Caymus Special Selection - 2014 (750ml) Gohyakumangoku Rice combined with the climate of

combined with the climate of the region

and new saddle leather

dark chocolate and roasted herbs

Now that the wines are in bottle they are every bit as profound as my early impressions suggested

sandalwood

Caymus Special Selection - 2014 (750ml) Gohyakumangoku Rice combined with the climate ofCaymus 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 tannins yet soft as velvet.