Caymus Vineyards
Caymus Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley AVA (3L)
2020
$448.75
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