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In 1980, Robert Kamen, the screenwriter of such films as "Taps", "The Karate Kid" series, "The Fifth Element", "A Walk in the Clouds", the "Transporter" series and "Taken" purchased 280 acres of the southwestern slopes of the Mayacamas Range in Sonoma County. This mountainous property was rugged, overgrown, extremely rocky and very remote: virgin territory with no roads and no power. It was isolated, wild, beautiful and full of potential. From the beginning, Robert had a clear concept of what he intended for his property. First and foremost was the desire to plant the highest quality Cabernet Sauvignon. Few would argue that with Kamen Vineyards he has achieved that goal! Robert Parker writes in The Wine Advocate: This small artesian estate produces a total of just over 1,000 cases, with the vineyards organically farmed by Philip Coturri. Winemaking consultant Mark Herold is the wizard behind the wines, which seem to be going from strength to strength. It would be hard to argue against the fact that Kamen is now producing one of the top four or five Cabernet Sauvignons from Sonoma.