2018 CAYMUS NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON (ONE LITER) The 2018 Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon captures the generous spirit of Napa Valley in a vintage that favored balance and completeness. Drawing from vineyards across the appellation, Caymus shaped a wine that reflects both the breadth of Napa’s terroir and the house’s unmistakable style. Deeply colored and immediately expressive, it offers a sense of richness from the outset, signaling a Cabernet built for pleasure without losing its sense of structure. Aromatically and on the palate, the wine leans confidently into ripe Napa fruit. Layers of blackberry, black cherry, and cassis are joined by notes of cocoa, espresso, and subtle baking spice, the result of careful barrel aging and seamless oak integration. The texture is plush and polished, with tannins that feel smooth rather than imposing, allowing the wine’s fruit-driven core to remain front and center. Acidity is present but understated, guiding the wine toward a long, satisfying finish. What defines the 2018 Caymus Cabernet is its sense of harmony. Power and softness are held in careful balance, creating a wine that is immediately approachable yet far from simple. It delivers the warmth, depth, and generosity that have made Caymus a benchmark for Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, offering a complete and resonant expression that lingers well beyond the final sip. Winery Notes: “Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe, velvety tannins – as approachable in youth as in maturity. We farm Cabernet grapes in eight of Napa’s 16 sub-appellations, with diversification enabling us to make the best possible wine in a given year. Our Cabernet offers layered, lush aromas and flavors, including cocoa, cassis, and ripe dark berries.”