Winegenie
winegenie.com/wine/caymus-vineyards-cabernet-sauvignon-1997 · data sheet · generated 2026-11-01

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

750 ml Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, United States 1997

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley, United States), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are very firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Those scales describe the wine when young; this is a 29-year-old bottle and its tannin and oak will have softened. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board.

Listed, but out of stock
Every merchant below says this wine is out of stock. The prices are the last ones they showed, not offers.
Hedonism Wines
Out of stock
£200.00
See it at Hedonism Wines
Affiliate link via /go/. Price from the merchant feed, seen Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:24:55 GMT.
Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
5 / 5
very full
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
tannin
5 / 5
very firm
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
4 / 5
noticeable
Cabernet Sauvignon prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
inferred from Napa Valley
Origin
Napa Valley · Napa Valley · United States
inferred from Napa Valley
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
lexicon
ABV
14.3%
Hedonism Wines product page
Farming
not stated
—
Vegan
not stated
—
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
—
Decant
not stated
—
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Cabernet Sauvignon
Typical aromas: blackcurrant, black cherry, cedar, mint, green bell pepper when unripe. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Cabernet Sauvignon · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
very full · 5/5
Tannin
lowhigh
very firm · 5/5
Acidity
lowhigh
fresh · 4/5
Oak
noneheavy
noticeable · 4/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
Similar wines · by structure and price
WineVintageGrapeStyleSweetBodyScoreFrom
Cartlidge & Browne Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Cartlidge & Browne · California
2021Cabernet SauvignonFull, structured reds92£16.99
Stark Conde Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Stark Conde · Stellenbosch
2018Cabernet SauvignonFull, structured reds93£16.99
Famille Guibert Combe Calcaire Rouge 2023
Mas de Daumas Gassac · Languedoc-Roussillon
2023Cabernet SauvignonFull, structured reds—£16.96
Longview Devil's Elbow Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Longview · South Australia
2021Cabernet SauvignonFull, structured reds92£16.79
Merchant's description

In 1972, Caymus Vineyards was founded by Chuck Wagner, along with his late parents, Lorna and Charlie Sr. They began their journey with a modest production of 240 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon. Fast forward to the present day, Caymus Vineyards continues to be a fully family-owned and operated venture, with the next generation now leading the charge in managing and crafting exceptional wines. The 1997 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon delivers aromas of black cherries, cassis, and hints of eucalyptus, creating an earthy bouquet. On the palate, it maintains its equilibrium and structural integrity, while the black raspberry notes offer depth and complexity. The finish is both long and spiced.

Other vintages of Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon we list
1992£200.001993£143.00
The same wine in a different year. Vintages differ; our taste profile is derived per vintage only where the merchant's text differs.
Affiliate links: we may earn a commission from Hedonism Wines. Stock shown as "listed" has not been independently verified. 18+ only.