Top St. Helena Holiday Party Venues
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Choosing your holiday party venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in St. Helena. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal St. Helena venue has never been easier.

K2 Ranch
100 Trinity Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USA- Spaces for 350-400 Guests
- 1 Barn
- 1 Farm
K2 Ranch is a family operated horse boarding facility located in the heart of the Sonoma Valley. The Ranch, situated on 18 Acres, was developed in the late 60’s as a breeding stable for Arabian horses. Although Arabians are no longer bred on the property, it has continued to operate as a boarding and training facility by day and very special property that is available for a limited number of events. At The Ranch, possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

The Estate Yountville
6481 Washington St, Yountville, CA 94599, USA- Spaces for 130-700 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 1 Event Space
Event space at The Estate Yountville includes eleven distinctly different locations offering over 55,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor function spaces at Vintage House, and at our sister property, Hotel Villagio. At Vintage House it is the perfect backdrop for smaller, high-level meetings or events in one of the most luxe spaces in the area. Against an inspiring backdrop, memorable meetings, weddings and private events at The Estate Yountville seamlessly unfold. The Estate Yountville offers a spacious event center and beautifully terraced lawns and gardens, with expert staff attending to every event detail. Choose your setting, tell The Estate Yountville team your vision, and they will take care of the rest. Your wedding or special celebration will receive unparalleled personalized attention from their planning and culinary team to ensure your event is unforgettable and flawless.
Chandon
1 California Dr, Yountville, CA 94599, USA- Spaces for 30-350 Guests
- 7 Wineries
Designed to be one with nature, our event spaces include lush lawns surrounded by immaculate gardens, an intimate Oak Grove with views of Stags Leap, and unique indoor spaces. Chandon, widely known for our prestigious sparkling wines, is conveniently located in walking distance to and from Yountville. Lush green lawns and breezy canopies in the silence of nature, let the majestic gardens at Chandon be the blank canvas for your special day.

French Oak Ranch
2636 Calistoga Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA- Spaces for 250 Guests
Located conveniently between Santa Rosa and Calistoga in beautiful Sonoma County lies this privately owned 300 acre ranch property. This rustic yet elegant ranch features a stunning open air barn perched atop the property and a large natural fishing pond below. The French Oak Ranch is a blank canvas which which will ignite the creative designer in you as you craft the event of your dreams. The Ranch is truly a unique and breathtaking property that is completely secluded. Host your special occasion in this gorgeous Oak Tree savanna.

Songbird Parlour
14301 Arnold Dr suite 3, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USAReimagined for the modern day, Songbird Parlour offers a glimpse into the grand Victorian era when the social elite would gather in salons to discuss art and culture. Inspired by this history, we offer an elegant event venue designed to evoke each of your senses with modern and global decor, a space filled with art and music, and inspiration from around the world. Set within the historic Jack London Village, this is an experience like no other in Wine Country—rich, elegant, beautiful, and designed for the innately curious. Everything starts and ends with our love for our local community and the artisans, farmers, and winemakers that provide us with some of the best food and drink in the world. Whether we’re throwing one of our famous dinner parties or a professionally-designed wedding celebration, we always aim to celebrate our local culture and create space to gather and make memories within it. We believe in living life indulgently. Let’s throw a party!

