The white wine of caymus vineyards is best served with all types of seafood and shellfish, sushi, sashimi, chicken, veal, pork and cheese. They were a family of farmers with deep roots in the napa valley in 1857, chucks greatgreat grandfather captained a wagon train to california from bible grove, missouri. Napa valley, an hours drive north of san francisco, california, is the most famous and prestigious wine region anywhere in the new world. In 1972, chuck wagner started caymus vineyards with his parents, charlie and lorna, with a bold plan and an uncharted future. The wagners produced their first cabernet sauvignon from. The most recent special selection comes from the 2008 vintage. Caymus vineyards was founded in napa valley by charlie wagner, his wife belle glos and their son chuck in 1971. Hotels near caymus vineyards, rutherford on tripadvisor.
Nearly 50 years later, caymus vineyards remains 100% familyowned by the wagners. From the midpoint of the napa valley at their home in rutherford the winery is located near the t intersection of. Caymus vineyards rutherford ca, one of the best known and most beloved of the areas wineries, has installed an advanced audio system to. Web best price 2014 caymus cabernet sauvignon 42nd. Jun 15, 2012 shop caymus napa valley cabernet sauvignon 2010 and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. Over forty years ago, charlie and lorna wagner embarked on an incredible journey with their son chuck starting a family winery in the. A oneof a kind winery with 150year old roots and charming contemporary art. This website uses cookies to understand your use of our website and to give you a better experience. 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. Caymus vineyards is one of napas older family owned and operated wineries. This is a video liz created for caymus vineyards and royal caribbean international. Caymus vineyards is a napa valley winery owned by chuck wagner and his family in 1972, chuck wagner started caymus vineyards with his parents, charlie and lorna, with a bold plan and an uncharted future. Caymus vineyards is a massive operation that produces close to 200,000 cases of california each vintage for all their wines. The families of caymus founders charlie and lorna belle glos wagner emigrated from.
The families of caymus founders charlie and lorna belle glos wagner emigrated from the winegrowing regions of alsace, france and rheinpfalz, germany, respectively, and have roots in napa valley going as far back as the mid1850s. The wagners produced their first cabernet sauvignon from the 1972 vintage. The 2015 cabernet sauvignon from caymus is a stunner that offers ample balance and class paired with serious hedonistic fireworks. The first caymus wine, 240 cases of cabernet sauvignon, was released in 1972. Caymus vineyards is a wine producer based in rutherford, in californias napa valley. Today, caymus cabernet is one of the regions most celebrated wines. Caymus is located on 73 acres in rutherford owned and farmed since the 1940s by the wagner family. High atop mount veeder, the hess collection welcomes you to the napa valley.
In some cases youll hear the authors doing the readers themselves, and in other. It arrived in the americas from europe in the early years of the 19th century, and was an immediate success in both napa and sonoma counties, which remain its strongholds today. The wagner family was farmers with deep roots in the napa valley in 1857, chuck wagners greatgreat. Caymus was also the name of a subgroup of mishewalwappo indians whose village was north of what is now the town of yountville. By continuing to use the site or closing this banner, you are agreeing to our use of. Caymus vineyards and their amazing wines lovetoknow.
Jul 19, 2018 caymus vineyards is a wine producer based in rutherford, in californias napa valley. In 2012, caymus bottled its 40th vintage and yes, they released a special 40th anniversary label to commemorate the occasion, and today the winery produces an astonishing 65,000 cases. Charlie wagner, lorna belle glos wagner and their son charles j. Caymus napa valley cabernet sauvignon 2015 from napa valley, california this wine has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe, velvety tannins as approachable in youth as in maturity. Caymus makes cabernet sauvignon wines, but they also make zinfandel wines.
Wine club new wines each quarter delivered right to your door. Id like to buy a colleague a bottle of wine, for the holidays. Caymus vineyards does not label just any vintage a special selection. In fact, the winery only does so only in rare cases. Caymus special selection 2015 0,75 liter 94 points wilfred. Over the years, caymus has won numerous awards, not to mention best winery for cabernet by wine spectator magazine. Master wine dinner with caymus vineyards, wagner family of. Jul 01, 20 caymus vineyards, based in napa valleys rutherford area,m has purchased a 178acre vineyard near fairfield in solano county and has plans to build a second winery there, officials said monday. Get current information, see photos and upcoming events. We farm cabernet grapes in eight of napas 16 subappellations, with diversification enabling us to make the best possible wine in a given year. The production from napa is much smaller at closer to 30,000 cases per year. We could definitely tell the fruit forwardness of the teachworth compared to the caymus and latour.
This zinfandel 2014 wine from the napa valley in california is a favourite of charlie chuck wagner. Community tasting notes 1986 caymus cabernet sauvignon. Continuing the legacy of the wagner familys other profound wine ventures such as caymus, belle glos, and conundrum, jenny wagner takes the reins of emmolo winery and is making a hit with these new releases. Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe, velvety tannins as approachable in youth as.
