Caymus conundrum red blend 2014 houston wine merchant. The authoritative voice of the california wine consumer. Sourced from premier california winegrowing regions, conundrum red features dark red varietals including zinfandel and petite sirah. Heres another newbie questionthe 02 caymus ss special selection and the 02 caymus are both rated 93 by ws. Conundrum red blend 2010 has a nose that is almost floral, with tones of lavender, dried berries, baking chocolate, bacon bits. Conundrum a spinoff from napas famous caymus winery, conundrum was born from a core idea.
Aromas are rich, velvety and wonderfully appealing. Before blended wines were a thing, the caymus founder struggled to find the perfect wine to pair with his meal. This wine is truly a conundrum in style which is unlike any other red blended wine. Serious yet downtoearth, this wine knows no boundaries. We next introduced conundrum red in 2011, followed this year by a very limited release of conundrum rose. Caymus vineyards is one of napas older family owned and operated wineries. Silky round entry with acid to balance and high fruit concentration. Our red wine guide details the flavor profiles and regions of the most popular red varieties plus a few you may not yet know. Caymus vineyards turns 40 with anniversary bottling wine novice.
Twentyfive years ago, we introduced conundrum as an exotic, enticing white blendnow conundrum red continues this. Conundrum has always been about daring to try something new. Looking for cheaper alternative to caymus cabernet 20. Caymus special select cabernet sauvignon magnum 2010 at. Caymus the minds behind this puzzle wont tip their hat as to what comprises this popular blend. Caymus vineyards is a napa valley winery owned by chuck wagner and his family.
Chuck wagner built their winery among the vines planted on the familys ranch in rutherford, a district long recognized for producing highquality cabernet sauvignons. Biggest prick on this side of the mississippi, a caymus is one who acts like an ostrich, but is actually a gila monster. This is one of the most popular wines from the region. Caymus 41st anniversary cabernet sauvignon 20 warehouse.
Since its founding in 1972, caymus vineyards has focused its attention on cabernet sauvignon from napa valley. The smoke, sweet dark fruit, chocolate and spice notes are the. Conundrum white by caymus dry white table wine from california a light straw color, the 2016 vintage features scents of honeysuckle, wildflowers and lemon blossoms, layered with star fruit, honeydew and a trace of flinty gunpowder. Shop caymus special select cabernet sauvignon magnum 2010 and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. 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. Some of the greatest wines in california are a blend of various red grapes.
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. The wine has a round, fullbodied entry on the palate, delivering an extravagance of fruit that leads into a lingering finish. For those not familiar with stephen haines hall, here is his bio from off his website. Conundrum white wine caymus wine 2015 personal wine. California red conundrum 2010 expert wine ratings and wine. Itas proprietary and we believe the fun is exploring this intriguing wine. With lush flavors of cherries and baking chocolate, this wine has fine tannins that create a silky smoothness. Conundrum 2017 red blend, california, wagner family wine. I am proud to be able to continue my grandfatheras practicesafor three generations we have been breaking the rules. The 40th anniversary caymus napa valley cabernet 2012 deserves to be sipped with incomparable cuisine, and frescos logen crew knocked it out of the park with his pecorinocrusted lamb and apicianspiced white lentil polpette, a legumebased take on the italian meatball. Conundrum 2010 red blend, california, wagner family. Caymus vineyards produces two cabernets sauvignons a napa valley and the venerable special selection. Conundrum red by caymus, california prices, stores, tasting notes.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Winemaker chuck wagner has said that the 2012 cabernet is the best wine. The nose leaves no doubt about the seriousness of this wine. No one blended wines back then, so his experiment was pretty radical. Wagner is the proprietor and director of winemaking for conundrum. Celebrating caymus vineyards 40th anniversary of napa valley. Conundrum red by caymus, california prices, stores, tasting. In 1972, chuck wagner started caymus vineyards with his parents, charlie and lorna, with a bold plan and an uncharted future. We believe in being both serious and playful, and this wine fits the bill. Conundrum red, serious yet approachable, was introduced in 2011. Caymus vineyards napa valley california wine cabernet sauvignon. A non traditional blend of california red grapes critics have scored this wine 87 points. Only one critic we track has tasted this california wine so far.