Adair Winery
15000 Sonoma Hwy, Glen Ellen, CA 95442, USASet in the heart of Sonoma Valley, Adair Winery offers an intimate winery setting surrounded by rolling vineyards and natural beauty. The property features a charming tasting room and outdoor gathering spaces that create a relaxed yet refined atmosphere for private events. Vineyard views and a welcoming scale make the venue ideal for weddings and celebrations that feel personal and unhurried. With its rustic elegance and scenic surroundings, Adair Winery provides a picturesque backdrop for gatherings rooted in the character of wine country.
Vine Star
929 Main St, St Helena, CA 94574, USA- Spaces for 32-125 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
We are a wine bar, wine shop, espresso bar, and event venue located in Saint Helena, in the heart of Napa Valley, California. Our facility is available for private events, including weddings, receptions, celebrations, corporate retreats, board meetings, private wine tastings, private dining experiences, and other gatherings of all kinds.
Est. $135/guest
Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
100 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma, CA 95476, USA- Spaces for 60-500 Guests
- 1 Hotel
- 1 Ballroom
- 6 Total Spaces
The Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in the heart of Wine Country offers several outstanding weddings and special event locations, each with their own distinctive personality. Each of Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa's signature venues promises a celebration, that will provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Black-tie galas, balls and VIP social events that are the talk of the season demand glamorous and elegant settings. Refined design, dramatic architectural details and inspired backdrops set the tone for magnificent social events. Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa's skilled teams creates inspired settings and delectable cuisine that transforms the expected into unexpected moments that stand out. Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa's world-class meeting facilities provide an array of Wine Country inspired venues, including executive boardrooms and flexible function rooms with natural daylight and state-of-the-art technology for meetings. Fairmont’s unique program offerings, turn-key events and professional planners help engage your guests with social and eco-conscious opportunities for added impact.
Avg response time 1-2 days
Paradise Ridge Winery
4545 Thomas Lake Harris Dr, Santa Rosa, CA 95403, USALocated in the heart of Sonoma County, Paradise Ridge offers a naturally romantic setting. The 155-acre estate has sweeping views of vineyards and the Russian River Valley. The iconic two-story LOVE sculpture, which illuminates in the evening, adds to the enchanting wine country setting. We are thrilled to be one of your choices for your big day! Walter and Marijke Byck – wine lovers and art enthusiasts – saw their future in 155-acres overlooking the Russian River Valley. Their vision manifested into a beautiful estate winery, an elegant family of wines, a curated sculpture grove, and a gathering space for their community. Sonoma Co. Event Space – Business Events & Social Celebrations Ideally located minutes from downtown Santa Rosa, Paradise Ridge Winery has versatile event space which can easily accommodate up to 250 persons. The California style perfectly complements the beautiful nature surrounding it. From intimate dinners & meetings, to large receptions, we have taken the time to create a magnificent setting for your special event, in our pristine event venue. Paradise Ridge Winery’s spectacular wine country estate provides a sophisticated setting for a romantic wedding celebration. Situated on 156 magical acres, this family-owned and operated winery will captivate guests with a European style courtyard, expansive verandas and a terrace with expansive Russian River Valley views. A few things set our wine country wedding venue in Sonoma County apart: We can accommodate up to 250 guests June-September & 150 guests October-May. Celebrations can continue past midnight, with the lights of the city sparkling below you. Indoor and outdoor options for worry-free year-round weddings. The winery was specially designed for weddings and celebrations, making hosting an event a pleasure.

Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country
170 Railroad St, Santa Rosa, CA 95401, USA- Spaces for 90-750 Guests
- 7 Hotels
- 3 Ballrooms
- 7 Total Spaces
Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country provides a scenic and versatile setting for weddings, meetings, and social gatherings in the heart of Sonoma County’s celebrated wine region. Set in Santa Rosa, this hotel blends relaxed California charm with adaptable indoor and outdoor event spaces, offering beautiful backdrops surrounded by vineyards, gardens, and open skies. Expansive meeting venues and outdoor lawns allow for tailored layouts that suit everything from elegant receptions to corporate retreats. Thoughtful onsite planning and catering support seamless execution, while comfortable guest rooms and resort-style amenities keep attendees refreshed. With its wine-country setting, inviting atmosphere, and flexible spaces, this venue creates memorable gatherings that feel both refined and relaxed.

