2015 CAYMUS SPECIAL SELECTION NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon occupies a singular place in Napa Valley history. It is not merely a flagship wine, but one of the most enduring benchmarks of California Cabernet Sauvignon. Twice named Wine of the Year by Wine Spectator, a distinction no other wine has achieved, Special Selection represents the highest tier of the Wagner family’s vision, crafted only in vintages deemed truly exceptional. The 2015 vintage joins that lineage, shaped by a growing season that delivered both richness and balance across Napa Valley. Caymus has long been recognized for pioneering a style of Cabernet Sauvignon defined by generous ripeness and seamless texture. Through extended hang time, the fruit is allowed to remain on the vine longer than traditional harvesting practices, encouraging full phenolic maturity and the development of deeply expressive flavors. In 2015, these conditions aligned beautifully, yielding a wine marked by velvety tannins, depth, and remarkable polish, while retaining a sense of composure that elevates it beyond sheer power. Fruit for Special Selection is drawn from Caymus’ own vineyards, including sites neighboring Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard, an area renowned for producing some of Napa Valley’s most concentrated Cabernet Sauvignon. Each year, only the most compelling barrels are selected for inclusion, ensuring that Special Selection remains a true distillation of quality rather than quantity. While celebrated for its immediate approachability, the 2015 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon also carries the structure to evolve gracefully over time. It is a wine that delivers pleasure upon release and rewards patience in the cellar, reaffirming its status as one of Napa Valley’s most iconic and enduring expressions. "Each year, we set aside the best barrels of our Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley to produce Special Selection. Distinguished by extremely fine, velvety tannins and enjoyable upon release or with aging. A wine of structure with intense concentration of supple flavors and dark fruits." Special Selection is the only wine in the world honored twice as Wine Spectator magazine’s “Wine of the Year.”