Ralph & Lahni de Amicis, Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco
Winery Directory Letter H Return to the Main Winery Directory Hagafen Cellars: 4160 Silverado Trail Napa (Oak Knoll) 707.252.0781 www.hagafen.com Hrs: by appointment instant TF:$ Wines: Riesling, Syrah. Notes: A nice tasting room with Kosher wines served at the White House.
Hall Wines: 401 St Helena Hwy S (Rt 29). St. Helena (Next to Dean & DeLuca) 707.967.2620 www.hallwines.com Hrs: 10-5:30 TF: $$ Wines: Cab Sauv, Merlot, Sauv Blanc. Notes: This winery has been going through a major transformation into an Architectural wonder. It also includes a wonderful sculpture collection, a lovely garden very suitable to a picnic, some great wines and a very friendly staff. Gifts. For the enthusiast, visit their beautiful mountain top winery caves by appointment. This is a more expensive visit, but the sit-down tasting in one Napa's most beautiful caves is unique. It is lined with antique bricks from Austria, and the hallways feature smaller pieces from their sculpture collection.
Hanna Winery: 9280 Highway 128 Healdsburg (Alexander Valley) 707.575.3371 www.hannawinery.com Hrs: 10-4 private tours of winery and wetlands by appt TF: $$ Wines: Merlot, Zin, Pinot Noir, Cab Sauv, Sauv Blanc, Syrah, Blends, Cab Franc, Rosé. Notes: At the lower edge of Alexander Valley, this Asian style winery sits in a spectacular location. Wonderful big reds with lots of depth and softness. A nice gift section.
Hanna Winery: 5353 Occidental Rd Santa Rosa (Russian River) 707.575.3371 www.hannawinery.com Hrs: 10-4 TF: $$ Wines: Merlot, Zin, Pinot Noir, Cab Sauv, Sauv Blanc, Syrah, Blends, Cab Franc, Rosé.
Hans Faden: 4855 Petrified Forest Rd Calistoga 707.942.6760 www.hansfahden.comWines: Cab Sauv. Notes: Great Event Space.
Hanzell Vineyards: 18596 Lomita Ave. Sonoma (Sonoma Valley) 707.996.3860 www.hanzell.com Hrs: by appointment TF: $$$$ Wines: Chard, Pinot Noir. Notes: They do a vineyard and winery tour and a sit-down tasting. Great views of downtown Sonoma. These are among California's oldest Pinot Noir & Chard vineyards. The vineyards can be seen from downtown Sonoma. A winding road but worth the effort.
Hartford Family Winery: 8075 Martinelli Rd. Forestville (Russian River Valley) 707.887.8010 www.hartfordwines.com Hrs: 10-4:30 TF: $-$$$ Wines: Pinot Noir, Chard, Zin. Notes: They make some very nice wines in a pretty location. It has some of the classic, French architecture that you see at Kendall Jackson.
Harvest Moon Estate & Winery: 2192 Olivet Rd. Santa Rosa (Russian River -Olivet Rd.) 707.573.8711 www.harvestmoonwinery.com Hrs: 10:30-5 TF: $ Wines: Zin, Gewürztraminer, Sparkling Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir. Notes: A charming small winery.
Hauck Cellars, 223 Center St. Healdsburg, Hrs: 11:30-5, Fri & Sat til 7 TF:$ Wines: Sauv Blanc, Cab Sauv, Zin, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Meritage. Notes: This is a downtown tasting room for a small family winery. While they make various wines they are really focused on their Cabs. They are right across from the Oakville Market and next door to Selby.
Havens Wine Cellars: 2055 Hoffman Ln. Napa (Oak Knoll) 707.261.2000 www.havenswine.com Hrs: by appointment instant TF: $ Wines: Albariño, Merlot, Syrah. Notes: They are one of the few producers of Albariño in Napa, and all of their wines are well-made. The tasting is very informal. Across the street from Elyse.
Heitz Wine Cellars: 436 St Helena Hwy (Rt 29). S. St. Helena 707.963.3542 www.heitzcellar.com Hrs: 11-4:30 TF: $$ Wines: Cab Sauv, Chard, Grignolino, Rosé, Zin, Port. Notes: Great reputation.
Hendry Wines: 3104 Redwood Rd. Napa (On the North Edge of Carneros) 707.226.8320 www.hendrywines.com Hrs: by appointment with tour TF: $ Wines: Albariño, Pinot Gris, Chard, Rosé, Pinot Noir, Primitivo, Blends, Zin, Cab Sauv. Notes: The property has been in the family since the 1930's and there have vineyards there since the 1860's. A great tour of the vineyards and their gravity flow winery. Plan on two hours. It is 2.5 miles from Route 29 on the way to the Hess Collection.
