The 2014 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is a full-bodied, fruit-forward wine that squarely reflects the producer’s signature style: ripe flavors, a plush texture, and oak-driven sweetness. Made from Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon fruit (listed as 100% Cabernet Sauvignon by retail and listing sources), it aims for immediate appeal without giving up the concentration expected from a benchmark Napa label.
The strongest professional review is from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, which awarded an excellent 94 points. Robert M. Parker, Jr. highlights both depth and approachability, noting a “dense opaque purple color,” “a kiss of blackberry and cassis fruit,” and a “full-bodied mouthfeel with ripe tannin and a long finish.” He adds that it is “very Caymus in its immediate accessibility,” yet still “has plenty of staying power and depth,” calling it “lush, full, intense and pure.” Parker suggests it will drink well “over the next 15 or so years.”
Wine Spectator’s more recent blind retrospective review (92 points) reinforces the wine’s ripe, direct profile. The magazine calls it “expressive, frankly ripe and direct,” with “a caressing feel” to notes of “kirsch, boysenberry and vanilla.” The finish brings additional complexity, with “melted licorice, iris and menthol hints,” and Wine Spectator frames it plainly as “for the fruit-loving crowd and ready to go,” advising “drink now through 2032.”
Wine Enthusiast (90 points) also finds richness and polish, though it describes the style as “slightly confected,” citing “a distinct marshmallow note.” Even so, the review emphasizes pleasure and texture: “soft, smooth vanilla and cherry flavors” that deliver “additional richness and reward for fans of a luxurious style.” Overall, the 2014 stands as a high-scoring, confidently ripe Napa Cabernet built for immediate enjoyment, with enough structure to carry it through the coming years.
