2008 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection
- 94 WA
- 94 WS
- 93 IWC
- 98 JS
- Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
International Wine Cellar | Rating: 93
(15.4% alcohol): Bright, full medium ruby. Black raspberry, bitter chocolate and licorice on the nose. Lush, sweet, concentrated and mouthfilling; not nearly as porty as the basic cabernet, with seamless dark fruit flavors showing more energy and depth than the regular bottling. The finish is smoothly tannic, chocolatey and very long. Like a liquid confection, even at this early stage: this really saturates the mouth. This is so sexy now that it's hard not to wonder whether the wine's potential flavor complexity has been compromised by its uncanny early sweetness. But it certainly has the stuffing to age.Author: Stephen TanzerIssue: May/June 2011Wine Spectator | Rating: 94
Beautifully crafted, rich, intense and powerful, yet supple, graceful and polished, offering a generous core of spicy blackberry, black licorice, wild berry and light cedary notes. Full-bodied and expressive, this is both approachable now and sure to improve for several years.Author: James LaubeWine Advocate | Rating: 94
The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection is the first example of this cuvee to include Merlot (about 14%) in the blend. The Merlot component has given the wine a cocoa/chocolate nuance to its black currant, licorice-infused fruit. The tannins are velvety soft and the wine is beautifully textured and full-bodied. It is ideal for drinking now and over the next 15 years.Author: Robert ParkerJamesSuckling.com | Rating: 98
This is mind-blowing on the nose with sweet tobacco, chocolate, cedar, cigar box, and licorice. Full-bodied and round with a bright and velvety tannin structure. Starts off slow, but then flies away. This is fabulous. Intense finish. Delicious today, but will be even better after 2013Author: James Suckling
Self | Rating: 93
Author: kyleakersSelf | Rating: 94
Author: BORDEAUXLICIOUSSelf | Rating: 94
Author: ChrisMusSelf | Rating: 96
Author: vegasSelf | Rating: 97
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Drink Dates: 2010-2022Author: AlfredSelf | Rating: 94
I am a Caymus fan. But I didn't taste anything better than their regular Cab in this wine. Maybe my expectations were too high. Dark berries with road tar and camphor on the nose. Very deep body with a full mouthfeel and silky tannins. Very well integrated and a smooth, long finish.Author: Litig8tr
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Collector Data For This Wine
- 817 bottles owned
- 183 collectors
- Average collector rating: 95
(Out of 183 collectors)