Hess Collection Winery: 4411 Redwood Rd. Napa (Mount Veeder) 707.265.3489 www.hesscollection.com Hrs: 10-5:30 TF: $$-$$$$$ Wines: Cab Sauv, Sauv Blanc, Chard, Syrah, Late Harvest Riesling, Malbec, Cab Franc, Syrah Rosé, Petite Sirah, Zin, Sauv Blanc, Viognier, Semillon, Shiraz, Blends, Olive Oil, Vinegar. Notes: Redwood Road is a winding way to a destination winery, a world class art collection bonded to a wonderful winery, owned by a Swiss billionaire who made his money in bottled water. He first came to the USA to market water, but realized that the better market was wine. Today Hess is a large winery with a wide line of products. The tasting room and gift shop are great. The art collection is very modern. The barns that make up the building are classic Napa. They are next door to the Christian Brother's center.
Highway 12 Winery: 498 First Street East (Sonoma Plaza) 707-938-8091 www.highway12winery.com Hrs: 10-5:30 TF: $ Wines: Chard, Zin, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah, Aleatico. Notes: The tasting room is at south east corner of the Plaza. The wines are well made, nicely priced and very authentic. It is a partnership of three friends who have years of experience with the wine business. The plaza is a great place for a wine tasting, because if you overdo it a bit, there are plenty of restaurants to walk to.
Hill Family Estate: 6512 Washington Street, Yountville Tasting Room 707.944.9580 www.hillfamilyestate.com Hrs: 10-6 TF: $$ CWP Wines: Rose of Malbec, Malbec, Chard, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Syrah. Notes: Their tasting room is right in the center of Yountville, but don't let the location hide the fact that this is a winery with a great deal of depth. They own numerous, excellent vineyards around Napa, and have been selling grapes to top wineries for many years , and running a successful vineyard management company. This is a Mom and Pop and the kids business, and they produce a great product at a surprisingly reasonable price. The secret to wine pricing often relates to how much people paid for their land, and the Hills have owned theirs for a while. Besides the fun tasting in town they also host events at their ranch. These are wonderful folks and authentic Napa.
Homewood Winery: 23120 Burndale Rd. Vineburg (Carneros) 707.996.6353 www.homewoodwinery.com Hrs: 10-4 TF: $ Wines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, Pinot Noir, Grenache, Merlot, Syrah, Zin, Blends. Notes: Completely authentic Sonoma. David Homewood, the owner/winemaker is often on hand to chat about the wines. Picnic.
Honig Cellars: 850 Rutherford Rd. Rutherford 707.963.5618 www.honigcellars.com Hrs: 10-4 by appointment TF: $1$-$$$ Wines: Sauv Blanc, Cab Sauv, Blends. Notes: Their tasting patio is relaxed and stylish and the mood is entertaining and gracious. They also do a more private, reserve tasting inside at a conference table. It is a serious look at their library wines, and it gives you a chance to realize that they own some very good vineyards in Rutherford. A family business in their third generation.
Hook & Ladder Winery: 2134 Olivet Rd. Santa Rosa (Russian River - Olivet Rd.) 707.526.2255 www.hookandladderwinery.com Hrs: 10-4:30 TF: $ Wines: Cab Sauv, Zin, White Zin, Pinot Noir, Chard, Gewürztraminer, Rosé.
Hop Kiln Winery: 6050 Westside Rd. Healdsburg (Russian River) 707.433.6491 www.hopkilnwinery.com Hrs: 10-5 TF: $-$$ Wines: Chardonnay,
Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, and Grenache.Plus proprietary blends
called Thousand Flowers, Rushin’ River and Big Red.. Notes: A converted Hop Kiln from years past, great gifts, snacks & chocolate, good value wines and a friendly staff. Nice place for a picnic.
Huntington Wine Cellars: Tasted at Front Street Wineries, Healdsburg Wines: Sauv Blanc, Chard, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Petite Sirah, Syrah.
Hopper Creek Winery/ Noah: 6204 Washington Street Yountville Phone: 707.944.0675 Hrs: Call for appointment Tues-Sun 11-4 Wines: Chard, Merlot, Cab Sauv, Zin. A very small winery on the same road as Bell.
HowellMountain Vineyards: Tasted at A Dozen Vintners. Wines: Chard, Cab Sauv, Zin. Pa
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