Chuck Wagner

Chuck Wagner was born into a family of farmers and winemakers with deep roots in Napa Valley. He was 19 when he joined his parents to start Caymus Vineyards. Charlie, Lorna and Chuck were a mom, pop and son team that stayed in place for 30 years until his parents’ passing. After more than 50 vintages, Chuck maintains key involvement in the production of several offerings of Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon.

Always the farmer, over the years Chuck has commercially grown wine grapes, table grapes, lemons and tomatoes.

Chuck has also led an exciting new chapter in the family’s history, exploring and putting down roots in nearby Suisun Valley, a wine region with unique pastoral beauty and ideal growing conditions that is protected by an agricultural preserve. The Wagner family opened Caymus-Suisun Winery in 2022, and are thrilled to invite people to experience the amazing Suisun Valley for themselves.

Chuck’s children Charlie and Jenny have become significant contributors to running all operations.

Steering the family’s business from the very beginning to the present day, Chuck has worked to adapt to an ever-changing and challenging landscape. He has been recognized for his winemaking and industry leadership – all the while, he has maintained deep humility, along with an appreciation for family, great wine and the connections between the two.