Chuck Wagner's Blog Archives
February 2007
Leaning Toward Younger Cabernets Over Older Ones
Posted: 01:18 PM ET, February 21, 2007
I am a winemaker, but I am also an avid wine consumer. I was lucky enough to spend more than 30 years working with my dad; drinking his wines with my mom’s lunchtime meals are among my fondest memories.
During Caymus Vineyards' first years, in the 1970s, we drank Dad's older homemade wines, produced during the two decades before we started working on our commercial winery. Read more
Taking a Stand Against Vineyard Designations
Posted: 05:19 PM ET, February 14, 2007
I am often asked why we use the more general Napa Valley appellation on our two Caymus Cabernets, instead of a more specific subregion such as Rutherford or even a single-vineyard designation. My thoughts on this subject might be considered controversial. Read more
Reminiscing Over a Wine's Moment
Posted: 12:34 PM ET, February 12, 2007
I've heard for years about a wine's "moment." It's different than a wine's peak (which is very subjective). It's also different than a wine "opening up" over a period of time due to decanting or exposure to air in the glass. It is simply the moment when a bottle shines its brightest—regardless of its age. Read more
A Family Farm in Napa Valley
Posted: 10:47 AM ET, February 05, 2007
Thanks to a long line of family members who appreciated the beauty of this area, had a knack for farming, and loved wine both as a hobby and a business, the Napa Valley has always been my home.
Thousands of tourists come to this region now to get a taste of a world-famous wine industry, but to me, it’s always been a farming community. Read more
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