Caymus vineyards napa valley california wine cabernet sauvignon. Conundrum is owned by the wagner family of caymus vineyards, but stands on. Six months of maturation in barriques lend sultry notes of clove, white. Fast forward to 1989, when conundrum white was born, quickly taking off with its mysterious, tropical notes and amazing versatility. The seduction continues with flavors of blackberry, smashed plum and notes of black pepper which lead to a lingering, jammy finish with a kiss of spice. This california wine has received good scores from various critics. I love that each vintage is different and you never know exactly what grapes wine maker jon bolta uses so it leaves you in a conundrum trying to piece together exactly which varietals went into this wine. Stores and prices for conundrum white by caymus, california prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. New conundrum red from the folks at caymus now available. Stores and prices for conundrum red by caymus, california tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in usa. This wine is truly a conundrum in style which is unlike any other red blended wine. Stores and prices for 2015 conundrum white by caymus, california prices, stores, tasting notes. Caymus special selection is the flagship wine of the wagner family and is comprised of the very best barrels of the vintage. Caymus 2014 special selection cabernet sauvignon napa valley.
Conundrum red by caymus, california prices, stores, tasting notes. Stores and prices for conundrum white by caymus, california tasting notes. This is one of the most popular wines from the region. Caymus vineyards produces two cabernets sauvignons a napa valley. Since we produced our first caymus cabernet, we have played our own small role in the development of what has become napa generally, while producing what we like to think is a singular expression of napa valley cabernet sauvignon. Caymus vineyards is a napa valley winery owned by chuck wagner and his family. Caymus napa valley cabernet sauvignon 2018 750ml 2018.
Close to the sources of the most grape varietals that make up the wine. Caymus vineyards, california cabernet sauvignon wine producer profile, wine tasting notes, wine and food pairing tips, best vintages, history of the property, information on their wine making techniques, terroir and soil. Enjoy its lovely aromas and flavors of ripe fruit and oak with a wellseasoned roast leg of lamb. Chuck wagner on caymus, conundrum and that napa dust in. Sourced from premier california winegrowing regions, conundrum red features dark red varietals including petite sirah, zinfandel and cabernet sauvignon. Gorgeous aromas of apricot, honeysuckle, and vanilla and lime zest enhance a deeplyflavored palate of tropical fruit, peach, pear and honeydew melon flavors. Caymus vineyards napa valley california wine cabernet.
Its been over 40 years since my family founded caymus vineyards in napa valley. Luxurious tannins are finegrained, the hallmark character of caymus special selection. Wellknown for his familys history with caymus, charles f. Chardonnay, muscadet, sauvignon blanc and viognier.
Wine tasting notes caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe, velvety tannins as approachable in youth as in maturity. Emmolo is the name of my moms side of the family, which has a long farming history in napa valley. In the mouth it is excellently balanced between an acidic minerality on the one hand, and fruit flavors of lychee, pears, honeydew, and orange. Conundrum rose reflects our tradition of searching out exceptional grapes, sometimes going off the. California winemaking that cant be found in any book or corporate farm manual. Conundrum by caymus buy wine online or locally corks. Conundrum white blend 2014 from california our 25th anniversary of conundrum. Based on our quality price ratio calculations, this wine represents grea. The flavors of apricot, green melon and pear are nicely integrated, backed by notes of tropical fruit and.
Conundrum red blend is produced by conundrum wines in fairfield, california, usa. Based on critic scores and price, this wine represents great value. She dreamed of making wine using family vineyards, and i feel really lucky that shes now passed the reins on to me. A non traditional blend of california red grapes critics have scored this wine 88 points. Caymus conundrum wine shows exceptionally intense aromas of peach, apricot and honeysuckle. Pair it with everything from pizza to tandoori to fajitas to bbq. Chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, muscat, semillon and viognier. Sourced from californias premier winegrowing regions, this wine is both exotic and bright, a blend of chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, semillon, muscat canelli and viognier. Only one critic we track has tasted this california wine so far.
We believe in being both serious and playful, and this wine fits the bill. Based on our quality price ratio calculations, this wine represen. Even at caymus, our approach to producing our top wine has evolved considerably. They also used to make caymus conundrum, a white wine from a blend of varietals, but rebranded conundrum as its own label. The corkscrew wine emporium caymus napa valley cabernet. Conundrum is owned by the wagner family of caymus vineyards, but. You can also read about the grapes used for california wine and learn about the extensive history of napa valley, california wines.
Stores and prices for conundrum white by caymus, california prices, stores, tasting notes. Conundrum was born more than 25 years ago, inspired by charlie. The complexity of this wine is brought into balance with a rich, round, soft texture. Caymus conundrum white blend white horse wine and spirits. The 2017 conundrum red wine is an excellent example of the new genre of softer, barely sweet red wines are showing traction in the marketplace. Conundrum white by caymus, california prices, stores, tasting. Conundrum white by caymus, california prices, stores. The palate is complex, multilayered and intense, with supple cacao bean, chocolate and dark fruits. Caymus napa valley is more representative of a standard cabernet of napa valley, as it is a bit less precocious than the special selection, but still delivers big. The 2018 caymus vineyards cabernet sauvignon drinks easily.
Stores and prices for 2017 conundrum red by caymus, california prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Caymus vineyards napa valley cabernet sauvignon has aromas and flavors. Chuck wagner, 65, who founded caymus vineyards in napa valley with his parents when he was 19, is humble and sweet. Working the land with our own hands has given us insights into california winemaking that cant be found in any book or corporate farm manual. Serious yet downtoearth, this wine knows no boundaries. Conundrum white blend 2016 from california a light straw color, the 2016. A deep ruby color with tempting aromas of cranberry, ripe cherry, leather and a whiff of bbq smoke.
Twentyfive years ago, we introduced conundrum as an exotic, enticing white blendnow conundrum red continues this tradition, bending the rules in its own unique way. Conundrum white by caymus, california tasting notes. With lush flavors of cherries and baking chocolate, this wine has fine tannins that create a. Wagner is the proprietor and director of winemaking for conundrum. A family of fine wines made from some of the best wine regions in california.
A family of fine wines made from some of the best wine regions in california its been over 40 years since my family founded caymus vineyards in napa valley, and today we are proud to showcase a collection of wines that have a reputation for quality and consistency, produced from the premiere winegrowing regions in california. You would never guess that one of his wines is the only one in the world to have been named wine spectator wine of the year twice. The 2002 is incredibly bright yellow in the glass, way past gold in hue, and lushly ripe, with aromas of sultanas, vanilla, candied orange and jasmine. We farm cabernet grapes in eight of napas 16 subappellations, with diversification enabling us to make the best possible wine in a given year. Its production began with my grandfather mixing wines at his lunch table, eventually landing on this unique blend. Caymus special selection is the flagship wine of the wagner family and consists of the very.
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