1996 Caymus Napa

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One of the few years the Special Selection grapes were used in the regular Napa bottling. Was looking for something really special in this bottling, maybe too much, but this wine caame up a tad short. Nice medium ruby. Black cherries, spices and plums on the nose with a touch of oak. all come across on the palate along with some cream brulee and flowers. A fine bottle that comes up short only when compared to the outstanding 94 & 95 vintages. Still a solid 90/90. 60 by the box. 14.5% alc. WW