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Chuck Wagner: The Force Behind Caymus
Chuck Wagner and his parents, Charlie and Lorna, stalwarts of pioneering California farming families, co-founded Caymus Vineyards in 1971. The family-run winery has been profoundly influential as a Napa Cabernet house and much more. Chuck sat down for an exclusive interview with Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin R. Shanken to look back on the past 50 years and talk about the future.
Plus, tasting reports on California Cabernet and the red and white wines of Portugal, a deep dive into Napa’s Suisun Valley, and much more.
Cover Stories
The Story of Caymus: Past, Present and Future
Tasting Reports
2020 California Cabernet
Alphabetical Guide to California Cabernet
Napa Cabernet 2013
Alphabetical Guide to Portugal
Features
Grapevine
Maui Chefs Help Fire Recovery Efforts
Gallo Buys Rombauer Vineyards
Beauty, Wine, Philosophy
Auction of Washington Wines Raises More than $4 Million for Charity
Savvy Shopper
Departments
Leaving the Helm at Louis Jadot
Emma Watson’s Family Distills a Gin in Chablis
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