NV Red Schooner Transit No. 3 by Caymus Red Blend, South Australia, Australia

Red Schooner Transit No. 3 by Caymus is a distinctive Australian red blend created by the Wagner family, known for Caymus Vineyards in California. The grapes are sourced from two celebrated South Australian wine regions, Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, then transported under chilled conditions to California, where the wine is crafted using the family’s winemaking approach. This unusual cross-continental process preserves the connection to the fruit’s Australian origins while giving the wine its own identity within the Red Schooner collection.

The blend brings together Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro, with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of ripe berries and chocolate-covered strawberries mingle with fresh mint, black pepper and hints of leather. On the palate, vibrant strawberry and raspberry flavors are layered with blackberry, ripe apricot and subtle dark chocolate notes. The generous fruit, rounded texture and soft tannins create an expressive, approachable red with a lingering finish. Enjoy it alongside barbecue, grilled beef, roasted lamb, slow-cooked dishes or aged cheeses.