Founded in 1972, Caymus Vineyards grew from a family venture launched by Charlie and Lorna Wagner and their son Chuck on the Rutherford property where generations of the family had farmed before them. While Caymus is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Charlie Wagner Sr. held a particular fondness for Zinfandel, inspiring a long-running commitment to the variety. That continuity gives Caymus California Zinfandel a connection to both the family's history and its enduring enthusiasm for California-grown fruit.
This California Zinfandel offers a fresh take on a grape the Wagner family has championed for decades. Unlike the winery's limited, higher-priced Napa Valley and single-vineyard Zinfandels, this California appellation bottling draws fruit from multiple growing regions across the state, echoing the broader sourcing approach behind Caymus’s California Cabernet. The result is a generous, fruit-forward red layered with ripe blackberry, plum, raspberry and baking spice notes, delivering the rich, approachable style Caymus fans enjoy at a more accessible price. Pour it alongside barbecue, smoked brisket, or burgers fresh off the grill.
For anyone who enjoys California reds with plenty of ripe fruit and a smooth, crowd-pleasing character, Caymus California Zinfandel is an easy choice! Order this new release today from wine country's most recognizable family names.
Was: $40.99
Now: $34.99 (lowest price online!)
