This unique pack is the ultimate gift for Tool Heads and Wine Nerds alike! Made in very small production by Tool frontman Maynard Keenan in Northern Arizona. These wines only reach select states in very small quantities and rarely leave the United States. We are fortunate to be the only ones to receive these in Western Canada. Their rarity and cult following add to their value as gifts.
Caduceus is a symbol of Hermes or Mercury in Greek and Roman mythology. The Caduceus symbol is identified with thieves, merchants, and messengers. All of these wines are inspired by Mythical Ancient Gods. Made by international wine varieties, each wine correlates with a well known wine region around the world. Maynard, aims to make his wines as food friendly as possible, so their finesse may surprise you.
The Chupacabra is a creature with its origins in the Americas, allegedly first sighted in Puerto Rico. The Merkin Vineyards wines can be seen as entry level Maynard wines. This red is always a shapeshifting blend of various red grapes from Willcox. The 2021 vintage is 35% Grenache, 35% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre. Warming spice notes, leather, violets and baked red fruit dominate this wine.
This is a big hairy old world Iberian beast of a blend (74% Tempranillo & 26% Garnacha) from the Buhl Memorial Vineyard, in the Kansas Settlement of Cochise County, AZ. It’s aged in neutral barrique. Rich notes of raspberry, lemon curd, honeysuckle, and tomato with chewy tannins.
Caduceus 2020 Anubis – Yavapai County, Arizona, $89.95 Anubis is the Egyptian God of the underworld and death. This full bodied red wine is considered to be the beefiest of all of their wines. This is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Aglianico. Full-bodied and structured with an uplifting freshness like a garden of Sunflowers. Hints of dried roses, mint, raspberry, black cherry, sweet tobacco, and the richness of Medjool dates. After opening it continues to present deepening aspects of its nature as the hours pass. Consider decanting this bottle if you plan to drink it soon.
Caduceus 2020 Airavata – Yavapai County, Arizona, $89.95 Airavata is a divine elephant, characterized by four tusks, seven trunks and a white complexion. He is the “king of elephants” and serves as the main vehicle for the deityIndra. 100% Garnacha from the Eliphante block, located in Cornville, AZ. A graceful and elegant red, traversed by supple purity and lush richness. Aromas of strawberry, licorice and cotton candy compliment earthy notions of garden soil and mushroom joined by suggestions of raspberry, pepper, allspice, and apple pie.
Caduceus 2019 Sancha – Yavapai County, Arizona, $91.95
From English Folklore, Sancha was married to a count that she had to rescue a few times. The most notable rescue was when she swapped places with him in prison by wearing his clothes. This wine is Maynard’s version of Ribera del Duero. Made with 100% Tempranillo, aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. Expect notes of dried red fruits, tobacco, spice and leather.
Caduceus 2019 Nagual de la Naga – Yavapai County, Arizona, $89.95 Naga is a mythical creature from South East Asian tradition, rooted in Hinduism and Buddhism. It is half man and half serpent. This wine hails from their Eliphante Block, which is planted with Italian varieties. This vintage is 90% Sangiovese, 5% Souzao & 5% Negroamaro. This elegant, food friendly wine would go great with your meat rich pastas.
