The Vintage That Made Caymus A Trophy
2007 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection Napa Valley
2007 was the Vintage of the Decade in Napa Valley. Wine Spectator rated this specific bottle 96 Points, calling it a firm, ripe, muscular wine that defined the region. It was a year of perfect weather that allowed the Wagner family to craft a wine of immense power and longevity. While current releases of Special Selection are massive and fruit-forward, this 18-year-old bottle has evolved into something far more profound. The baby fat has melted away, revealing layers of graphite, truffle, and c…
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It's Caymus. From 2007.
The 96-Point Score: Wine Spectator rated this 96 Points, placing it among the top Special Selections of the 2000s.
Wine Spectator: 96
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Tasting notes
Aroma
Ripe black cherry, cassis, and blackberry compote layered with vanilla bean, sweet baking spice, cocoa, and polished cedar.
Palate
Full-bodied and plush, delivering saturated dark fruit, milk chocolate, and mocha framed by rounded tannins, integrated oak, and a long, glossy finish.
Red Wine Body Profile
Light
Bold
Body Profile
Structured
79/100 Intensity
Light
Bold
79.0/100
Feather-light
Delicate
Lifted
Structured
Deep
Grapes
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
ABV
15.2%
Serving
64–59°F
Window
2025–2034
In Detail
2007 is widely considered the greatest modern vintage in Napa Valley. This 18-year-old library release is the crowning achievement of that year, now perfectly matured and ready to drink.
2007 was the Vintage of the Decade in Napa Valley.
Wine Spectator rated this specific bottle 96 Points, calling it a firm, ripe, muscular wine that defined the region. It was a year of perfect weather that allowed the Wagner family to craft a wine of immense power and longevity.
While current releases of Special Selection are massive and fruit-forward, this 18-year-old bottle has evolved into something far more profound. The baby fat has melted away, revealing layers of graphite, truffle, and cigar box that only time can unlock. This is a rare opportunity to taste a legendary vintage at its perfect maturity point.
