Caymus Vineyards
Caymus Vineyards Zinfandel Napa Valley
2021
$55.50
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
We have two key sites that produce Caymus Zinfandel, the Butala Vineyard in St. Helena and Mead Ranch, located high in the Atlas Peak Mountains.
Production notes
Harvest in September and October. Aged for 15 months in 60 gallon French oak barrels.
Tasting notes
of a brilliant purple color, it presents scents of black berries, lavender, a touch of pepper and a scent of spices including cinnamon and nutmeg. The palate is lush and rich, with flavors of blackberries and soft, silky tannins. Subtle vanilla notes blend throughout, reflecting the balanced oak quality of this wine, and a light chalkiness stands out on the long, complex finish.