Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool Red Wine Blend
Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool Red Wine Blend is the Wagner family's love letter to Suisun Valley — a 750mL red blend of Zinfandel and Petite Sirah (with small lots of other reds), crafted by winemaker Jenny Wagner from an AVA just 30 minutes southeast of Napa. Aged 12 months in a mix of new and neutral French oak plus American oak, it pours the Caymus signature in a Suisun key: ripe strawberry and dried cranberry with vanilla and espresso on the nose, vibrant cherry and spice-cabinet warmth on the palate, all wrapped in silky, approachable tannins. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size / style: 750mL red blend, around 14-15% ABV
- Varietals: primarily Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, small amounts of other reds
- Region: Suisun Valley AVA, California — the Wagner family's second home
- Winemaker: Jenny Wagner (daughter of Chuck Wagner, of Caymus fame)
- Aging: 12 months in new and neutral French oak, plus American oak
The Fool Who Walked Into Winemaking
The name is a family story: Jenny Wagner's great-great grandfather Johannes Glos was known as "The Walking Fool" — a man often seen traveling long distances on foot. The Wagner family (Caymus, Emmolo, Sea Sun) bought into Suisun Valley for its warm days, cool nights, and fertile soils, and they have treated it as Napa's pastoral little sibling ever since. The Walking Fool is their everyday-drinking answer to the $100 Napa Cab — fruit-forward, oak-kissed, and built for the table. Browse more red wine or explore everything from Caymus Vineyards at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The winery's own notes: the nose shows ripe strawberry mingled with dried cranberry, a whiff of vanilla and espresso, and a hint of new leather; the palate opens fresh with vibrant cherry, dried cranberry, and spice-cabinet depth, finishing earthy with a balanced, soft texture. Trade tasters add cigar box, garden-ripe strawberries, and a cocoa-and-spice finish — medium-bodied, juicy, and immediately drinkable.
How to Enjoy
Serve at 60-65°F in a large Bordeaux glass with an hour of air — the espresso and spice notes bloom as it opens. It is a natural with barbecue ribs, wood-fired pizza, lamb chops, or a simple Tuesday-night meatball sub.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grapes are in The Walking Fool?
Primarily Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, with small amounts of other red grapes in the blend.
Who makes The Walking Fool?
Jenny Wagner of the Wagner family — the same family behind Caymus Vineyards, crafted from their Suisun Valley winery.
Is The Walking Fool a Caymus Cabernet?
No — it is a red blend (Zinfandel + Petite Sirah) from Suisun Valley, not a Napa Cabernet, and it is priced as an everyday drinker.
The Wagner family at their most playful — order Caymus-Suisun The Walking Fool Red Wine Blend from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.