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Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Caymus Vineyards · California, Napa Valley · United States

$81.99
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Why it’s a great value

It carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Spectator. If you want to spend less, Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is $25.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

A plush Napa Cabernet with ripe blackberry and boysenberry, mocha, vanilla oak and a smooth, rounded finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you enjoy rich, polished California Cabernet, The Prisoner-style reds, or steakhouse Cabernets with ripe fruit and soft tannins.

Why buy it

It is one of Napa Valley's most recognized Cabernet labels and a reliable choice when you want a bold, familiar gift or dinner bottle.

Best for

Steak, grilled meats, gifting, and shoppers who want a generous, fruit-forward Cabernet rather than a lean or earthy style.

Style

Full-bodied, ripe, plush and oak-polished.

Drinks like

Modern Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon; rich California Cabernet blends; ripe, polished Bordeaux-varietal reds.

Experience level

Approachable for newer red-wine drinkers, recognizable for gift buyers, and familiar to Napa Cabernet fans.

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
60-65°F
Decanting:
20-30 minutes for the current release; older bottles may need less air.
Glassware:
Large Cabernet or Bordeaux glass
Drink or cellar:
Built to be enjoyable on release, with enough structure for cellaring depending on vintage and storage.
After opening:
Best the day opened; recork and refrigerate leftovers for 2-3 days.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is a plush, full-bodied red built around ripe dark fruit, soft texture and polished oak. It is a generous, immediately appealing Napa Cabernet for steak dinners, gifts and fans of a rich, fruit-driven style.

Wine details

Type
red
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Grapes
Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer
Caymus Vineyards
Country
United States
Region
California, Napa Valley
Appellation
Napa Valley
Bottle size
750 Ml

Details last verified September 25, 2026

Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Chuck Wagner
Vineyard source:
The winery states that its Napa Cabernet production draws on Cabernet grown on low-fertility soils on the Napa Valley floor and surrounding mountains, with some dry farming, high-density plantings and yield thinning.
About the winery · Caymus Vineyards ›

Caymus Vineyards was founded in Rutherford in 1972 by Chuck Wagner and his parents, Lorna and Charlie Wagner Sr. The winery remains family-owned and is closely associated with Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Caymus describes its Cabernet style as dark, concentrated, ripe and fruit-driven, with softness from the day of release. The winery also produces Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon from selected Napa Valley barrels.

Critic reviews

91/100Wine Spectator

“A creamy, forward style, with warmed raspberry and boysenberry preserves, mocha and melted licorice.”

Reviewed: Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (2022) — James Molesworth, not stated by source · source
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Frequently asked questions

Is Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon dry or sweet?
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is full-bodied.
What does Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon taste like?
A plush Napa Cabernet with ripe blackberry and boysenberry, mocha, vanilla oak and a smooth, rounded finish.
What food pairs with Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon?
It pairs well with grilled ribeye with cracked pepper, short ribs with red wine sauce, bacon cheeseburger or lamb burger and aged cheddar or gouda.
How should I serve Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon?
Serve at 60-65°F. 20-30 minutes for the current release; older bottles may need less air. Glass: Large Cabernet or Bordeaux glass.
Is Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon a good value?
At $81.99 it carries a verified 91-point score from Wine Spectator; the review is shown on this page.
Is there a similar wine that costs less than Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon?
Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon is a comparable Cabernet Sauvignon at $25.99. See Sterling Vineyards Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon?
750 ml bottle.