Four vintages of one of Napa's most famous Cabernets, from a 33-year-old 1993 library bottle to the new 2023 release. See how Caymus changes as it ages, pick your year, and get it delivered across London in 30–45 minutes, 24/7.
Compare the Vintages Shop the 2023The family has made Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon every year since 1972. Our four bottles are marked on the line.
Swipe through the cellar, oldest first. Each card shows the bottle's age, its tasting notes and our tasting profile (0–100).
33 years old 
31 years old 
23 years old 
New release The same estate and the same grape, at four different ages. As Caymus matures, its ripe fruit and firm tannin soften into dried fruit, cedar and savoury notes.
Tasting profile by vintage
Drinks House 247 tasting scores, 0–100. Higher means more pronounced.
| Vintage | Fruit | Oak & spice | Body | Tannin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 55 | 55 | 70 | 45 |
| 1995 | 60 | 55 | 70 | 50 |
| 2003 | 68 | 60 | 70 | 58 |
| 2023 | 80 | 65 | 85 | 65 |
Years in bottle (as of 2026)
Born in 1993 or 1995, or celebrating 30 years together? A library Caymus from that year is a gift that can't be repeated.
1993 · 1995 →The 2003 keeps more of Caymus's ripe fruit while gaining cedar and savoury depth. A good first old Napa Cabernet.
2003 →The new 2023 is rich and ready now with a ribeye, and the case of 6 saves 10%.
2023 →More pairings: wines that pair with steak · wines that pair with lamb.
Caymus Vineyards was founded in Rutherford, in the heart of Napa Valley, in 1972 by Chuck Wagner with his parents, Lorna and Charlie Sr. The first release was just 240 cases. The family has made Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon every year since, sourcing fruit from across Napa's sub-appellations, from cooler Coombsville in the south to warmer Calistoga in the north, plus Rutherford and Oakville. Caymus is still 100% family-run, with the next generation of Wagners now involved in farming and winemaking.
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Yes. Every Caymus vintage here can be delivered across London in 30–45 minutes, 24 hours a day, with next-day delivery across the UK mainland.
We currently stock Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1993, 1995, 2003 and the new 2023 release. The older vintages are library bottles in limited quantities.
Mature Napa Cabernet can drink well at 20 to 30 years old, but every old bottle is individual, since its condition depends on how it was stored. Expect a softer, more savoury wine than a current release.
The 2023 draws on fruit from eight of Napa Valley's sixteen sub-appellations and spends 18–22 months mostly in new French oak. It is ripe and plush, with blackberry, cassis, dark cherry and vanilla. It replaces the 50th-anniversary 2022, which has sold out.
Yes. A library Caymus makes a memorable birth-year or anniversary present, and the 2023 is a crowd-pleasing gift for anyone who loves big, ripe red wine. Add a free personalised message at checkout.
Prices correct at time of writing; see each product page for the latest price and availability. Please drink responsibly. We do not sell alcohol to anyone under 18.
