1998 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection
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Score 96/100 · The Wine Advocate, Jun 2012
This stunning, inky/plum/purple-tinged 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection boasts a glorious fragrance of creme de cassis, licorice, toasty oak, spice box, cassis and vanillin. Full-bodied, opulent, flashy and irresistible, this endearing, plush, exuberant, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon is 3-5 years away from full maturity, yet it is already complex and rewarding. (RP)
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96
96/100
The Wine Advocate
88
88/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Deep ruby-red. Cassis, peat, licorice, menthol and a whiff of green pepper on the nose. A juicy wine with good texture and extract, but not yet showing a lot of flavor development or personality. Finishes with firm, slightly dry tannins and licorice and herbal notes.
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