About

Caymus Vineyards is a 100% family-owned winery in Rutherford, Napa Valley, founded in 1972 by Chuck Wagner and his parents. They specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon from low-fertility soils, producing a dark, concentrated style with ripe fruit, along with Special Selection, Zinfandel, and a new California Cabernet Sauvignon. The Wagner family continues farming and winemaking traditions across generations.

Cabernet Sauvignon family-owned and operated Napa Valley farming traditions
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Header image of Caymus Vineyards Visit image Visit image Historical family photo Historical family photo Charlie and Jenny Wagner Barrel room Special Selection Cabernet Zinfandel Tasting room gallery
What They Make
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dark and concentrated Napa Valley Cabernet from low-fertility soils, dry farmed, high-density plantings.
Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Best barrels set aside each year.
Napa Valley Zinfandel
Limited bottling honoring Charlie Wagner Sr.
Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon
Supple, dark and rich Cabernet from sites throughout California.
Latest News

New winery in Suisun Valley, California. Introduced Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon with 2021 vintage.