Wagner Family of Wine is a multi-vineyard, multi-label entity responsible for producing some of the finest reds, whites, and Napa Valley varietals available. The current owner, Chuck Wagner, took over the operation from his parents, Lorna and Charlie Wagner, and the entire founding team has deep roots in the Napa Valley agricultural community, dating back to the 1850s.
The Wagner wine heritage first began with Lorna’s grandparents, immigrants from Germany who homesteaded on Howell Mountain, and Charlie’s great-grandfather, who was an early Napa Valley winemaker who worked at a nearby vineyard. Today, the 100% family-owned company continually innovates new winemaking ideas, and two of their premium Cabernet Sauvignons are among the most sought-after bottles around.
Caymus Vineyards
The flagship vineyard of the Wagner Family of Wine, Caymus Vineyards, was founded in 1972. The low-fertility soils are located in the center of Napa Valley, where they’re tended via dry farming, high-intensity plantings, and keen attention to viticulture details.
- Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon: This bottle is one of the most acclaimed Caymus Vineyard varietals with rich and fruity tannins, lush aromas, and flavors of cocoa, cassis, and ripe berries.
- Anniversary Cabernet Sauvignon: This is a special edition of the Special Selection, in celebration of the 50-year anniversary of Caymus Vineyards. It has all the signature flavors and aromas of the original, but is a bold bottle for the discerning palate.
- California Cabernet Sauvignon: Grapes for this bottle are sourced from California’s finest but lesser-known vineyards to create something truly unique and singular. Each glass offers aromas of cocoa, mulberry, and dark berries with a luscious flavor of boysenberries and mocha.
Bonanza
Another label under the Wagner Family of Wine is the Bonanza. This label is the accessible and affordable branch of the premium operation and is named for the “bonanza” or wealth of grapes found across the state of California. Made with the same love of traditional wine-making as the other labels, the Bonanza bottles are made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes for the perfect red blend.
- Cabernet Sauvignon California: This is the flagship of the Bonanza label and is a full-bodied red blend that’s ripe and luscious with notes of dark cherry and chocolate.
- The Vinekeeper Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley: The grapes for this bottle are sourced solely from Napa Valley and have rich, fruit-forward flavors and aromas of blackberry, cherry, cocoa, vanilla, and oak.
From the celebrated Caymus Vineyards to the approachable Bonanza label, Wagner Family Wines continues to represent the heart of Napa Valley winemaking. Their dedication to quality, tradition, and innovation shines through every bottle, whether it’s a Special Selection Cabernet crafted for collectors or a Bonanza blend made for sharing around the table. With over five generations rooted in Napa soil, the Wagner family’s passion for winemaking endures, delivering depth, richness, and unmistakable California character in every pour.
