CONUNDRUM
red wine
10th Anniversary
edition
2019
Wagner Family Wines
Petite Sirah
Zinfandel
Cabernet Sauvignon
It all began at the dinner table. Charlie Wagner Sr., who co-founded Caymus Vineyards in 1972 with his wife, Lorna, and son, Chuck, would mix wines to find the perfect glass to pair with his meal. No one blended wines back then, so his experiment was pretty radical.
Fast forward to 1989, when Conundrum White was born, quickly taking off with its mysterious, tropical notes and amazing versatility. Conundrum Red, serious yet approachable, was introduced in 2011. Today, it’s Charlie’s grandson, Charlie Wagner II, who keeps Conundrum as original as ever.
“We source Conundrum in places that are both famed and off the beaten track – in Napa, Monterey, Santa Barbara, San Benito, Solano and Tulare Counties. Its character starts in the vineyard, in small towns where families have been farming for generations and there’s always plenty of good conversation, great grapes and more to explore.”
*****
rich, dark red. aromas of ripe berries and plums, warmed by a hint of cocoa.
dried fruit and the taste of chocolate-covered cherries come through on the palate, while a wisp of smokiness makes this wine just what you would expect from Charlie Wagner.
thick. lingering. luscious.
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