The Gables Wine Country Inn
4257 Petaluma Hill Rd, Santa Rosa, CA 95404, USA- Spaces for 120 Guests
- 1 Barn
- 1 Farm
There is nothing more romantic than a wedding in the wine country, but Covid-19 has uprooted so much in our lives, especially those very special occasions that we have planned and looked forward to for so many months. Weddings are a very special occasion in our lives, but in the end, it is not how you get married that matters, but rather who you are marrying in the first place. As a result, we are offering two micro wedding packages for those who are only interested in the ceremony and want to schedule the reception for a later date. A wedding in the wine country is without a doubt the most romantic event you can attend. With the help of some of Sonoma County's most sought-after vendors, The Gables Wine Country Inn has put together a simple, elegant wedding celebration package for you. A complete buyout of the Inn, as well as the addition of seven additional guest rooms, is required. With a capacity of up to 50 guests, The Gables Wine Country Inn is the ideal location for your wedding in Sonoma County!
$4,999 min
Brasswood Estate
3111 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574, USA- Spaces for 150-200 Guests
- 1 Event Space
Our venue, Brasswood Estate, is the ideal setting for your special occasion. Our Estate, which includes numerous beautifully constructed private rooms, was built with an emphasis on balanced architecture, rustic design, and diverse art as a foundation. From picnic charcuterie platters to private luncheons and wedding reception meals, our Bar + Kitchen catering services can supply everything you might possibly need. Learn more about our Napa Valley property in the sections below. Vintner's Vanguard is our annual grand tasting event, when we display the latest releases from Brasswood Cellars and our Vintner Partner's vineyards and wineries. This event, which will include over 15 boutique wineries pouring their wines, is one of the best opportunities to get to know some of the top producers in the valley. Our philosophy is simple: we want to celebrate our local bounty by crafting exquisite wines, cooking delectable food, and establishing a warm and welcoming atmosphere where guests can relax, slow down, and appreciate the better things in life. Our wines are made with care, and our food is prepared with passion. A state-of-the-art winery with 17,000 square feet of caves is located on the estate, where we make our own delicious wines and share them with some wonderful custom crush clients. The site also has various tasting rooms, including a sensory area designed by our Estate Sommelier, a bottle shop specializing in rare wines and liquors, and our new world-class restaurant, Brasswood Bar + Bakery + Kitchen, which opened in September.

Cade Estate Winery
360 Howell Mountain Rd, Angwin, CA 94508, USA- Spaces for 30-120 Guests
- 4 Wineries
With a shared vision, Gavin Newsom, Gordon Getty and John Conover imagined the addition of a complementary estate vineyard to the valley floor terroir of their Oakville estate at PlumpJack Estate Winery. In 2005, that dream came to fruition in the form of a 54-acre estate, elevated high above the fog line, on the dramatic slopes of Howell Mountain – it would become CADE Estate Winery. Given the opportunity to build the winery from the ground up, Newsom, Getty and Conover were committed to constructing a state-of-the-art winery that would pay tribute to the land, both aesthetically and ecologically. This commitment would go above and beyond the standard benchmark of environmental responsibility, especially in the world of wine. The end goal, to construct the first CCOF (California Certified Organic Farmers) organically farmed, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certified Estate Winery in the Napa Valley.

Elizabeth Spencer Winery
1165 Rutherford Rd, Napa, CA 94558, USA- Spaces for 18-250 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 2 Event Spaces
Located in the heart of Napa Valley, Elizabeth Spencer Winery in Rutherford is the perfect location for your private event. They offer four separate spaces for private events and can accommodate groups up to 250. Contact them to book a space for a wine reception, rehearsal dinner, corporate meeting or other social gathering. Whether you’re planning a small, intimate dinner or celebrating with 250 of your closest friends, they will help make your event unforgettable. With four stunning venues to choose from, Elizabeth Spencer Winery is the ideal location for your wine country event. The Studio is their premier venue at approximately 2000 square feet. It is a spacious, refurbished artist studio and private garden with views of the western Mayacamas range. The Cottage is a charming, 384 square foot space and is the perfect setting for a private tasting, corporate meeting, or special dinner. The Rutherford Green provides ample space for large parties to mingle, dine, dance, and relax. Overhead cafe lighting adds a beautiful ambiance after sunset. Lastly, The Courtyard, at approximately 1850 square feet, provides a relaxed outdoor garden setting ideal for dinners, receptions, and larger gatherings. The belief of Elizabeth Spencer is that wine should be delicious and representative of its appellation of origin. They make wines to drink - inviting wines that them, their friends and their customers truly enjoy. Elizabeth Spencer Winery is the realization of a dream by husband and wife team of Spencer Graham and Elizabeth Pressler. Today, they have cultivated relationships with a small handful of outstanding and experienced growers in Sonoma and Mendocino now provide inspired fruit for a clutch of vividly fresh and endearingly delicious wines.

