Winery Story
Heitz Cellar
What do a forgotten vineyard, a mint-scented Cabernet, and a chance encounter in Aspen have in common? The answer rewrote Napa Valley’s wine story.
Farmer to Farmer
In 1961, Joe Heitz and his wife Alice purchased a small winery and vineyard in St. Helena and established their Heitz label. A protégé of André Tchelistcheff, Joe Heitz became one of Napa Valley’s most legendary figures, helping to build the region’s reputation today. He was the first to put the name of a single...
Winery Information
Region: USA, California, Napa Valley
Address: 500 Taplin Road, St. Helena, CA 94574
Open for Tastings: Yes
Major Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyard Size: 400+ acres
Own Winery: Yes
DTC Mailing List: Yes
Vineyard Sustainability: NA
Year Established: 1961
Owner: Gaylon Lawrence
Winemaker: Brittany Sherwood
Website: https://www.heitzcellar.com
Most Recent Reviews for this Winery
Published: April 2025