Wine detail

Caymus Vineyards

50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon

Napa Valley

2022

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon

Peak 2028-2041

Where it is, October 2026

Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.

This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2041.

The ‘22 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon.

Caymus Vineyards 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · approaching peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2026-2048Peak window 2028-2041

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

Caymus Vineyards' 2022 Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon should bring blackcurrant, ripe plum and black cherry, touched by cedar. Napa Valley fruit is expected to feel generous and polished, with rounded tannins softening the palate while acidity gives the dark flavors a fresh edge. Its projected peak spans 2028 to 2041 and the wider drinking range closes in 2048. Expect a lasting finish of berry, warm spice and a subtle savory note.

The 2022 vintage

Caymus Vineyards' 2022 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

About Caymus Vineyards

Caymus Vineyards' 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon comes from Napa Valley, United States.

From the cellar: pair with

Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Braised short ribs with truffle polenta

The wine's balanced acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Aged Comté with quince paste

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is Caymus Vineyards 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 2022?

Caymus Vineyards 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is from Napa Valley, United States.

When should Caymus Vineyards 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2048. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2041. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with Caymus Vineyards 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 2022?

Pair this wine with Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Aged Comté with quince paste.