Wellknown for his familys history with caymus, charles f. They were a family of farmers with deep roots in the napa valley in 1857, chucks greatgreat grandfather captained a wagon train to. Based on critic scores and price, this wine represents great value. Fast forward to 1989, when conundrum white was born, quickly taking off with its mysterious, tropical notes and amazing versatility. Created from dark red varietals including zinfandel and petite syrah, this wine offers layers of rich flavor that slowly trail off. For the oenophiles who specialize in california cabernet sauvignon, you will surely know the winery caymus vineyards. Back in 1989 caymus vineyards released a wine that changed the face of california white wines conundrum. Dec 04, 2017 when charlie wagner, founding winemaker of caymus, sat at his dining room table blending different wines together to concoct the ideal counterpart to his meal, he had unknowingly stumbled upon his method for this rich and versatile wine, the 2015 caymus conundrum white wine. This one is particularly noteworthy as its the 25th anniversary bottling. Stores and prices for 2010 conundrum red by caymus, california prices, stores, tasting notes and market data.
Youll learn everything there is to know about your favorite red wines, and were sure youll find some new red wines to love. This wine, the 2015 california red blend, is a blend of petite sirah, cabernet sauvignon and zinfandel. Its fame comes not from a fancy tasting room nor shocking price points but simply from the consistently high quality of their wines. By entering this website you agree that you are legally eligible to view the content of the website and are of legal drinking age.
The palate is explosive, bright and balanced with cassis at the center, with flourishes of cocoa and sweet tobacco that provide nuance and continually shifting points of. A blend, which originally secretive, is a vintage dependant blend of sauvignon blanc, muscat, chardonnay, viognier and semillon. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Stores and prices for conundrum red by caymus, california tasting notes, market data, prices and stores in usa. The most successful blends follow the cabernet sauvignon and merlot recipes of. A blend of chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, semillon, muscat canelli and viognier from napa, monterey, santa barbara and tulare counties in california. Stores and prices for conundrum red by caymus, california prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. We continue the tradition of bending the rules with conundrum red. Conundrum red is a nontraditional blend of california red grapes. They also produced pinot noir for a few short years, but that grape variety is no longer used by caymus.
Original stephen haines hall caymus conundrum california wine. Conundrum white is californias original, quality white wine blend. Today, its charlies grandson, charlie wagner ii, who keeps conundrum as original as ever. Conundrum red is both bold and mysterious, opening up with aromas of dark fruit, plums, and rich berries that are layered with a subtle smokiness and the whiff of bbq. This weekend sees the second release in lcbo of conundrum red 2010. It was 25 years ago that caymus first launched conund. The history of denim 2010 animation movies english.
Caymus 2012 cabernet sauvignon buy wine online or locally. Apr 20, 2015 caymus vineyards wines, winemaking from 60 acres of vines in rutherford, caymus vineyards produces cabernet sauvignon, caymus special selection, conundrum, sauvignon blanc and zinfandel. Stephen halls artistic career began with extensive travel in europe, drawing and painting. Deep, red and opulent in color, the caymus 41st anniversary cabernet opens with the vibrant scent of dark cherry and blackberry, subtly layered with warm notes of vanilla. Caymus vineyards rutherford 2020 all you need to know. 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. When charlie wagner, founding winemaker of caymus, sat at his dining room table blending different wines together to concoct the ideal counterpart to his meal, he had unknowingly stumbled upon his method for this rich and versatile wine, the 2015 caymus conundrum white wine. It was more than 25 years ago that caymus first launched conundrum white which has. Caymus conundrum, a puzzling blend of californias premier appellations it measures, glazed and framed approx. Yes, that caymus the makers of some of the best cabs california has ever produced. While caymus 40 heads the list of sams fathers day picks, here are some other stars to consider at saturdays complimentary wine tasting, which runs from 15 p.
Norcal wine blog tasting wine at caymus vineyards in napa valley winery profiles written by fred swan friday, 05 november 2010 00. Caymus 2017 conundrum red blend from caymus direct shipping available new conundrum red from the folks at caymus now available. Heres the latest release of the wagner familys conundrum red. Caymus description conundrum red is both bold and mysterious, opening up with aromas of dark fruit, plums, and rich berries that are layered with a subtle smokiness and the whiff of bbq. Its an unspecified blend that sports deep purple colour and a lifted, floral, grapy nose.