1983 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection
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Score 89/100 · Robert Parker, Oct 1993
Few wineries in the world can boast such an enviable record of consistent excellence as that of Caymus. No further tasting note.
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90/100
Wine Spectator
89
89/100
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90 points
Wine Spectator
Score 90/100 · Wine Spectator, May 1988
A mouthful of rich, concentrated, textured Cabernet that's loaded with ripe cherry, cassis, chocolate and toasty oak and cedary flavors that unfold on the palate. It's lean and tannic like most '83s, but it's balanced and the elements are in perfect order.
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Caymus Vineyard
Caymus Vineyards, based in the heart of Napa Valley, produces Cabernet Sauvignon from low-fertility valley floor and mountain sites, shaped by meticulous viticulture including dry farming, high-density planting, yield thinning, and late harvesting to achieve its signature rich, opulent style.
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