2 hours
Food Pairing: Prime rib, grilled steak, beef Wellington, roast lamb, braised short ribs, venison and mature hard cheeses