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William Cole Vineyards

Napa Valley · Napa · Napa Valley AVA
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Hours
By appointment only
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Phone
(707) 252-7305
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Tasting Fee
From $55
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
2001

About William Cole Vineyards

John and Hannah Weinberger bought this St. Helena property from Charles and Carolina Krug in 1869 for just $3,000 and built the first stone wine cellar in Napa Valley. After a disgruntled former employee murdered John in 1882, Hannah took over the winery herself and ran it for 38 years, becoming celebrated as Napa Valley's first woman winery owner and winemaker before Prohibition forced its closure in 1920.

The property passed through several owners as a private home, including a 1938 renovation by the Harrison family using architect Bourn Hayne, before William and Jane Ballentine bought the abandoned 1873 stone building in 1999. It took the Ballentines five years and a special county historic ordinance to restore the winery, reopening in 2004 as the first Napa Valley stone winery of its era to resume full operation, named for their son Cole.

Hannah Weinberger's 1869 St. Helena stone winery, run by Napa Valley's first woman winery owner before its 2004 revival as William Cole Vineyards.
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Napa Valley's first female winery owner,Hannah Weinberger took over winemaking after her husband John was murdered by a disgruntled employee in 1882, running the estate herself for 38 years.
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Bought from Charles Krug himself,the Weinbergers purchased the land directly from Charles and Carolina Krug in 1869 for just $3,000, a fraction of its later value.
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A county ordinance needed to reopen it,the property was considered so historically significant that Napa County wrote a special ordinance allowing the Ballentines to reopen it as a working winery in 2004.
"Hannah Weinberger's 1869 St. Helena stone winery, run by Napa Valley's first woman winery owner before its 2004 revival as William Cole Vineyards."
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at William Cole Vineyards?

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

Is William Cole Vineyards wheelchair accessible?

Yes - William Cole Vineyards offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at William Cole Vineyards?

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

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