Is 2001 a good year for wine?
The 2001 vintage enjoyed great success in both the old and new world. In Italy, the vintage for both Piedmont and Tuscany were great with top wines made in both regions. Both Spain and Germany enjoyed spectacular years with some very fine wines made.
Does Costco sell Caymus?
Costco sells this bottle of Caymus Wine for $73.99. They have ranges from the classic Kirkland Signature Boxed Wine, to bottles of wine over $1,000. This bottle sits right in the middle.
Is 2001 a good Bordeaux vintage?
2001 Vintage – Bordeaux The 2001 Bordeaux vintage was very good but just short of great. The growing season was marred by unpredictable weather patterns verging from too cool to too warm with periods of intense rain followed by drought.
Was 2001 a good year in Burgundy?
2001 Vintage – Burgundy The 2001 Burgundy vintage was, overall, very good. A cold, wet winter and equally cool, damp spring which saw no frosts led to delayed, uneven flowering. The humid conditions were ripe for mildew which affected some vineyards in the Côte de Beaune.
Should Caymus be decanted?
Caymus wines are best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Young vintages of their red wine can be decanted for 1-3 hours, depending on the character of the vintage. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Does shiraz age well?
Shiraz: Australia’s most popular variety, Shiraz thrives in vineyards all over the country, producing world-class wines. Many Aussie styles are made for early drinking, but others can age gracefully for up to 20 years and beyond. Ageing softens the wine and makes it more savoury and complex.
Is Bonanza the same as Caymus?
BONANZA is a multi-vintage California Cabernet. Make no mistake – Bonanza is not Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet. Yet we are proud to be introducing this multivintage California-appellation Cabernet Sauvignon. Casting aside the boundaries of individual appellations or vintages, we have greater freedom to make good wine.