Martin Estate

For more than 130 years, Martin Estate’s majestic stone château has graced the Eastern benchland of the Rutherford appellation. Yet, hidden by ancient valley oaks, its location remains a mystery to most. Privately owned, the property encompasses twelve acres and is one of the oldest historic estates in the Napa Valley.

1836 – The Mexican Government deeds 12,000 acres of Napa Valley land to Captain George C. Yount, known as the Caymus Grant....

Martin Estate is located in the heart of Napa Valley’s Rutherford Appellation, totaling less than six square miles. The Puerta Dorada Estate vineyard was planted in 1996 with 17,000 tightly spaced vines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc. To ensure that only the best suited clones were chosen for the terroir, the proprietors enlisted the help and expertise of neighbor Chuck Wagner of Caymus Vineyards to oversee its develop...

Martin Estate Cabernet Sauvignons are hand-crafted in small lots at the Rutherford château. The wines mirror their renowned terroir where the Estate’s premium grapes thrive.

Detailed aromatics, complex layers of fruit, combined with restrained tannins are the hallmarks of Martin Estate’s aristocratic portfolio.

The complete winemaking process occurs exclusively at the château, permitting the utmost control and attention to detail. Each g...