Caymus Vineyards
1858 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
1858 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 — Paso Robles, California 🇺🇸
Overview
A bold, ultra-ripe, fruit-saturated Paso Cabernet built in a plush, modern, high-octane style. Massive dark fruit, heavy extraction, and sweet oak tones dominate the profile. More power and impact than finesse or restraint.
Aromas & Flavors
Plum jam, blackberry compote, baked black cherry, cocoa powder, mocha, vanilla, sweet spice, and toasted oak.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and dense with thick texture. Low perceived acidity, high ripeness, and a warm finish. Broad, mouth-filling, almost chewy, built like a fruit bomb rather than a structured Cabernet.
Food Pairings
BBQ brisket, ribs, smoky burgers, heavily seasoned grilled meats, or anything that can stand up to the intensity.
Verdict
Big, loud, and unapologetically ripe. A crowd-pleaser for lovers of plush, sweet-toned, modern California Cab, but overwhelming if you prefer balance, freshness, and elegance.
🍷 Personal Pick
Respect the style, but not my lane. Feels like getting hit with a fruit cannon, I reached for water more than another sip.
Did You Know?
Paso Robles’ hot days and long hang times often push Cabernet toward very ripe, jammy profiles, and producers linked to the Caymus family are known for this signature plush, cocoa-vanilla, fruit-forward style.
1858 Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 — Paso Robles, California 🇺🇸
Overview
A bold, ultra-ripe, fruit-saturated Paso Cabernet built in a plush, modern, high-octane style. Massive dark fruit, heavy extraction, and sweet oak tones dominate the profile. More power and impact than finesse or restraint.
Aromas & Flavors
Plum jam, blackberry compote, baked black cherry, cocoa powder, mocha, vanilla, sweet spice, and toasted oak.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied and dense with thick texture. Low perceived acidity, high ripeness, and a warm finish. Broad, mouth-filling, almost chewy, built like a fruit bomb rather than a structured Cabernet.
Food Pairings
BBQ brisket, ribs, smoky burgers, heavily seasoned grilled meats, or anything that can stand up to the intensity.
Verdict
Big, loud, and unapologetically ripe. A crowd-pleaser for lovers of plush, sweet-toned, modern California Cab, but overwhelming if you prefer balance, freshness, and elegance.
🍷 Personal Pick
Respect the style, but not my lane. Feels like getting hit with a fruit cannon, I reached for water more than another sip.
Did You Know?
Paso Robles’ hot days and long hang times often push Cabernet toward very ripe, jammy profiles, and producers linked to the Caymus family are known for this signature plush, cocoa-vanilla, fruit-forward style.
Sampled at a wine tasting class Total Wine. Comparable to Austin Hope Cab but cheaper. A crowd pleaser among my people.
Sampled at a wine tasting class Total Wine. Comparable to Austin Hope Cab but cheaper. A crowd pleaser among my people.
Jan 31st, 2026
