WINEMAKER'S NOTES:
Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. Since its founding in 1972, Caymus has become renowned as a consistent leader in the production of Napa Valley Cabernet. Grapes for this wine are farmed in 8 of Napa’s 16 sub-appellations, with diversification enabling us to make the best possible wine in a given year. Our Cabernet offers layered, lush aromas and flavors, including cocoa, cassis and ripe berries.
The 2023 growing season in Napa Valley was characterized by a cool spring, plentiful rainfall, and a warm, but not excessively hot, summer. This allowed for a long, slow ripening process, which is crucial for developing complex flavors and tannins in Cabernet Sauvignon. The cool weather conditions allowed the grapes to hang on the vines longer, resulting in increased flavor development and a more refined tannin structure.
