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Cain Red Blends

Mountain Bordeaux blends from Napa, built on restraint since 1980.

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The story

The story behind Cain

Cain Vineyard & Winery was founded in 1980, when Jerry and Joyce Cain bought 550 acres of the old McCormick Ranch and planted Bordeaux varieties between 1,400 and 2,100 feet up the Mayacamas range, in what became the Spring Mountain District AVA. Christopher Howell has directed winemaking since 1991.

What separates Cain from most modern Napa reds is discipline. Native yeast ferments, gentle destemming, no heavy chemical alteration, classic barrel aging. The house style runs to lower alcohol, higher natural acidity and savory, earthy complexity rather than ripe fruit. Cain was also an early Napa voice for blending all five red Bordeaux grapes, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec, instead of leaning on one.

The lineup

Explore the Cain range

Three Cain red blends reach us, each built on the five Bordeaux varieties but pitched at a different weight and price. Concept is the one we keep on the shelf.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Cain ConceptRed BlendVaries by vintageFive Bordeaux grapes, savory, firm, mountain-grown
Cain CuveeRed BlendVaries by vintageApproachable Napa blend, red fruit, moderate structure
Cain FiveRed BlendVaries by vintageFlagship five-varietal blend, earthy, built to age
Cain ConceptRed BlendVaries by vintageDecant an hour, cool cellar temperature
Cain FiveRed BlendVaries by vintageCellar years, or open with a long decant
Out of stockRed BlendsCain - Cuvee 750mL$31.99Out of stockWineCain - Five 750mL$124.99WineCain - Concept 750mL$64.99
Buying guidance

Which Cain is right for you?

Cain pricing tracks the mountain fruit and the patience behind it. Cain Concept 750mL is $64.99 and in stock now, the bottle I would hand most people first. Cain Cuvee 750mL sits at $31.99 and Cain Five 750mL at $124.99, both currently out of stock, so call us at (631) 343-7200 and we will tell you when the next drop lands. Buy Cain online and we will hold it for pickup in Commack.

The weeknight steak cookCain Concept 750mL

Firm structure and savory edges handle grilled beef without overwhelming the plate.

The patient collectorCain Five 750mL

The flagship five-varietal blend rewards a few years in the cellar.

The value hunterCain Cuvee 750mL

Entry into the Cain style at the lowest price in the lineup.

Make the most of it

Cain cocktails and pairings

Cain's acidity and earthy tannin want fat and salt, not sweetness. Keep it simple and let the wine do the talking.
Good to know

Cain questions, answered

Where is Cain wine from?
Cain is from Napa Valley, California, on Spring Mountain in the Mayacamas range at 1,400 to 2,100 feet. The estate sits in the Spring Mountain District AVA and was founded in 1980 by Jerry and Joyce Cain.
What grapes are in Cain Five?
Cain Five is built from all five classic red Bordeaux varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Cain was an early Napa proponent of blending all five rather than leading with a single grape.
Is Cain wine dry or sweet?
Cain red blends are dry. They are fermented with native yeast and aged in barrel, showing savory, earthy notes, firm tannin and higher natural acidity rather than residual sugar or ripe fruit sweetness.
How should I serve Cain red blend?
Serve Cain at cool cellar temperature, roughly 60 to 65 degrees, in a standard Bordeaux glass. Decant an hour for the younger blends and longer for Cain Five, and pair with grilled beef, lamb or aged hard cheese.
Do you deliver Cain wine on Long Island?
Yes. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free local delivery over $250, and free curbside pickup at our Commack store. Order online and we will confirm timing at checkout.
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