Ambassador James Zellerbach founded Hanzell Vineyards in 1953 with a vision to create wines that could compete on the world stage. Named after his wife Hana, Hanzell sits at the southern toe of the Mayacamas mountain range overlooking the south-western end of Sonoma Valley and San Pablo Bay. After extensive time spent in Burgundy, Zellerbach returned inspired and educated by the region’s wines and grapes—Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. He then planted these two varieties at a time when there were less than a few hundred acres of each planted in North America.

• Property Amenities:
  • Public tours
  • Reservation required
• Tours & Tastings:
  • Vineyard tours
  • Wine caves
  • Winery tours

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  By rachelk200 - on May 13, 2023

  Stunning Vineyard with Knowledgeable Staff

  My favorite vineyard in Sonoma! Stunningly beautiful, wonderful knowledgeable staff, and fantastic wine. Couldn’t recommend higher!!!

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  By oldschool929 - on Dec 09, 2022

  Gem of a vineyard.

  Great wine tasting presentation. Get a reservation. The drive there is neat and fun. Pinots and Chards are amazing. Ordered some to be shipped home. The experience as a whole was very personal and...

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  By scrosby76 - on Nov 17, 2022

  Beautiful property, intimate experience

  We were there for a private vineyard view tasting and were wowed by the experience. The drive into the property was a great first impression and I knew that we had stumbled onto the hidden gem that I...

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