About
Caymus Vineyards is a 100% family-owned winery in Rutherford, Napa Valley, founded in 1972 by Chuck Wagner and his parents, Lorna and Charlie Sr. They specialize in Cabernet Sauvignon grown on low-fertility soils, producing a unique style that is dark, concentrated, ripe, and luxurious with fruit-driven softness. The next generation, Charlie and Jenny Wagner, continues the farming and winemaking traditions, with expansions including Special Selection Cabernet, Zinfandel, and California Cabernet Sauvignon.
Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley
Family-owned and operated across generations
High-density plantings, dry farming, elevated ripeness
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What They Make
Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
Primary production, dark and concentrated with ripe, luxurious fruit-driven softness
Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Best barrels set aside each year
Napa Valley Zinfandel
Limited bottling honoring Charlie Wagner Sr.
California Cabernet Sauvignon
Introduced 2021 vintage, supple, dark and rich from diverse California sites
Awards
Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines (Multiple Years)
2023
Robert Parker 95+ Ratings for Special Selection
2023
Latest News
New winery in Suisun Valley, California; Caymus California Cabernet Sauvignon introduced with 2021 vintage