Caduceus Cellars

Anubis Arizona Red Blend

9.080 ratings
8.810 pro ratings
New Mexico, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese
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Daniel P. Drake

Tonight I have opened the 2015 Caduceus Anubis Red Blend. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc and 20% Petit Sirah from Wilcox, AZ hand picked from vineyards at 4300 feet and aged for 18 months in French Oak Casks.

On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, black pepper, vanilla, cinnamon, alcohol and oak.

On the palate I am finding black cherry, blackberry, green bell pepper, black currant, licorice, baking spice and rich soil.

This wine is medium to full bodied with medium to + acidity and medium + fine tannins that lead into a medium to long dark fruit finish. My first Arizona wine and not too bad. The weekend starts tomorrow so please be safe and have a great time. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Tonight I have opened the 2015 Caduceus Anubis Red Blend. 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc and 20% Petit Sirah from Wilcox, AZ hand picked from vineyards at 4300 feet and aged for 18 months in French Oak Casks.

On the nose there is black cherry, blackberry, black plum, black currant, black pepper, vanilla, cinnamon, alcohol and oak.

On the palate I am finding black cherry, blackberry, green bell pepper, black currant, licorice, baking spice and rich soil.

This wine is medium to full bodied with medium to + acidity and medium + fine tannins that lead into a medium to long dark fruit finish. My first Arizona wine and not too bad. The weekend starts tomorrow so please be safe and have a great time. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷

Feb 14th, 2020
Brian Miracle

MJK, yo.

MJK, yo.

2 people found it helpfulMar 8th, 2014
Scott White

The '11 was a little more delightful but the 12 is a good bottle. I agree with the other commenter that $60 a bottle is a little high.

The '11 was a little more delightful but the 12 is a good bottle. I agree with the other commenter that $60 a bottle is a little high.

1 person found it helpfulApr 15th, 2015
Matt Austin

Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA

8.9

When in Sedona... This is pretty nice, but the carbonic maceration really eliminates any Arizona character that I would hope to find (actually it turns out grapes in this were really from SW New Mexico). Also, $50 for carbonic maceration?

When in Sedona... This is pretty nice, but the carbonic maceration really eliminates any Arizona character that I would hope to find (actually it turns out grapes in this were really from SW New Mexico). Also, $50 for carbonic maceration?

1 person found it helpfulApr 4th, 2015
R. Addison Wehrfritz

No sense of terroir, not super impressed...especially given the $50+ price tag

No sense of terroir, not super impressed...especially given the $50+ price tag

Apr 21st, 2017
Shawn R

Decanted and opened up to a complex nose, hints of raisins crushed herbs and earth. Tight tannins that showcase the sirha. Smoke, earth and cigar box are present to end with a mushroom, earth finish. Who would have know that New Mexico had such great fruit!

Decanted and opened up to a complex nose, hints of raisins crushed herbs and earth. Tight tannins that showcase the sirha. Smoke, earth and cigar box are present to end with a mushroom, earth finish. Who would have know that New Mexico had such great fruit!

Jun 12th, 2016
boyd

Big, rich, dense. Wood. Structure. Fun to drink.

Big, rich, dense. Wood. Structure. Fun to drink.

Jan 11th, 2016
Anthony Ryan

Mahalo Maynard

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Dec 1st, 2019
Nezih

Deep color and flavor. Dried plums and figs. Goes great with Lamb like a Malbec.

Deep color and flavor. Dried plums and figs. Goes great with Lamb like a Malbec.

Nov 30th, 2019
Ryan Guy

Barnyard funk blows off to eucalyptus, cracked pepper, blackcherry and forest berries. Lifted and floral. Tart cherry and tart cranberry on the palate. Coated with spice box and herbs. Dry and tart to finish. AZ fruit.

Barnyard funk blows off to eucalyptus, cracked pepper, blackcherry and forest berries. Lifted and floral. Tart cherry and tart cranberry on the palate. Coated with spice box and herbs. Dry and tart to finish. AZ fruit.

Nov 10th, 2019