Caymus's Conundrum Red represents a thoughtfully assembled blend of Zinfandel and Petite Syrah from Napa Valley's 2022 vintage, showcasing the winery's sophisticated approach to varietal marriage. The wine carries an alcohol content of 15.5%, reflecting the ripeness of the vintage whilst maintaining structural integrity. This blend demonstrates the characteristic spiced density of Petite Syrah tempered by Zinfandel's darker fruit expression, creating a wine of considerable substance suited to extended cellaring. Serve this alongside slow-braised beef short ribs or richly sauced game dishes where its textural depth and moderate tannin structure will achieve genuine equilibrium.
Data sheet
- Alcohol content
- 15.5
- Origin
- USA
- Vintage
- 2022
- Region
- Napa Valley
- Grape variety
- Zinfandel / Petite Syrah
- Closure
- Naturkorken
- Importer
- Weingarten Eden GmbH & Co. KG Rottalstr. 18 94086 Bad Griesbach i.Rottal
- Producer
- Caymus, 8700 Conn Creek Road, Rutherford, CA 94573, USA
- Serving temperature
- 16-18 °C
- Body
- 4
- Tannin
- 4
- Acidity
- 3
- Sweetness
- 2
- Fruit
- 4
- Characteristics
- Powerful, Dry, Napa Valley, Ageworthy
- Food pairing
- Dry-Aged Beef, Lamb & Game Bird, Spiced Ragouts, Mature Cheddar
- Élevage
- American oak, 18-24 months