Ulysses Vineyard

"Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon comes from vines planted in the Oakville appellation, not very far from Dominus. The vineyards for Ulysses are located just north of the famous Napanook vineyards used by Dominus and west of Highway 29. The 31.5 acres of vines are planted in the Autres Rivages, which is next to the well-known vineyards of Missouri Hopper Ranch and Vine Hill Ranch on one side and the famous To Kalon vineyards on its other side. The v...

ULYSSES VINEYARD, ONCE PART OF THE CHARLES HOPPER RANCH, WAS ACQUIRED IN 2008 BY CHRISTIAN MOUEIX.

Along the Napa Valley’s Oakville bench and extending over an alluvial fan at the foot of the Mayacamas Range, the site is exceptional for grape growing.

The soil is composed of deep, gravelly, clay loam and is particularly well-suited to growing Cabernet Sauvignon.

Since the acquisition, Christian Moueix and his team have pursued an in-d...

“TO STRIVE, TO SEEK, TO FIND, AND NOT TO YIELD.” — ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON. ULYSSES

Our team’s intention is to produce a wine reflecting the exceptional potential and individuality of the Ulysses Vineyard. Our approach is minimalist, with attentive observation and restrained intervention. Harvested at perfect ripeness and with the utmost care, the grapes undergo both cluster and berry selection before a gentle vinification and aging.

The w...