Caymus Vineyards
50th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon
Where it is, September 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
This bottle is in its drinking window. Its peak runs from 2028 through 2038.
The ‘22 50th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Caymus Vineyards 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a Napa Valley Cabernet marking the winery's first harvest in 1972.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Chuck Wagner describes the 2022 as rich and round, with non-bitter tannins, restrained French oak, and acidity that supports balance without tasting tart.
The 2022 vintage
The 2022 50th Anniversary bottling commemorates Caymus Vineyards' first harvest in 1972.
About Caymus Vineyards
Caymus says this wine reflects low crop yields, high ripeness at harvest, and the style developed by its Napa Valley growers and winery team.
From the cellar: pair with
Beef Tagliata with Lyonnaise Potatoes
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.
Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter
The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.
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Frequently Asked
What is Caymus Vineyards 50th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022?
Caymus Vineyards 50th Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 is a Napa Valley Cabernet marking the winery's first harvest in 1972.
What does 50th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 taste like?
Chuck Wagner describes the 2022 as rich and round, with non-bitter tannins, restrained French oak, and acidity that supports balance without tasting tart.
When should Caymus Vineyards 50th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2026-2045. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2038. 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 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022?
Pair this wine with Beef Tagliata with Lyonnaise Potatoes; Braised short ribs with truffle polenta; or Bone-in ribeye with rosemary butter.