DANA Estates

Napa Valley · St. Helena · St. Helena AVA
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Hours
By invitation only
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Phone
(707) 963-3915
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Tasting Fee
By invitation
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Reservations
By invitation only
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Est.
2005

About DANA Estates

DANA Estates traces its roots to an 1883 stone winery built by German immigrant viticulturist H.W. Helms on what is now the Rutherford Bench; the property later passed to John and Diane Livingston, who released their first wine in 1984. South Korean businessman Hi Sang Lee purchased the estate in 2005, renamed it DANA (a Sanskrit word for 'spirit of generosity,' also Lee's childhood nickname), and rebuilt it with architect Howard Backen, preserving the original 1880s stone walls.

Consulting winemaker Philippe Melka has crafted every vintage since Lee's ownership began, working across roughly 60 acres spanning four vineyard sites: the Helms estate vineyard in Rutherford, Hershey Vineyard on Howell Mountain, Lotus Vineyard below Howell Mountain, and Crystal Springs Vineyard. Vineyards are organically farmed with yields typically under two tons per acre, and wines are fermented without stainless steel, using large oak tanks, French oak barriques, and concrete.

DANA Estates' stone winery dates to 1883 and was rebuilt after South Korean businessman Hi Sang Lee purchased the property in 2005.
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Stone winery dates to 1883The estate's original stone winery was built by German immigrant viticulturist H.W. Helms and predates Prohibition.
Philippe Melka, consulting winemaker since 2005Melka has crafted every DANA Estates vintage since Hi Sang Lee purchased the property.
Now bookable via TockDANA Estates offers reservable tastings such as the 'DANA Terroir Tasting' and 'Portfolio Exploration,' a shift from its earlier allocation-only, no-visitor model.
"DANA Estates is an active, ultra-premium Rutherford Bench producer under owner Hi Sang Lee and winemaker Philippe Melka, now offering reservable tastings via Tock alongside its historically allocation-only model."
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Featured Wines

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
DANA Estates Hershey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 · Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
Single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate's 35-acre Hershey Vineyard at 1,800 feet elevation.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
VASO by DANA Estates Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 · Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon-based blend from DANA's second label, built around Hershey Vineyard fruit.
$89
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
DANA Estates Onda Cabernet Sauvignon
2019 · Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon blend sourced across DANA's four vineyard sites, under the Onda label.
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Wine names and 2019 vintages confirmed via wine.com, CellarTracker, and third-party retail listings (unclefossil.com), July 2026; DANA Estates' single-vineyard estate bottlings are largely allocation-only and do not carry published retail prices.

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DANA Terroir Tasting
A reservable, guided tasting through DANA's single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon portfolio, booked via Tock.
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DANA Estates Portfolio Exploration
A tasting spanning DANA, VASO, and Onda labels, booked via Tock.
By appointment (Tock reservation)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at DANA Estates?

DANA Estates's tasting room hours are By invitation only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is DANA Estates wheelchair accessible?

Yes - DANA Estates offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

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