Hourglass Winery

Napa Valley · St. Helena · St. Helena AVA
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Hours
Live official schedule required
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Phone
(707) 968-9332
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Tasting Fee
From $65
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1994

About Hourglass Winery

Hourglass Winery is best understood as estate-driven Cabernet wines from multiple Napa sites. The existing Wino Notion page should lead with that identity instead of treating every Napa winery name as an interchangeable tasting-room listing. The content audit is designed to give travelers a clear answer about what the producer represents, how its wines or hospitality fit into Napa Valley, and whether the record should appear in an active itinerary.

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Hourglass's home vineyard sits at the literal narrow point of Napa Valley, a site a UC Davis viticulturist likened to 'the middle of an hourglass.'
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Est. 1997Jeff Smith released the first Hourglass vintage with founding winemaker Bob Foley, formerly of Pride Mountain Vineyards.
Two EstatesThe 4-acre Hourglass Vineyard near St. Helena and the 40-acre Blueline Vineyard in Calistoga anchor the winery's Bordeaux-variety production.
Allocation-OnlyWines are sold through a waitlist and personalized allocation system rather than open retail or a public tasting room.
"Wino Notion likes Hourglass Winery's estate-driven Cabernet wines from multiple Napsites. The page can give travelers a stronger reason to consider the producer while clearly explaining the exact access format."
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Featured Wines

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Hourglass Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
St. Helena, Napa Valley
The estate's flagship Cabernet from the original 4-acre vineyard near Lodi Lane.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Blueline Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga, Napa Valley
A Cabernet Sauvignon from the 40-acre Blueline estate in Dutch Henry Canyon.
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RED BLEND
HG III
Napa Valley
A proprietary Bordeaux-style red blend from the two estate vineyards.
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Hourglass wines are sold through a waitlist / personalized allocation system rather than open retail listing, so current pricing is not publicly posted.

Tasting Experiences

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Estate Tasting by Appointment
A private, reservation-only tasting, occasionally held in the Blueline cave's small grotto tasting room.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Hourglass Winery?

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

Is Hourglass Winery wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Hourglass Winery offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Hourglass Winery?

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

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