Brown Estate Vineyards

Napa Valley · Chiles Valley District · Chiles Valley AVA
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The Chiles Valley estate property is currently closed to visitors. Brown Estate hosts tastings at its Brown Downtown Napa tasting room on First Street, Tuesday through Sunday by appointment. Confirm details with the winery before visiting.
Hours
Tastings at Brown Downtown Napa, Tue-Sun by appt
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Phone
(707) 963-2435
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Tasting Fee
From $55
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1996

About Brown Estate Vineyards

Brown Estate was founded in 1980 when Dr. Bassett Brown and Dr. Marcela Brown purchased remote ranch land in the Chiles Valley District's eastern hills, originally intending it as a family retreat. Their children later recognized the quality of the estate's fruit and launched the Brown Estate label in 1996, debuting publicly at the 2000 ZAP Zinfandel Grand Tasting in San Francisco; it is recognized as Napa Valley's first Black-owned estate winery.

The family farms 50 planted acres on an approximately 450-acre property, certified organic through California Certified Organic Farmers. Winemaker David Brown, one of the founders' children, has made every vintage since the label's 1996 debut, bottling single vineyard blocks separately to express the estate's varied microclimates, with Zinfandel as the historic flagship variety.

Brown Estate is recognized as Napa Valley's first Black-owned estate winery, founded by Dr. Bassett and Dr. Marcela Brown in 1980.
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Napa's first Black-owned estate wineryFounded in 1980 by Dr. Bassett Brown and Dr. Marcela Brown; the family label launched in 1996.
50 estate acres, Chiles Valley DistrictPlanted on a roughly 450-acre eastern-hills property, certified organic (CCOF).
One winemaker since day oneDavid Brown, the founders' son, has made every Brown Estate vintage since 1996.
"A Chiles Valley District estate and Napa Valley's first Black-owned winery, still family-run and best known for single-block Zinfandel alongside estate Cabernet."
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Featured Wines

ZINFANDEL
Brown Estate Chiles Valley Zinfandel
2022 · Chiles Valley District, Napa Valley
Estate Zinfandel from the family's Chiles Valley property, the variety that built the winery's reputation.
$70
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Brown Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
2022 · Napa Valley
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from the Brown family's Chiles Valley District vineyard.
$80
ZINFANDEL
Brown Estate Napa Valley Zinfandel (Vintage No. 28)
2023 · Napa Valley
The winery's broader Napa Valley Zinfandel bottling, now in its 28th vintage.
$50
Current shop listing at brownestate.com/wines, July 2026.

Tasting Experiences

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Brown Downtown Napa Seated Tasting
Seated tastings at the First Street tasting room in downtown Napa, Thursday through Monday at 10:30, 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30, for parties of 1-12.
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Estate Visit
By-appointment tastings at the Chiles Valley estate, offered Fridays and Saturdays through October 31, 2026, with priority given to wine club members.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Brown Estate Vineyards?

Brown Estate Vineyards's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Brown Estate Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Brown Estate Vineyards offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Brown Estate Vineyards?

Tastings at Brown Estate Vineyards generally fall in the $$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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