1975-1984 CAYMUS ESTATE VINTAGE TASTING

Exciting to taste the Estate Vintages.

The older vintages tasted better than the newer in general.

• 1975 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 98 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Richer berry fruit than the 1978, nice, older, fruitier, richer, very sweet fruit, pretty fruit, big body, long finish, slightly angular fruit.

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• 1982 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 96 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Big, rich, balanced, pleasant, hint of briar and chocolate on the nose, big, rich, briary, currents and berry fruit.

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• 1982 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Dusty, nice, berry cabernet, very smooth, rich, raspberry, little light on the finish.

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• 1983 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Nice, rich, newer cabernet, nice, soft berry fruit, pleasant, open, at pea.

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• 1978 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Nice, berry fruit, older cabernet nose, more powerful than the 19755, big body, lovely nose and taste, hint of candy, luscious, good acid, pleasant, long finish.

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• 1984 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 90 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Nice nose, richer fruit, coffee, berry fruit, like new, needs 2 years to peak, big body, rich berry fruit in the mouth, nice medium/long finish, great stuff.

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• 1981 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Touch of sweat sox, opened slowly, very rich berry taste, nice, pleasant, soft fruit, very nice finish.

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Loved the 1975 Estate and 1982 Special Selection.