Wheeler Farms Winery

Napa Valley · St. Helena · St. Helena AVA
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Hours
Tue-Sat 10am-4pm (by appointment)
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Phone
(707) 963-3200
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Tasting Fee
From $65
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
2012

About Wheeler Farms

Matthew Vann first planted grapes on this St. Helena land in 1865, using Mission grape cuttings supplied by John Patchett, Napa Valley's very first winery owner. The property later became Wheeler Farms under John Hoffman Wheeler, who built the operation into one of Napa's early wine pioneers, producing up to 100,000 gallons of wine and brandy annually from 1885 until Prohibition forced the vines out in favor of fruit orchards.

After passing through a Japanese investment firm that abandoned winery plans following the 2011 tsunami, Bart and Daphne Araujo bought the historic property in 2014, having recently sold their renowned Araujo Estate and Eisele Vineyard. The Araujos built a state-of-the-art custom-crush winemaking facility that has produced multiple 100-point wines for partner brands, alongside heritage fruit orchards, chickens, and bees, before selling Wheeler Farms in November 2024 to Suzanne Deal Booth, owner of Bella Oaks Winery.

An 1865 St. Helena farm revived by Araujo Estate's founders into a celebrated Napa Valley winemaking facility, now owned by Bella Oaks's Suzanne Deal Booth.
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Planted using Napa's very first vines,the original 1865 vineyard was planted with Mission grape cuttings supplied by John Patchett, the man who opened Napa Valley's first-ever commercial winery.
Rebuilt by Araujo Estate's founders,Bart and Daphne Araujo, who had recently sold their celebrated Araujo Estate and Eisele Vineyard, bought Wheeler Farms in 2014 and built it into an acclaimed custom-crush facility.
A winemaking facility behind multiple perfect scores,several winemaking partners using the Wheeler Farms facility, including Accendo Cellars and TOR Wines, have earned 100-point scores from major wine critics.
"An 1865 St. Helena farm revived by Araujo Estate's founders into a celebrated Napa Valley winemaking facility, now owned by Bella Oaks's Suzanne Deal Booth."
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Wines change with each vintage
For an accurate list of current-release wines and library bottlings from Wheeler Farms Winery, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Wheeler Farms Winery?

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

Is Wheeler Farms Winery wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Wheeler Farms Winery offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Wheeler Farms Winery?

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

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