Wine detail

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2017

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2024-2038

Where it is, October 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2024-2038), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2038, with a drinking horizon to 2046.

The ‘17 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon.

Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 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 2022-2046Peak window 2024-2038

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2017 vintage

Caymus Vineyards' 2017 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

About Caymus Vineyards

Caymus Vineyards' Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 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 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017?

Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 is from Napa Valley, United States.

What does Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 taste like?

Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 has a full body, balanced acidity, and firm tannins.

When should Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2022-2046. Within that arc, the peak window is 2024-2038. 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 Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2017?

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