Wine detail

Caymus Vineyards

Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection

Napa Valley

2015

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2022-2037

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2037), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2037, with a drinking horizon to 2045.

The ‘15 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection.

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2015 is from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2020-2045Peak window 2022-2037

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2015 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2015 vintage

Caymus Vineyards' 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection comes from Napa Valley, United States.

About Caymus Vineyards

Caymus Vineyards' Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection comes from Napa Valley, United States.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2015?

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2015 is from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2015 taste like?

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2015 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2015 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2045. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2037. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2015?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.