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Caymus - Conundrum Red Blend 2021 (750ml)
Price: $30.99
Sale Price: $22.99
| Producer | Caymus |
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| Country | United States |
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| Region | California |
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| Varietal | Red Blend |
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| Vintage | 2021 |
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| Sku | 09633 |
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| Size | 750ml |
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Caymus Conundrum Red 2021
Sourced from premier California wine-growing regions, Conundrum Red features dark red varietals including Petite Sirah, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is serious yet lighthearted, complex and approachable. With lavish flavors of cherries and baking chocolate, this wine has granular tannins that provide a smooth and grippy character.
Nose: Dark fruits like blackberries and raspberries, spice and black pepper.
Palate: Full-bodied feel yet a noticeable sweetness. Floral notes like lavender, or even a touch of vanilla linger.
Finish: The sweetness tends to linger on the finish, with those candied fruit flavors lasting a while after you swallow. Although the sweetness lingers, it's not overpowering. The acidity helps to balance the sweetness and keeps the wine refreshing
Pairing
Grilled Meats and BBQ: The smoky sweetness in this wine perfectly complements the smokiness of grilled meats and barbecue dishes.
Spicy Food: If you enjoy a little heat, this wine can stand up to spicy curries, fajitas, or other spicy dishes. The wine's sweetness helps balance the spice without overwhelming the palate.
Burgers: Conundrum Red pairs well with the savory flavors and richness of a juicy burger, especially if it has bold toppings like caramelized onions or blue cheese.
The Story
Conundrum Red was created as a “sibling wine” to Conundrum White, which got its start in 1989. The late Charlie Wagner Sr., who founded Caymus Vineyards with his wife Lorna and son Chuck, would mix wines at the dinner table to find the perfect pairing for his meal. Blending wines was unheard of back then, but Conundrum White quickly took off, its inventiveness a perfect match for the diverse foods emerging at the time.
Fast-forward to 2011. Namesake Charlie Wagner followed in his grandfather’s footsteps with the first release of Conundrum Red – embracing the chance to explore premier vineyards throughout California and produce a wine with “no rules.” He maintains that philosophy today, crediting wine drinkers with an open-mindedness that has propelled Conundrum Red to ever greater popularity. “The future,” Charlie says, “feels wide open.”
Caymus Description
Sourced from premier California winegrowing regions, Conundrum Red features dark red varietals including Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon. It is serious yet lighthearted, complex and approachable. With lavish fruit flavors and baking chocolate, this wine has smooth tannins that provide a distinctive, soft character. Be daring and drink slightly chilled to enhance the fruit profile and enjoy any time of year.
