Caymus Vineyards – Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Napa Valley USA

Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 is a rich Napa Valley Cabernet with dark fruit, licorice and spice carried by a velvety, persistent structure.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region/Appellation: Napa Valley, California, USA
• Vintage: 2011
• Special Note: Special Selection is assembled from the best barrels of the vintage
• Style: Full-bodied, dry red

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Blackberry and currant are layered with black licorice, anise, cassis, brown spice, cigar box and earthy notes. The palate is rich and opulent, with fine-grained tannins and a velvety, persistent finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• Special Selection is assembled from the winery’s best barrels of the vintage
• Mature dark fruit is layered with licorice, spice, cigar box and earthy complexity
• Fine-grained tannins support the wine’s rich, velvety texture

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Ribeye
• Braised short ribs
• Roast lamb
• Aged cheddar

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Collectors of mature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
✓ Caymus Special Selection collectors seeking developed dark-fruit character
✓ Drinkers who enjoy rich Cabernet with licorice, spice and cigar-box notes
✕ Not ideal if you prefer light, restrained reds