{"title":"Red Schooner","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"red-schooner-voyage-8","title":"Red Schooner Voyage 11","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed Schooner Voyage 11\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 750ml Argentine Malbec bottled at 14.9% ABV, produced by the Wagner family's Caymus Vineyards using grapes sourced from Argentina's Andes Mountains. This unconventional expression stands apart by shipping chilled Malbec grapes across the ocean to Napa Valley, where they are vinified using Caymus's signature winemaking techniques—a process that gives Voyage 11 a character unlike any traditional Argentine Malbec.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 14.9%  |  Origin: Mendoza, Argentina (vinified in Napa Valley, California)  |  Varietal: Malbec  |  Voyage 11 (2021 Vintage)  |  Producer: Caymus Vineyards (Wagner Family)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaymus Vineyards was founded in 1972 by the Wagner family in Rutherford, Napa Valley, and has long been recognized for producing rich, fruit-forward Cabernet Sauvignon. Red Schooner represents the family's ambitious side project: high-altitude Malbec grapes are harvested in Mendoza's Andes Mountains, then chilled and shipped by sea to California, where they undergo fermentation and aging at the Caymus facility. Because this cross-continental process falls outside standard wine labeling regulations, no vintage date appears on the bottle—instead, each release is designated by a numbered \"Voyage,\" with Voyage 11 corresponding to the 2021 harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vibrant cherry-red in the glass, Voyage 11 opens with a warm, inviting nose of ripe plums and attractive blackberries. Deeper inhalation reveals rustic layers of wild sage, scrub brush, saddle leather, and a faint campfire smokiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is silky and strikingly smooth, giving way to lush dark plum and blackberry fruit at mid-palate. Fragrant spices and a subtle hint of licorice emerge as grippy, fine-grained tannins build structure across the tongue without overwhelming the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The finish is medium-long with a textural, velvety quality and lingering impressions of dark fruit and dried spice. Tannins remain present but polished, leaving a clean, satisfying close.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Red Schooner\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Schooner Voyage 11 is best enjoyed at cellar temperature (60–65°F) in a large-bowled glass that allows its aromatic complexity to fully develop. Decanting for 20–30 minutes helps soften the tannins and open the nose further. While this is primarily a sipping wine, its bold fruit and spice profile make it versatile in wine-based drinks: a \u003cstrong\u003eKalimotxo\u003c\/strong\u003e (red wine and cola) gains real depth from the Malbec's dark fruit; a \u003cstrong\u003eRed Wine Sangria\u003c\/strong\u003e benefits from the plum and blackberry notes layered with citrus and brandy; and a classic \u003cstrong\u003eMulled Wine\u003c\/strong\u003e during cooler months draws out the existing sage and spice character beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBest For\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGifting a Caymus fan who wants to explore beyond Napa Cabernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairing with a Saturday evening steak dinner at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroducing adventurous wine drinkers to an unconventional Argentine-Californian hybrid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding a comparative Malbec tasting flight alongside traditional Mendoza bottlings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does Red Schooner Voyage 11 taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e Voyage 11 delivers lush ripe plum and blackberry fruit with accents of wild sage, licorice, and fragrant spice, wrapped in silky, fine-grained tannins. It is strikingly smooth with a medium-long, fruit-driven finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Red Schooner compare to a traditional Mendoza Malbec?\u003c\/strong\u003e While both share Andes-grown Malbec fruit, Red Schooner is fermented and finished in Napa Valley using Caymus winemaking methods, resulting in a rounder, more polished texture than many rustic Mendoza bottlings. The fruit profile leans riper and more concentrated, consistent with the Wagner family's signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Red Schooner good for sipping on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely—Voyage 11's smooth tannins, layered aromatics, and rich fruit make it an excellent standalone sipper, especially after a brief decant to let the nose open fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Red Schooner made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Malbec grapes are grown at high altitude in the Andes Mountains of Mendoza, Argentina, then shipped chilled across the ocean to Caymus Vineyards' facility in Napa Valley, California, where the wine is produced and bottled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Red Schooner Voyage 11?\u003c\/strong\u003e Grilled Argentine-style skirt steak (chimichurri amplifies the herbal sage notes); braised short ribs (the wine's dark fruit stands up to rich, slow-cooked meat); hard aged cheeses like Manchego or Parmigiano-Reggiano; roasted lamb with rosemary; and dark chocolate desserts that echo the wine's plum and spice depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Red Schooner come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Schooner Voyage 11 is widely available in the standard 750ml bottle format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Red Schooner worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Schooner positions as a mid-premium Malbec that delivers a distinctive experience not replicated by any other producer—the cross-continental production method and Caymus pedigree place it above everyday Argentine Malbecs in both complexity and presentation, offering strong value for those curious about the intersection of Old World fruit and New World winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eWhy Red Schooner?\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo other wine on the market replicates what Red Schooner does: taking high-altitude Argentine Malbec and finishing it through the lens of one of Napa Valley's most recognized families. Voyage 11 captures the ripe, concentrated fruit of Mendoza's Andes vineyards while layering on the polished, approachable texture that Caymus has built its reputation around. The numbered Voyage system itself reflects how unusual the production journey is—each release is a distinct snapshot of a harvest transported thousands of miles by sea. For drinkers who know Caymus Cabernet and want a different expression of that winemaking philosophy, or for Malbec fans seeking something genuinely outside the norm, Voyage 11 delivers a bottle that earns conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Schooner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44837736186025,"sku":"31001","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/1024\/6313\/files\/Red-Schooner-Voyage-6__66838.jpg?v=1730492635"}],"url":"https:\/\/theliquorbarn.com\/collections\/red-schooner.oembed","provider":"The Liquor Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}