Miguel’s flavors and textures are dazzling. A glass full of nature.”
– Lee Nordlund, ex-Estate Director Robert Mondavi Winery
Miguel has a sixth sense for grapes. No one can teach what he knows.”
– Mark Marinozzi, Vitesse Vineyards Owner
Front and Center, At Last
Behind the scenes, Miguel Caratachea has helped over two dozen wineries achieve recognition and 90+ scores in the three leading publications – over 200 so far. At last, he is making wine under his own name.
He is off to a great start. His first three vintages won Best Cabernet Sauvignon in the World in major competitions, each with over 1,000 entries, judged by some of the most respected sommeliers and critics in the United States. This website is presented by fellow vintners so others can discover the wines of one of Napa Valley’s humblest, most naturally gifted winemakers.
Caratachea makes award-winning Napa Valley wine under his own name, after years doing it for others.”
– Napa Valley Register, 10.18.24
Miguel is a Napa Valley treasure.”
– Kian Tavakoli, Luxury Consulting Winemaker
In school all the girls had crushes on Miguel. Now we have a crush on his wines.”
– Miriam Puentes, Honrama Cellars Vintner