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Caymus Conundrum, 0


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the only white in the Caymus stable, a blend of sauvignon blanc, muscat canelli, muscat, viognier and chardonnay grapes, this slighlty sweet wine pairs with asian and spicy light food.
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Central Coast California, United States
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Napa, United States
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Wine Encyclopedia Review
Pairing wine with grilled food is not as hard as it looks. Plain meats, chicken, and fish work with a white or light red. Sauces, rubs, and jerks need something heavier to stand up to the pungent, smoky flavor and the sweet, sour or spicy marinade coating. Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon work nicely, as does a sturdy Sangiovese. A Pinot Noir will pair with plain chicken and hearty fishes like sea bass and salmon. Chardonnay is generally too heavy for grilled food; they cancel out each other's subtle nuances. One exception is mushrooms like grilled shiitake and portabella.


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Soft tropical notes of guava and cherimoya, also peach and honeysuckle. The rich perfume is supported by concentrated and focused layers of peach and apricot nectar, pear and green melon with spicy vanilla notes. The creamy texture and balanced acidity carries through the palate for a long finish (from: )
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The "puzzle" of Conundrum lies partly in guessing the range of grape varieties we use, because we never reveal its exact composition. To create the layered flavors that go into the Conundrum blend, we brought in Sauvignon Blanc grapes from the Napa Valley, Muscat Canelli from Tulare County on the Central Coast, and Chardonnay and Viognier from our vineyards in Monterey County. About on-quarter of the wine lots were fermented in stainless steel in order to preserve their individual fruit characteristics. The remaining lots were fermented in a combination of new and seasoned oak barrels for up to ten months. We continue to have success in the twist-top closure. As a winemaker and someone who insists on wines without faults, I believe this closure is the right tool to protect the aromas and flavors that developed in the vineyards and were preserved in the bottle. (from: )
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