Caymus has a signature style that is dark in color, with rich fruit and ripe, velvety tannins as approachable in youth as in maturity. Caymus napa valley cabernet sauvignon 2010 at amazons wine store. With caymus moving in to the valley in a very big way suisun valley anonymity is about to end. From the midpoint of the napa valley at their home in rutherford the winery is located near the t intersection of rutherford road and conn creek road, their story is one of extremely hard work they are one of napas true success stories. Caymus vineyards napa, california restaurant facebook. By continuing to use the site or closing this banner, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Caymus vineyards is a napa winery owned by chuck wagner and his family. Now in its third generation, caymus continues to produce world class cabernet sauvignon. The caymus did have somewhat of an earthy aftertaste similar to the latour. Like most of the valleys famous producers, it specializes in topend wines made from cabernet sauvignon, and its top wine, the caymus vineyard special selection, is notable for having been the only wine to have twice topped wine spectators top 100 list, with its 1984 and 1990 vintages. Customize your wine club package, give as a gift that keeps on giving. The caymus had a very pleasant nose that changed over the course to a minty smell.
Shop caymus vineyards cabernet sauvignon, 750 ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at. Zinfandel or zin, as it is affectionately known in the united states is a darkskinned red wine grape variety widely cultivated in california. Liz motley was executive producer, writer and host on this awardwinning video produced in march 2006. The wagners took the name caymus from the mexican land grant known as rancho caymus, given to george yount in 1836, which encompassed what eventually became the town of rutherford and much of the surrounding area. Jenny wagner, daughter of caymus chuck wagner, has introduced this outstanding sauvignon blanc from her new label emmolo. The wagners took the name caymus from the mexican land grant known as rancho caymus, given to george yount in 1836, which encompassed what eventually became the town of. A family of fine wines made from some of the best wine regions in california. Winery caymus special selection is the flagship wine of the wagner family and is comprised of the very best barrels of the vintage. Napa valleys caymus vineyards buys vineyard near fairfield. Whether you wish to enjoy beautifully crafted wine and food pairings from our culinary team, learn the fundamentals of blending wine, stroll through the hess familys aweinspiring private art collection or take in the stunning panoramic mountain vineyard views aboard our highperformance atv. Like most of the valleys famous producers, it specializes in topend wines made from. Friend likes caymus cabswhat should i get in its stead. Caymus 2014 cabernet sauvignon napa valley rating and.
Best hotels near caymus vineyards, rutherford, california. Caymus napa valley cabernet sauvignon 2010 at amazons. Their first special selection from outstanding cabernet sauvignon lots was made from the 1975. Jan 04, 2020 the caymus had a very pleasant nose that changed over the course to a minty smell. Apr 16, 2014 dinner with chuck wagner of caymus winery in california. He has recently been enjoying cabernetsparticularly caymus. Its been over 40 years since my family founded caymus vineyards in napa valley. Shop caymus napa valley cabernet sauvignon 2010 and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many. Although mostly known for their production of cabernet sauvignon, the zinfandel is a favorite of caymus charlie wagner. They were a family of farmers with deep roots in the napa valley in 1857, chucks greatgreat grandfather captained a wagon train to. Caymus vineyards napa valley napa, california winery. And an elegant chateau full of history, restored to its former glory. Over the 45 years that followed, caymus wine has become an icon of napa valley and production has grown to 65,000 cases.
The teachworth smelled of blueberries and smooth for only a 6 year old wine. Caymus vineyards napa valley california wine cabernet. Dinner with chuck wagner of caymus winery in california. Caymus vineyards, special selection, napa valley, cabernet. Apr 20, 2015 the white wine of caymus vineyards is best served with all types of seafood and shellfish, sushi, sashimi, chicken, veal, pork and cheese. Apr 20, 2012 caymus, a wine lovers alltime favorite wine. My journey with the caymus vineyards special selection began with the 1975 vintage that i enjoyed in the late 1970s.
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. Mind you this is not just purchasing land for vineyards. Over forty years ago, charlie and lorna wagner embarked on an incredible journey with their son chuck starting a family winery in the center of napa valley. Caymus vineyards is a napa valley winery owned by chuck wagner and his family. Perhaps the highest testament is the fact that caymus special selection is the only wine in history white, red, port, or sparkling to have earned wine spectators coveted wine of the year. Caymus vineyards is a napa valley winery owned by chuck wagner and his family in 1972, chuck wagner started caymus vineyards with his parents, charlie and lorna, with a bold plan. The first caymus wine, 240 cases of cabernet sauvignon, was released in. Each an important part of napa valley history and a special place on your journey. Enlisting their son chuck, fresh out of high school, the first vintage was produced in 1972, with 240 cases of cabernet sauvignon. Although mostly known for their production of cabernet sauvignon, the. Caymus vineyards napa valley california wine cabernet sauvignon.
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