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Wine Description
The Story
The Wagners produced their first Cabernet Sauvignon – “Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon” -- from the 1972 vintage. Their first Special Selection, from outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon lots given extended barrel aging, was made from the 1975 vintage.
The Wagners’ 60 acres of estate vineyard remain at the core of Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, but Chuck Wagner believes that much is gained in complexity and layering of flavors by not restricting frui...
Vintage 1979
The California 1979 wine vintage received positive reviews from the wine press and critics. It was a year marked by favorable weather conditions in many regions of California, contributing to wines that were generally praised for their quality and appeal. Here are some general observations that the wine press had about the California 1979 vintage:
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High Quality: The general consensus among wine critics was that California 1979 was a hi...
