Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2023
Napa Valley, California | 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | 2023 Vintage — Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2023 is the 51st vintage of America's most recognizable Napa cab — still 100% family-owned by the Wagners since Chuck Wagner founded the estate in 1972 (first vintage: 240 cases). The family farms roughly 350 acres across eight of Napa Valley's sixteen sub-appellations, in the signature house style: dark in color, rich fruit, ripe tannins, "as approachable in youth as in maturity." The name comes from the Mexican land grant Rancho Caymus (1836). Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
The winemaker's notes for the 2023 describe "this dark beauty" opening with powerful aromas of sweet ripe cabernet grapes, fresh from the vine; on the palate it sways between brooding and expansive, with textural sensations of finely grained cacao tannins — balanced, rich, expressive and impressively complex. Layered, lush aromas and flavors of cocoa, cassis and ripe berries carry the finish. For wine drinkers, this is the bottle that defines Napa cabernet for a generation.
Tasting notes
Nose: sweet ripe cabernet grapes, fresh from the vine (official winemaker notes). Palate: cocoa, cassis, ripe berries; finely grained cacao tannins — brooding and expansive. Finish: balanced, rich, complex.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- 2023 vintage — 750mL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
- Caymus Vineyards: Wagner family-owned since 1972, ~350 acres across 8 Napa sub-appellations
- House style: dark, rich fruit, ripe tannins — approachable in youth and maturity
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Decant 30–60 minutes and serve at 60–65°F — the tannins soften and the cassis opens beautifully.
Frequently asked questions
Who makes Caymus?
The Wagner family — founded 1972 by Chuck Wagner, still 100% family-owned, farming Napa Valley land across eight sub-appellations.
What does it taste like?
The signature Caymus style: dark, rich fruit, ripe tannins — cocoa, cassis and ripe berries, balanced and complex.
Is this the same as the California Cabernet?
No — this is the Napa Valley appellation bottling; Caymus also makes a separate California-appellation Cabernet.
What formats does it come in?
This SKU is the 750mL; the 2023 is also sold in 375mL, 1L, magnum and double-magnum formats elsewhere.