Caymus Cabernet Next Door Neighbor in NAPA

We love this new discovery from the ultimate ’boutique’ vineyard (only 7 acres) just next door to Caymus. This wine is named after “Bacchus,” the Roman god of wine and intoxication, equated with the Greek Dionysus. The Bacchanalia, orgies in honor of Dionysus, were introduced in Rome around 200 BCE. These infamous celebrations, notorious for their ‘exotic’ (and criminal) character, got so out of hand that they were forbidden by the Roman Senate in 186 BCE.

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VIDEO: Top 12 Wines of 2007

Join us the Wine Insiders team reveals their Top 12 Wines of 2007. Click the image below to watch…

Featuring: (Click to Purchase!)
Meyer Cabernet Napa 2004 ($59)
Calafia Cellars Meritage 2004 ($39)
Ramey Cabernet Napa 2005 ($49)
Martin Estate Cabernet Napa 2003 ($75)
Chateau Boswell Cabernet “Beckstoffer” 2005 ($89)
Turnbull Black 2004 ($99)
Fourteen Apellations Cabernet 2004 ($124)
Pahlmeyer Jayson Pinot Noir 2005 ($65)
Pelerin “Mesa Del Sol” Syrah 2005 ($44)
Reynolds Merlot 2004 ($42)
Chateau Boswell Chardonnay 2005 ($69)
Levendi Chardonnay 2005 ($36)

VIDEO: Perfect Thanksgiving Pairings

The Wine Insiders invite you to our special Thanksgiving celebration! Join us as we seek out perfect holiday pairings and try some new spins on classic Thanksgiving recipes that make them even more wine-friendly. We taste the BRAND NEW Prisoner Zinfandel Blend 2006, Caymus Special Selection Cabernet 2005 and many, many more amazing wines that will make this year’s Thanksgiving celebration unforgettable! Click the image below to watch…

Starring (In order of appearance):
Ramey Chardonnay Hudson 2005 ($59)
Silver Pines Pinot Noir 2005 ($49)
Patz & Hall Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 2006 ($37)
Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection 2005 ($159)
Orin Swift The Prisoner 2006 ($33)
Martin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Bacchanal 2004 ($49)
Meyer Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2004 ($59)