2022 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 750 ml

Caymus is the definitive Cab-lover’s Cab. It’s a must-have steakhouse- and cellar-staple from the Wagner family, whose consistently delicious Cabernets have made many appearances on Wine Spectator’s Top 100!

This is textbook Caymus, and it shows what’s possible when five decades of family know-how are brought to bear. It’s a must-have for any lover of unapologetically hedonistic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.

The Caymus name is so big that it can overshadow one of the most important facts about the winery: After five decades of success, it is STILL family-owned. In Napa Valley, where some of the most famous names have cashed in on their pioneering cachet by selling to much larger enterprises, Caymus is still run by the founding family, the Wagners. That alone makes it something of a rarity. 

But it’s the wine, of course, that truly sets Caymus and the Wagners apart, and the family is still following the same path that put them on top. Dedicated as always to making a Napa Valley Cabernet that can thrive in the cellar but is approachable early, the Wagners achieved the Caymus signature style again in 2022.

Give the inky purple-black wine a swirl then take a sip, and you’ll experience the intense and supple fruit, the notes of graphite and tobacco, and the unabashed richness that made Caymus one of the legends of Napa Valley. It’s opulent from the outset, seducing the palate with a pleasure-packed mix of crushed-black-fruit preserves, sweet crème de cassis, and notes of eucalyptus and sweet spice, all delivered with a super-silky texture.