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Caymus offers a relatively straightforward contrast to some of Napa's more attraction-oriented wineries. The Rutherford winery emphasizes the Wagner family's wines and history rather than tours, castles, aerial rides or elaborate culinary experiences. The standard visit is a seated tasting lasting approximately 90 minutes, giving guests more time with the wines than the brief tasting-bar format common at some wineries.
The winery traces its modern history to 1972, when Chuck Wagner and his parents, Lorna and Charlie Wagner Sr., began Caymus with just 240 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon. The family's Napa agricultural roots extend much further back, and that multigenerational story remains part of the property's identity. Visitors taste a variety of wines made by the family rather than being limited strictly to a single bottling.
Expect this to be primarily a wine visit. Someone looking for extensive gardens, architectural tours or a restaurant may find better choices elsewhere, but visitors who already know Caymus—or specifically want to taste wines from the Wagner family—should appreciate the focused format. Wine by the glass is also available separately, providing a more casual alternative to the full seated experience.
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Visit snapshot
- Address
- 8700 Conn Creek Rd, St Helena, CA 94573
- Phone
- (707) 967-3010
- Reservations required
- Mixed — seated tasting by appointment; by-the-glass/retail also offered
- Tasting price
- $50
- Typical visit time
- 90 min
- Wine focus
- Cabernet Sauvignon, especially Caymus and Special Selection; limited Zinfandel
- Discount available
- No tasting-pass discount listed
- Picnic
- No
- Food
- Not confirmed
- Group tasting
- Not confirmed for Rutherford property
- Distance from Saint Helena
- 5.9 miles
- Distance from SFO
- 74.6 miles
Tasting options and prices
- Seated tasting $50 / 90 min at the Rutherford winery.
Tasting fees and formats change. Confirm current options with the winery before you book.
Discount available
No tasting-pass discount is listed for Caymus Vineyards right now. Recheck Napa tasting discounts or confirm current offers with the winery.
Planning a day around Caymus Vineyards
Ninety minutes is relatively long for a $50 tasting. Use it as one of perhaps three meaningful stops, not four or five rushed ones.
Other wineries near Caymus Vineyards
- Honig
- Round Pond
- Frog's Leap
- Mumm
- Elizabeth Spencer
Use the Napa winery map to compare drive miles and reservation windows.
Information last verified: September 2026. Visitor details (hours, tasting prices, reservations) are sourced from the official winery website. Confirm before you visit. How we maintain listings.