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Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley · St. Helena · St. Helena AVA
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Hours
Daily 11am–4:30pm
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Phone
(707) 963-3542
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Tasting Fee
From $30
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Reservations
Walk-ins welcome
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Est.
1961

About Heitz Cellar

Joe and Alice Heitz founded the winery in 1961, buying 8.5 acres near St. Helena from Leon Brendel. Joe, a UC Davis enology graduate who trained under André Tchelistcheff at Beaulieu Vineyard, began buying Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Tom and Martha May's Oakville vineyard in 1965, and in 1966 Heitz Cellar became the first Napa Valley winery to bottle a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon -- the wine that became Martha's Vineyard.

The winery remained family-owned for nearly six decades until April 2018, when Nashville businessman Gaylon Lawrence Jr. purchased Heitz Cellar, its 425 acres of vineyards, and its winery and tasting facilities, folding it into what is now Lawrence Wine Estates. Heitz continues to produce single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignons from Martha's Vineyard (Oakville), Trailside Vineyard (Rutherford) and Linda Falls Vineyard (Howell Mountain), and now also hosts tours of sister property Haynes Vineyard in Coombsville.

In 1966, Heitz Cellar became the first Napa Valley winery to bottle a single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon -- Martha's Vineyard.
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Founded in 1961Joe and Alice Heitz started the winery on 8.5 acres near St. Helena.
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First single-vineyard Napa CabernetHeitz bottled Martha's Vineyard as Napa's first single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon in 1966.
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Sold in 2018Gaylon Lawrence Jr. purchased Heitz Cellar and its 425 acres, now part of Lawrence Wine Estates.
"One of Napa Valley's oldest and most historically significant Cabernet producers, still operating two St. Helena tasting locations under its post-2018 ownership."
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Featured Wines

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2021 · Oakville, Napa Valley
Heitz's signature single-vineyard bottling, sourced from the Oakville site Joe Heitz began buying fruit from in 1965; notes of mint, bay leaf, dark berry and chocolate.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Rutherford, Napa Valley
Single-vineyard Cabernet from Heitz's Rutherford estate, the subject of the winery's premium 'Rutherford Legacy' tasting experience.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Linda Falls Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Howell Mountain, Napa Valley
Mountain-grown single-vineyard Cabernet, featured in the winery's 'Ink Grade: The Study of Mountain Terroir' tasting.
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Current releases as listed at heitzcellar.com, July 2026; the site's purchase pages do not display bottle prices without an account/allocation login.

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The Napa Valley Legacy
A 45-60 minute tasting of three current releases plus a library pour at The Salon in St. Helena.
$75
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The Estate Legacy
A 90-120 minute tour of the historic Stone Cellar and organic farm at The Home Ranch, paired with four wines and library vintages.
$200

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Heitz Cellar?

Heitz Cellar's tasting room hours are Daily 11am–4:30pm. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Do I need a reservation to visit Heitz Cellar?

Heitz Cellar generally welcomes walk-ins, though reservations are a good idea on busy weekends.

Is Heitz Cellar wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Heitz Cellar offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Heitz Cellar?

Tastings at Heitz Cellar generally fall in the $$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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