Cabernet is king at Caymus. During the decade of the nineties, there has been a succession of sumptuous, rich, concentrated, lavishly-wooded, cassis-flavored Caymus Cabernet Sauvignons. I tasted a number of different component parts of the 1995 Cabernet Sauvignon, all of which - at least from an aromatic, flavor, and textural perspective - resembled the 1994 Napa. Interestingly, when I saw Chuck Wagner in late October, he was not yet sure whether there would be a Special Selection in 1995, which is surprising in view of the vintage's high quality.

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A seductive style, with lots of spicy, vanilla-scented oak that leads to a rich, complex core of currant, black cherry, olive and plum. The tannins are smooth and polished; supple enough to drink now, yet substantial enough to cellar short-term. 26,000 cases made.

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1995 Horizontal tasting during golf trip comparing one Brunello - Collosorbo, California Cab - Caymus and Bordeaux - Cos Labory. Caymus was clearly a btter wine, but was the most expensive of the three. The Cos LaBory has thin and had no finish. The Collosorbo had life left in it with many different flavors coming from start to finish. The Caymus had more upfront fruit and a better lasting finish.