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The Vineyard House

Napa Valley · Oakville · Oakville AVA
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Hours
By appointment only
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Phone
(707) 944-0800
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Tasting Fee
From $100
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1870

About The Vineyard House

Jeremy Nickel, son of Far Niente founder Gil Nickel, began making wine at his own San Francisco home at age 30, entering it as "Nob Hill Cellars" in the Sonoma County Fair in 1978 and taking third place. In 1979 he found an abandoned 1889 stone winery in Napa Valley, shuttered since Prohibition, and bought it with partners, spending three years restoring the overgrown building and digging a cave to create The Vineyard House.

The winery is an independent venture, unaffiliated with Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel, or Dolce, and pays tribute to Gil Nickel's legacy. Winemaker Bill Ballentine handled production from 2005 through 2018, and Atelier Melka, the consulting team of Philippe Melka and Maayan Koschitzky, has crafted the wines since, using micro-fermentation of individual vineyard rows before blending each bottling.

Jeremy Nickel's restoration of an abandoned 1889 stone winery, an independent tribute to his father Gil Nickel's Far Niente legacy.
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A third-place ribbon from a county fair,Jeremy Nickel's earliest wine, made at his San Francisco home, won third place at the Sonoma County Fair in 1978, years before he found his own Napa Valley property.
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A ghost winery abandoned since Prohibition,the estate's stone building had sat empty and overgrown since Prohibition until Nickel and partners spent three years restoring it starting in 1979.
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Independent from his father's wineries,though Jeremy is Far Niente founder Gil Nickel's son, The Vineyard House is a separate business, not affiliated with Far Niente, Nickel & Nickel, or Dolce.
"Jeremy Nickel's restoration of an abandoned 1889 stone winery, an independent tribute to his father Gil Nickel's Far Niente legacy."
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Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from The Vineyard House, please check the winery's official website or contact the tasting room directly. Oakville producers typically rotate vintages and offerings seasonally.

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1870s Victorian Estate Appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at The Vineyard House?

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

Is The Vineyard House wheelchair accessible?

Yes - The Vineyard House offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at The Vineyard House?

Tastings at The Vineyard House generally fall in the $$$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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