Mayacamas Vineyards

The Californian winery is located east of Napa at the foot of Mount Veeder in the eponymous Mayacamas Mountains. These mountains are located between and . Mayacamas was the collective name for some Indian tribes in this area. The property was founded in 1889 by German immigrant John Henry-Fischer. After his bankruptcy at the beginning of the 20th century, viticulture was abandoned. A new start was made in 1941 by Jack and Mary Taylor, who reopened the winery after the purchase. They also gave the winery its present name. Finally, in 1968 Robert and Elinor Travers bought the property and replanted the vineyards and purchased land. The vineyards now cover 20 hectares of vines in a natural amphitheatre-like setting 600 metres above sea level. They are mainly planted with the two varieties Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as smaller quantities of Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc.

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