Ulysses was established by Christian Moueix in 2008 when he bought land that was once part of the Charles Hopper Ranch. Moueix is one of the world’s most respected winemakers. Born in Libourne, France, he is the son of legendary wine merchant Jean-Pierre Moueix and studied viticulture at the University of California at Davis before taking charge at the family’s famous wine estates in Pomerol and Saint Emilion, which include Châteaux Petrus and Trotanoy. Having fallen in love with Napa Valley during his time at UC Davis, Christian returned in the early 1980s to buy property and start Dominus Estate, which has become one of Napa’s stars. Ulysses is Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. The 2012 was the debut vintage.