Lewelling Vineyards

Napa Valley · St. Helena · St. Helena AVA
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Hours
By confirmed appointment
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Phone
(707) 963-0654
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Tasting Fee
From $50
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1864

About Lewelling Vineyards

Lewelling Vineyards is best handled as an appointment-only or limited-access Napa Valley winery unless the current official source clearly establishes broader public access. The Wino Notion page should celebrate the producer and wines while making the reservation requirement the first practical planning detail. Guests should not assume that a winery name, vineyard address or online store represents a public tasting room.

A useful visitor profile should explain how to request the experience, whether the address is supplied after confirmation and how far ahead travelers should plan. The live response from the winery should control the available days, fee, duration, wines included, group limit, purchase waiver and cancellation policy. If access is restricted to members, collectors, referrals or allocation customers, that qualification should appear prominently rather than being buried in internal notes.

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Lewelling Vineyards can be a strong fit for travelers who prefer a quieter hosted conversation and are comfortable building the day around a confirmed appointment. It should not be promoted as a spontaneous stop. Before publication or travel, the official reservation page or written confirmation should control the final visitor address, operating days, experience name, price, arrival instructions and guest policies.

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John Lewelling's 1864 St. Helena ranch, farmed by the same family for seven generations before its 1992 wine debut.
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The Father of California Horticulture,founder John Lewelling earned that title from the California Horticultural Society for his 19th-century contributions to West Coast fruit growing, before wine ever entered the family's story.
A century detour through walnuts,phylloxera wiped out the original vineyards in the 1870s, and the family spent the next century farming walnuts and fruit before replanting to Cabernet in the 1970s.
Seven generations on the same land,the Wight family, descendants of John Lewelling, still ranches cattle and farms the property today, more than 160 years after it was first settled.
"Wino Notion likes the potential for a personal, quieter experience at Lewelling Vineyards. The appointment-led format can reward careful planners, provided the winery confirmation controls the address, price and guest policies."
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Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Lewelling Vineyards, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. St. Helena producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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160-Year Farming Heritage Appointment
Appointment at the most generationally continuous wine estate in the Napa Valley (farming since 1864), estate Cabernet and Merlot from 160 years of single-family St. Helena benchland cultivation. The most historically deep and agriculturally continuous wine tasting experience available anywhere in California wine country.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Lewelling Vineyards?

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

Is Lewelling Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Lewelling Vineyards offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Lewelling Vineyards?

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

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