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Wagner Family of Wine
The Wagner Family of Wine is a collection of fine wines of different varieties produced from premier winegrowing regions in California and beyond. Brands include world-renowned Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as Mer Soleil Chardonnay and Pinot Noir; Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot; Conundrum White, Red, Sparkling and Rose, and Red Schooner. Caymus-Suisun Grand Durif is a recent addition to the family’s offerings, produced out of the Suisun Valley, a little-known but exceptional farming region just a 40-minute drive southeast of Napa Valley.

The Wagner family’s winemaking started with Caymus Vineyards, which was started in 1972 by Chuck Wagner and his parents, Charlie and Lorna Wagner. Two of Chuck’s four children, Charlie and Jenny Wagner, are now farming the land alongside him and carrying on the family legacy.

Charlie Wagner Charlie Wagner is owner and winemaker for Mer Soleil winery in the Santa Lucia Highlands in Monterey County. Making both Chardonnay and a recently released Pinot Noir under the Mer Soleil label, he is passionate about how these wines reflect the drama and rugged beauty of the California coast. Charlie is also Director of Winemaking for Conundrum and has overseen the launch of three Conundrum wines, which now include a white, red, rosé and sparkling. His latest endeavor is Red Schooner, a Malbec made from grapes grown in the Andes Mountains, shipped chilled to Napa Valley and produced in the supple Caymus style. Named after his grandfather, Charlie Wagner Sr. – co-founder of Caymus Vineyards – Charlie has a long family history in Napa Valley dating back to 1857.

Jenny Wagner As owner and winemaker for Emmolo Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc, Jenny has pursued a distinct style for these wines and embraces new techniques in both the vineyard and her winemaking. Emmolo is named for her maternal ancestors, who came to Napa from Sicily in 1923 – their land still provides most of the grapes for Emmolo. On the paternal side, her roots trace back to 1857, when her third great-grandfather captained a wagon train to Napa, beginning a long history of farming and winemaking. In 1972, Jenny’s father, Chuck Wagner, founded Caymus Vineyards along with her grandparents. She feels extremely fortunate to be following in her family’s footsteps and to have the opportunity to put her own mark on Emmolo wines.