1987 Caymus Vineyards Special Selection | Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon | 750ml

The 1987 Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a rare mature vintage from one of Napa Valley’s most recognized Cabernet producers. Caymus Special Selection is known for its rich fruit, plush texture, concentration, and strong collector appeal.

With decades of bottle age, the 1987 Caymus Special Selection offers a developed expression of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine combines mature dark fruit, savory complexity, polished oak, softened tannins, and the classic richness associated with Caymus Vineyards.

On the nose, expect cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco, leather, cocoa, baking spice, dried herbs, and subtle earth. The palate is mature and layered, showing black fruit, dried cherry, mocha, polished oak, savory depth, soft tannins, and a smooth refined texture. The finish is long and elegant with lingering dark fruit, cedar, tobacco, cocoa, spice, and leather.

The 1987 Caymus Special Selection 750ml is ideal for Napa Valley collectors, birth-year bottles, anniversary gifting, private cellars, and lovers of mature California Cabernet. Its vintage age, producer reputation, and Special Selection status make it a standout bottle for serious wine collections.

Whether opened for a meaningful dinner or added to a curated cellar, 1987 Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon delivers maturity, history, and classic Napa Valley character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, plum, cedar, tobacco, leather, cocoa, spice, and herbs
• Palate: Mature black fruit, dried cherry, mocha, polished oak, savory earth, and softened tannins
• Finish: Long, smooth, mature, and refined with lingering cedar, tobacco, cocoa, spice, and leather

Product Details

• Type: Red Wine
• Style: Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
• Producer: Caymus Vineyards
• Expression: Special Selection
• Vintage: 1987
• Region: Napa Valley
• State: California
• Country: United States
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• Taste Profile: Mature, rich, dark-fruited, polished, savory, smooth, and collectible

Why You’ll Love It

• Mature 1987 Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
• Iconic Napa Valley producer with strong collector recognition
• Developed profile with cassis, blackberry, cedar, tobacco, leather, cocoa, and spice
• Excellent for collectors, anniversaries, birth-year gifting, and cellar placement
• Classic 750ml bottle with strong vintage display appeal
• A refined choice for lovers of aged Napa Valley Cabernet

Serving Recommendation

Serve at around 60–65°F. Because this is a mature vintage bottle, allow it to stand upright before opening. Decant gently only if sediment is present, and let the wine evolve slowly in the glass.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with dry-aged steak, prime rib, filet mignon, roasted lamb, braised short ribs, duck, veal, mushroom risotto, truffle dishes, aged cheddar, and classic steakhouse cuisine.