Caymus Vineyards - Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (750ml) Medoc

Caymus Vineyards - Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (750ml) MedocWinemaker Notes Caymus Vineyards produces two Cabernets Sauvignons a "Napa Valley" and the venerable "Special Selection." Both Cabernet bottlings have aromas and flavors which can only be achieved through "hang time" a technique which chances the loss of crop if early winter sets in. Leaving the fruit to "hang" on the vine unusually long develops suppleness, increases color, and matures the tannins of the grapes. The wines are abundant in textural

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VINEYARD NOTES — Swartland

complex aromas of stewed red fruit (blackcurrant

non-irrigated vineyards

blackberry) and roses

With 12 months of aging in mostly American oak (30% new)

our estate (25%)

Ideal with soups

The granitic soils of the Sierras  are harsh so just before veraison

Black Tea Leaf

This compact and dense red offers ripe dark berries

The second wine of Cos D'Estournel is the 2018 Pagodes De Cos