Winery Story
MAXEM
MAXEM is a decidedly small, tightly focused Sonoma project built around a handful of elite vineyard sites, obsessive attention to farming and harvest timing, and a partnership that pairs cellar experience with a chef’s palate.
Good Timing
Founded in 2015 by Sam and Nancy Kaplan, MAXEM is devoted exclusively to Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The name itself is personal—an amalgamation of their children’s names, Max and Emma—but it also carries meaning beyond family. The Latin translation of maxem loosely conveys “the best of the best,” a phrase that reflects the Kaplans’ underlying...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Sonoma County
Address: 2713 Iowa St Napa, California 94558
Open for Tastings: No
Major Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Vineyard Size: 5 acres
Own Winery: No
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 2015
Owner: Nancy and Sam Kaplan
Winemaker: Sam Kaplan
Website: https://www.maxemwine.com/
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: December 2025