CAYMUS VINEYARDS

October 5, 2023 at Ruth’s Chris Durham

Caymus History

From Farmers to Winemakers

Chuck Wagner and his late parents, Lorna and Charlie, started Caymus Vineyards in 1972. They were a family of farmers with roots in Napa Valley dating back to the 1850s. Today, the family’s Cabernet Sauvignons are among the region’s most celebrated wines.

Generations of Passion

Chuck now works alongside two of his children, Charlie and Jenny, and the family produces diverse wines from Napa Valley, other parts of California and beyond. Continually pursuing new ideas, they feel extremely fortunate to spend their days farming grapes and making wine.

CAYMUS VINEYARDS TASTEMAKER DINNER

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AMUSE BOUCHE

PROSCIUTTO & MELON LOLLIPOP
whipped herb cheese, mint-basil syrup

paired with

EMMOLO SAUVIGNON BLANC
Napa & Salono Counties, California

golden silk color with aromas of nectarine, honeydew, Meyer lemon

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FIRST COURSE

CRAB BISQUE
tarragon cream

paired with

MER SOLEIL RESERVE CHARDONNAY
Santa Lucia Highlands, California

toasted almonds, citrus & apricot are enveloped in a creamy texture and vibrant acidity

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SECOND COURSE

POMEGRANATE GLAZED CHICKEN
quinoa salad, cilantro oil

paired with

‘RED SCHOONER VOYAGE 11’ MALBEC
Mendoza, Argentina

made from grapes grown in the Andes Mountains & shipped chilled to Napa Valley, this Malbec is produced with the same techniques as Caymus Cabernet, ensuring the highest quality and consistency

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ENTRÉE COURSE

FILET* WITH GREMOLATA
ACCOMPAIED WITH
charred broccolini
white bean cassoulet

paired with

CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Napa Valley, California

fine, luxurious tannins give structure to intense flavors of cacao bean, chocolate and dark fruit

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DESSERT COURSE

CHOCOLATE CRÈME BRULÉE
dark cherry gelee

paired with

CAYMUS SUISUN PETITE SIRAH

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