Caymus-Suisun

Suisun Valley Grand Durif 2016

9.1

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose and full bodied with medium minus acidity.

Showing blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, licorice, light cedar, vanilla and spices.

This 9 year old Petite Sirah from California is still drinking nicely and good right out of the bottle.

Extracted and very fruity, with some RS on the palate. In your face kind of wine.

Showing nice complexity at this point. Rich with lots of chocolate notes.

A nice sipping wine and good for parties.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$75. — a month ago

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Caymus Vineyards

1858 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Freddy R. Troya

8.9

Caymus Vineyards – 1858 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Napa Valley – California, USA 🇺🇸
Wagner Family Wines

Overview
The Wagner family, famous for their flagship Caymus Napa Cabernet, created 1858 as a more approachable expression of their bold style. Named for the year their ancestors settled in Napa, it delivers the same fruit-forward intensity but at a more accessible price point — crafted for those who want the Wagner experience without the flagship splurge.

Aromas & Flavors
Explosive layers of ripe blackberry, cassis, and black cherry wrapped in vanilla, mocha, and sweet oak spice. Hints of cocoa and licorice round out the lush fruit core.

Mouthfeel
Full-bodied, velvety, and rich, with soft, approachable tannins. Concentrated and plush, finishing long and bold with a wave of dark fruit and spice.

Food Pairings
Ideal with grilled ribeye, short ribs, or BBQ brisket. Also a decadent match for truffle mac & cheese or aged blue cheese.

Verdict
A bold, fruit-saturated Cabernet in classic Wagner style. Plush, powerful, and unapologetically crowd-pleasing — 1858 offers a gateway into Caymus’ signature richness, approachable and ready to enjoy now. 🍷

Did You Know?
The name 1858 honors the year the Wagner family first settled in Napa Valley, laying the roots for what would become one of California’s most iconic wine legacies. — a month ago