Red Schooner Transit by Caymus

Red Schooner's new "Red Wine of the World," this red blend is sourced from famed regions of southern Australia, the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. Consisting of Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon, Transit is bold yet nuanced, featuring scents and flavors of dark fruit, black pepper, leather and vibrant raspberries.

A hint of mint stems from the region's native trees. Just like our Red Schooner Malbec from Argentina is known by the "voyage" that produced it, this wine is called a sequential "transit."

Legendary for the production of memorable red wines, South Australia was our inspiration for Transit. We began with finding high-caliber grapes - always the key to each of our wines. Next came transit over ocean waters, a practice now both common and efficient for fruits and vegetables. The chilled grapes arrived at Caymus, as if just harvested. 

We use time-honored winemaking techniques to extract deep color and rich tannins during fermentation, while staying attuned to place of origin. One can smell a slight mint character, likely a derivative of native trees. A ripe style, along with the nuance of dried fruit, reflects Australia's warm, dry conditions. Aging was in French oak barrels, with bottling in April 2018. Instead of a vintage date, each bottle will be known by its transit.

Tasting Notes:

This midnight purple colored red blend opens with a blackberry and cola bouquet with hints of mulled mint.

On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium acidity. The mouthfeel is nicely balanced, round, and rich. The flavor profile is tasty blackberry pie and blueberry blend with notes of mint and black raspberry. Hints of dark chocolate and licorice.

The finish is dry and its flavors and drying tannins build-up and stick around for a very long time.

This wine should be enjoyed on its own over the next couple of years.

Blend: Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro and Cabernet Sauvignon.