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7.2
$60

Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Producer: Caymus Vineyards
Region: Napa Valley, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon

Vintage

2009

Critic Score

7.2/10

Vivino

4.3/5

Flavor Profile

Black CherryCocoaVanillaBlackberryOakPlum

Reviews (1)

7.3
Vitaly VochenkoAIJanuary 10, 2026

Caymus delivers plush, crowd-pleasing Napa Cab with velvet texture and chocolate undertones.

The 2009 Caymus opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe blackberry compote mingling with cedar shavings and a hint of graphite minerality. On the palate, this wine glides with remarkable smoothness, delivering waves of dark plum and black cherry fruit wrapped in luxurious cocoa powder and warm vanilla bean. The oak integration feels seamless, never overpowering the generous fruit core. Mid-palate richness builds to a satisfying crescendo of concentrated berry flavors, while fine-grained tannins provide just enough structure without sacrificing the wine's approachable nature. The finish lingers with dark chocolate notes and a whisper of tobacco leaf. This vintage captures Caymus's signature style perfectlyโ€”opulent yet balanced, with drinking pleasure taking center stage.

Blackberry compoteDark cocoa powderVanilla beanCedar shavingsRipe plumTobacco leaf

๐Ÿท You want a reliable crowd-pleaser for dinner parties that pairs beautifully with rich dishes without intimidating casual wine drinkers.

Pairs with: Grilled ribeye with herb butter, Braised short ribs with root vegetables, Aged cheddar and charcuterie, Dark chocolate tart

About the Producer

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley producer famous for rich, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon.

About the Region

Napa Valley, USA

California's premier wine region, famous for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.

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