Located in the Mayacamas Mountains between Sonoma and Napa Valleys, Mayacamas winery was built in 1889 by a German immigrant who sold wine by the barrel to bottlers in San Francisco. The winery was owned by several families in the 20th century and in July 2013 Mayacamas was purchased by Charles Banks and his wife Ali, in partnership with Jay Schottenstein and his son Joey. Andy Erickson will lead the winemaking. The new owners are only the fourth group of owners in the estate’s long history.
Mayacamas is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a widely admired Chardonnay. Grapes grown at the winery are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.