Inglenook
1991 St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA 94573, USAGustave Niebaum was born on August 30 in Helsingfors (present-day Helsinki), Finland, into a Swedish-speaking family. Niebaum received his master papers from the Nautical Institute in Helsingfors, and was given his first command in 1864 to captain a ship headed through the Bering Strait to Russian America, later purchased by the United States as the Department of Alaska in 1868. He explores the land and water routes of this frontier region and begins a career in commerce. As ship's captain, Gustave Niebaum sails into San Francisco Bay, after traveling throughout Alaska and its surrounding islands, with a cargo of fur hides and sealskins worth $600,000, a fortune at the time. He settles in San Francisco and, along with several partners, founds the Alaska Commercial Company, which establishes trading posts and shipping lines in Alaskan territory. Within a decade of leaving Finland, Niebaum is a multi-millionaire with a refined taste for life and a dream of building an American winery to rival the great chateaus of Europe. Niebaum buys the Inglenook property as well as the adjoining Rohlwing Farm for $48,000. After extensive travel and study, Niebaum chooses Inglenook's site, intuiting its extraordinary potential for growing grapes. He continues to acquire smaller parcels of neighboring land over the next several years so that by 1887 he ownsed 1,100 contiguous acres, spending a total sum of about $60,000. Fluent in several languages, Niebaum assiduously collected books on every aspect of winemaking, assembling a private library considered to be one of the most valuable on viticulture and oenology. John Daniel Jr.—Niebaum's grandnephew, who assumes management of Inglenook in 1939—eventually donates this library to the University of California at Davis. Inglenook's Chateau winery was conceived to be a state-of-the-art facility. The Chateau's design is based on gravity-flow, one of the first of its type in Napa Valley, and includes an early form of rebar—using cable from cable-cars in San Francisco—to stave off earthquake tremors and to help the building shift safely. True to his fastidious nature in each step of the winemaking process, Niebaum devises California's first grape-sorting table and also installs the state's first bottling line to ensure the wines' provenance from growth to bottle, the latter always bearing the California Pure Wine Stamp and secured with an intricate wire maze to guarantee the wine's integrity. After almost 200 years, Inglenook is still a prominent, luxurious winery in Napa Valley.

Round Pond Estate
875 Rutherford Rd, Rutherford, CA 94573, USALocated in the heart of the Napa Valley, for more than a century the Rutherford region has been recognized for producing red wines of incomparable opulence and elegance. Although measuring a mere six square miles, this coveted winegrowing area is home to some of the oldest and most storied wineries in the United States. Within this community, Round Pond Estate is neighbored by such acclaimed wineries as Beaulieu Vineyards, Caymus, Cakebread, Honig and Frog’s Leap. Offering a unique mix of microclimate and soil composition, Rutherford has proven ideal for the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon, as well as premium Italian and Spanish olives. Offering abundant sunshine, warm daytime temperatures and only moderate cooling influences, Rutherford yields fruit with ripe, robust character. Adding to this character is Rutherford’s unique alluvial soils deposited over millennia by the Napa and Russian rivers as well as the Conn Creek. These vibrant and diverse soils add to the region’s rich palette of flavors. Situated at the main Rutherford crossroads, between Beaulieu Vineyards and Caymus Winery, Round Pond has been growing premium wine grapes since the early 1980s. Cultivated with meticulous care, their grapes have been sold to several of the most preeminent wineries in the region. Recognizing the estate’s ecological diversity, they also undertook the planting of several varieties of imported Italian and Spanish olive trees for the production of premium oils. Because they are passionate about offering the finest gourmet items from the gifts nature has given them, they constructed a state-of-the art-mill to ensure absolute quality in the production of the artisan oils. In addition, using a small selection of extraordinary grapes from their vineyard’s 362 planted acres, Round Pond has established an acclaimed estate wine program focusing on world-class Cabernet Sauvignon produced in extremely limited quantities. Made in conjunction with our super-premium estate wines, they also produce prized red wine vinegars using the revered Orleans Method. For nearly a quarter-century they have had the pleasure and the privilege of being stewards of Round Pond Estate. While chemicals and shortcuts can make for quick fixes, the truth is, consistent, quality wine growing is about seasons, cycles and a long-term commitment to the land. To promote natural balance and vineyard health they have dedicated themselves to the principles of sustainable wine growing.

