About Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Price Range
- $30-40
- Alcohol
- 14.6%
Introduced with the 2021 vintage, Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon extends the Wagner family's signature style beyond Napa Valley, sourcing fruit from vineyard sites across the state — including Paso Robles, Suisun Valley, San Benito County, and Monterey — chosen for climate, soil, and topography well suited to Cabernet. It delivers the same supple, dark, fruit-driven character that made Caymus famous, at a notably more accessible price than the Napa Valley bottling.
Proof that the Caymus formula travels well beyond Rutherford — this bottling brings the house style to a much wider audience.
New to wine?
The most accessible way to try the Caymus style — same lush, fruit-forward character as the Napa Valley bottling, at a friendlier price.
Food Pairings
Pairs well with ribeye steak with herb butter, short rib ragu, BBQ brisket or grilled lamb, and aged cheddar, Gouda, or Comté.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight dinners, everyday drinking, and gifting for those who love the Caymus style without the Napa price tag.
Terroir & Winemaking
Sourced from Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards across California — Paso Robles, Suisun Valley, San Benito County, and Monterey among them — and vinified and aged in the Caymus house style, using French oak to build the brand's signature dark-fruit, velvety-tannin profile at a lower cost basis than Napa Valley fruit.
About the producer
Caymus VineyardsThe benchmark of opulent, velvety Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.Visit the producer page →Frequently Asked Questions
- Where do the grapes for Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon come from?
- Fruit is sourced from vineyard sites across the state, including Paso Robles, Suisun Valley, San Benito County, and Monterey, chosen for climate and soil ideally suited to Cabernet.
- How does it compare to the Napa Valley bottling?
- It carries the same supple, dark, fruit-forward Caymus house style at a notably more accessible price, since it draws on lower-cost vineyard land outside Napa Valley.
- Is it good value for everyday drinking?
- Yes — it was created specifically to bring the familiar Caymus flavor profile to a wider audience at a lower price point, making it a solid everyday choice.
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