Caymus Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley AVA (3L) 2020

Caymus Vineyards

Caymus Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley AVA (3L)
2020

$448.75

* Suggested retail price
Product code
15263874
Format
1 x 3000ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$390.18
Country
United States
Regulated designation
American Viticultural Areas (AVA)
Region
California
Subregion
North Coast, Napa Valley
Classification
Not applicable
Varietal(s)
Cabernet Sauvignon 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14.6%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Semi-dry
Sugar content
8 g/l
Closure type
Cork
Aging vessel type
Ready to drink - Can age 5 years
Producer's website

About this winery

In 1971 Charles F. (Charlie) Wagner and his wife Lorna Belle Glos Wagner asked their son Charles J. (Chuck) Wagner, who had just graduated from high school, if he would be interested in joining them in starting up a winery. If Chuck declined the offer, Charlie and Lorna were planning to sell out of their ranch in Napa Valley and move to Australia. Chuck accepted his parents’ offer to launch the winery, Caymus Vineyards. The Wagners produced their first vintage in 1972, consisting of 240 cases...

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Product notes

well-drained, low-vigor soils, 75% valley floor / 25% hillside.

Production notes

Picked extremely ripe to produce wines that don’t have hard tannins. Dry farmed without any irrigation"

Tasting notes

Deep garnet color, red-tawny edge. Characteristically and aromatically flamboyant Caymus style nose of French oak barrel and cassis-like tones of ripeness, saddle leather and espresso. This wine's palate is full, rich with abundant soft tannins and a hint of rustic grittiness Food pairing: classic meat, hamburgers, barbecue, stew, roasted, braised, grilled. Hearty fish, mushrooms and pasta