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Red SelectionJanuary 2026

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon$95

"This is the "blockbuster movie" of Napa Cabsβ€”big, loud, and impossible to ignore. Caymus has a cult following for a reason: it does not play hard to get. From the first sip, you get hit with a massive wave of dark chocolate, sweet black cherries, and vanilla bean. Its famously lush and velvety, with zero harshness (tannins) to dry out your mouth. Wine snobs might call it "too easy," but your dinner guests will empty the bottle in ten minutes flat. It’s the ultimate steakhouse power move. Pair it with a ribeye and feel like a CEO."

Terroir

Napa Valley, California

Drinking Window

2024 - 2035

Serving Temp

65Β°F

Aging Potential

Excellent

Sommelier Food Pairings

Prime RibWild GameAged Blue Cheese
Shop this Vintage β€” $95

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The Full Tasting Note

How this bottle showed at our tasting bench

Nose

An immediate wave of dark chocolate, sweet black cherry, cassis, and vanilla bean β€” opulent and inviting, zero austerity.

Palate

Famously lush and velvety: ripe dark berries and cocoa glide across the palate with tannins so soft they barely register, plus a distinct kiss of sweetness.

Finish

Rich and generous, cocoa and vanilla lingering β€” comfort food in wine form.

What We Love

  • The most approachable luxury Cabernet in America β€” no decanting, no guesswork
  • A guaranteed hit with guests across the wine-experience spectrum
  • Cult-brand recognition makes it a bulletproof gift

What to Know

  • The overt sweetness and soft structure read as simple to traditional Cab drinkers
  • Price has climbed steadily to $95 while the style has gotten riper β€” value hunters should look to Paso Robles

How It Compares

The Austin Hope Paso Robles delivers a strikingly similar hedonistic, plush-fruit experience at $58 β€” in our blind tastings it gets you roughly 80% of the Caymus experience for 60% of the price. Read our Austin Hope Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon review β†’

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Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

92 pts β€’ Cabernet Sauvignon

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