Heritage
Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon is the fuller, statewide expression from the Wagner family, crafted with Cabernet sourced across prime California growing regions to deliver Caymus’s signature plush style at a more everyday reach. The fruit is picked for generous ripeness, destemmed and fermented for deep color and concentration, then matured in a selection of small oak barrels to layer in warm spice and polish the tannins. The result is a rich, smooth Cabernet with ample dark fruit, a rounded mid-palate, and a long, velvety finish that’s immediately enjoyable on release yet holds nicely for short-term cellaring.
This 12-bottle bundle is designed for hosting, gifting, and stocking the home bar—consistent bottle to bottle, versatile with food, and ideal for dinners, events, or client gifts where you want a reliable crowd-pleaser bearing the Caymus name. Vintage may vary by availability; the house style remains unmistakably Caymus: generous, supple, and ready to pour.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes A plush, crowd-pleasing Cabernet in the Caymus signature style: dense blackberry and black cherry layered with cassis, crème de cassis, and ripe plum, all draped in vanilla bean, mocha, and sweet baking spice from polished oak. The palate is broad and velvety with chocolate-covered berries, kirsch, and a touch of cola and cedar; tannins are smooth and generous, finishing long with cocoa, dark fruit compote, and a warm cinnamon-vanilla echo.
Food Pairings Starter Beef carpaccio with Parmigiano and arugula, duck rillettes on toasted brioche, or a roasted beet salad with balsamic and walnuts to tease out the wine’s dark fruit and cocoa. Main Course Dry-aged ribeye with herb butter, braised short ribs, lamb chops with rosemary and garlic, or a bacon-onion cheeseburger—the wine’s plush fruit and sweet oak love char and fat. Vegetarian Wild-mushroom ragù over pappardelle, eggplant parmigiana, truffle mac and cheese, or a black-pepper portobello steak to mirror the wine’s depth. Cheese Aged Gouda, clothbound cheddar, Comté, or Pecorino Romano—the salty, nutty profiles frame the rich fruit. Dessert Flourless chocolate torte, black-cherry clafoutis, dark-chocolate bark with sea salt, or espresso-dusted tiramisu; the cocoa and cassis notes line up beautifully.
Craftsmanship
Caymus Vineyards is a prestigious Napa Valley winery renowned for producing world-class wines, particularly its celebrated Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon. Founded by Chuck Wagner in 1972, Caymus Vineyards has built a legacy of excellence with a focus on crafting bold, expressive wines that showcase the rich terroir of Napa Valley. The winery’s signature Cabernet Sauvignon is known for its deep, complex flavor profile with rich notes of black fruit, chocolate, and spice. Caymus also produces other exceptional wines, including Caymus Special Selection, which has garnered numerous accolades. With a commitment to quality and craftsmanship, Caymus Vineyards is a beloved name among wine enthusiasts.