Cakebread Cellars
St Helena Hwy, Rutherford, CA, USAFrom small-bite wine and food pairing sessions with their resident chefs to seated wine dinners and in-depth cellar tours, visit Cakebread Cellars for a unique Napa winery experience. Private events are available for groups of 10 to 50 guests. Quality and sustainability have been Cakebread cornerstones since their first vintage in 1973. They are a family winery, and we want to protect the land for future generations. At Cakebread Cellars, they embrace environmental responsibility with green practices that range from sustainable and organic farming and diligent water/energy conservation to extensive recycling operations (nearly 90% of winery-generated waste). They are proud to have been an early industry leader in these efforts. In fact, they were only the second California winery to achieve Napa Green certification; they are also certified as Fish Friendly and participate in the Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing program. Sustainable vineyard practices include: monitoring for soil moisture and vine stress to determine irrigation needs; automatic irrigation and mulching to reduce evaporation during irrigation; soil and nutrient management to maintain vineyard health, including composting, reducing herbicide use, avoiding synthetic fertilizers, properly managing pH, and applying microbials to improve vine balance. Our integrated pest management program encourages falcons for bird control and canopy management for disease control; as well as block by block monitoring to catch any issues before they have the chance to progress. We’re also committed to farming with as little impact as possible on the ecosystem. This includes documenting wildlife populations, limiting tree removal, establishing wildlife corridors, reducing run-off, protecting stream channels and planting native grasses. Elevate your next event with their culinary program. Since 1973, it has been inspired by the seasonal bounty of their estate fruit and vegetable garden. Their resident chefs continue that tradition by pairing farm-to-table fare with their acclaimed wines for vintner dinners, private events and cooking classes at their Napa winery. Each recipe in their extensive collection is inspired by fresh ingredients from the Cakebread Culinary Garden at their Napa Valley winery, and created by their resident winery chefs Brian Streeter and Thomas Sixsmith to complement their wines.

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery
8440 St Helena Hwy, St Helena, CA 94574, USAAs an Estate Winery, St. Supéry has the highest level of control over both the grape growing and winemaking processes, allowing them to manage their wine from berry to bottle. The estate vineyards, Rutherford Estate and Dollarhide Estate, provide every drop that goes into St. Supéry wines. To be labeled “estate,” a wine must be produced entirely from grapes owned by the winery and made and bottled on the winery property. This high level of control, from grape to glass, ensures the world-class wine quality for which they are known for. St. Supéry’s Rutherford Estate Vineyard surrounds the winery in the celebrated Rutherford wine growing region along Highway 29. Thirty-five acres are planted with red Bordeaux varieties: cabernet sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot and cabernet franc. With three soil types and an elevation of 154 feet, Rutherford Estate Vineyard enjoys a Mediterranean climate of warm days, cool nights and a long, dry growing season. These conditions are ideal for the red Bordeaux varieties, which are used for the estate's red blend, Élu, as well as St. Supéry’s Rutherford Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc — three of their exceptional single vineyard bottlings. Located in the northeastern hills of Napa Valley, the Dollarhide Estate Ranch is a valley within a valley and has 1,530-plus acres, 500 planted to the vineyard. The oldest vines at Dollarhide Estate, now more than 30 years old, produce the full-bodied, robust cabernet sauvignon and distinctive sauvignon blanc wines upon which St. Supéry’s reputation was built. Vineyard elevations ranging from 600 to 1,100 feet above sea level, seven different soil series, 13 soil variations and unique microclimates, combine at Dollarhide to create an especially accommodating growing environment for Bordeaux grape varieties. During CEO, Emma Swain’s and Vice President of Winemaking and Vineyards, Michael Scholz’s tenure with St. Supéry, the winery has undergone a transformation in quality with extensive investments in the vineyard, winery and technology. The quality of the wines has never been better, which is reflected through highly acclaimed accolades including Robert Parker, Jr.’s comments praising the winery for “dramatically raising the quality level of their offerings.” St. Supéry Estate’s wines are 100% estate from grape to bottle. They have complete control over how our grapes are grown and how our wine is made from crush through bottling. We strive to keep our land pristine and our wines at the highest quality and are proud to have both our land and winery certified Napa Green. Environmental stewardship is incredibly important at St. Supéry, and they strive each day to “walk the walk” in the vineyards, in the cellar and even in the business offices.

Castello Di Amorosa
4045 St Helena Hwy, Calistoga, CA 94515, USACastello di Amorosa is the realization of an all-consuming passion. Fourth generation winemaker Dario Sattui built an authentically styled 13th century Tuscan castle winery to honor his Italian heritage and deep love for medieval architecture. But it all started with wine. Dario is the great grandson of pioneering vintner Vittorio Sattui, an Italian immigrant who founded St. Helena Wine Cellars in 1885. The Sattui family lived at the winery, even after Prohibition closed the business in 1920. Dario was always fascinated by the stories and photos of the old winery. As a child, he would play in the winery's underground cellars and dream of reviving the family business. Dario's interest in medieval architecture grew into an obsession as he traveled around Europe after college. He didn't know it then, but the hours he spent sketching medieval castles, monasteries, palaces, farmhouses, and wineries would one day inspire the blueprints for a visionary undertaking. Dario returned to the U.S. in 1972, with plans to re-open the family winery that had been dormant for more than 50 years. In 1975, he launched V. Sattui Winery in St. Helena. With his great grandfather’s legacy firmly in hand, Dario spent the next two decades searching for a dream property in the Napa Valley. In 1993, he finally found the ideal parcel — 171 acres near Calistoga where Colonel William Nash had planted one of California's first vineyards in 1846. Dario bought the property, which had acres of beautiful forest and hills, a stream and a lake, and a great Victorian home where he decided to settle. "My ideas began to crystallize," he would later write. "I wanted to specialize in making small lots of primarily Italian-style wines and showcase them in an authentic, medieval castle setting where they would be sold directly to the public, not in stores or restaurants." Dario began the construction of Castello di Amorosa winery in 1994. Dario first intended to build an 8,500 square foot building without cellars. But gradually the project morphed into a 13th-century Tuscan castle spanning 121,000 square feet (three acres) with 107 rooms, four underground levels, and four above-ground levels. In Dario's own words, he was "determined to make the Castello authentic in every respect, I used only old, hand-made materials and I built it employing the same methods and materials that would have been used 700-800 years ago. You can’t fake something like this. You either do it right or people will know it’s not authentic." It took more than 8,000 tons of hand-chiseled local stone and nearly one million antique bricks imported from Europe to complete the castle. More than 200 containers of old materials and furnishings were shipped over from Europe to decorate the interior. The construction took 15 years and opened to the public on April 7, 2007. Today, Castello di Amorosa is considered an architectural masterpiece with all the elements of an authentic medieval castle: a moat, drawbridge, five towers, high defensive ramparts, courtyards and loggias, a chapel, stables, an armory, and even a torture chamber. 107 rooms in total, no rooms alike. Containing some of the most beautiful vaulted wine cellars in the world, Castello di Amorosa has fulfilled Dario’s dream of producing superior quality wines with the same love and attention to detail that went into building his castle.

Opus One
7900 St Helena Hwy, Napa, CA 94558, USAOpus One is the realized dream of two men: Baron Philippe de Rothschild of Chateau Mouton Rothschild in Bordeaux and Napa Valley vintner Robert Mondavi. Together, the founders set out to create a single wine dedicated to the pursuit of uncompromising quality. This mission shapes every vintage, today and for generations to come. Rising gently from the earth around it, the Opus One winery does not rush to reveal itself. The building sits in harmony with its natural surroundings, offering a soft transition from the vineyard to its lush, green grass exterior. Just as it honors the land, it honors the light. Great winemaking begins in the vineyard. When the founders created Opus One, they dreamed of a great wine that would transcend generations. Nearly four decades later, they continue to refine the complex subtleties of Opus One by honoring traditional methods and the continual pursuit of innovation and improvement. The estate vineyards of Opus One, comprised of four parcels, sit in the western portion of the famed Oakville AVA. Two parcels, totaling 100 acres, are within the renowned To Kalon Vineyard. These are complemented by the combined 70 acres of the Ballestra and River parcels, which envelop the winery. In the vineyards, hand-harvesting and other traditional approaches are taken wherever they work best. When modern techniques benefit the wine-growing process, they are researched, evaluated, and integrated into practice. Guided by the vision of the founders, the winemaker, Michael Silacci, combines intuition and technical acumen with the dual perspective of viticulturist and winemaker. From tasting berries to careful sorting and extended aging in new French oak barrels, each stage of the winemaking process is afforded the same meticulous consideration and attention. After 18 months, the wine is bottled and held for an additional 15 months until release on October 1st each year. As farmers and artisans, deeply concerned with the collective future, Opus One recognizes that sustainability practices benefit the winery, its neighbors, and its customers. The culture and internal practices at Opus One reflect their commitment to conservation and responsible consumption in the areas of energy, water, waste management, transportation, purchasing, and food. They have been certified as a green winery as part of the Napa Valley Vintners- Napa Green Initiative and is implementing more than 100 favorable and environmentally friendly procedures.