2025 Hamel Events
We are delighted to share a year of special events at Hamel. From a peaceful stargazing evening to Member Appreciation Week and a Spring Equinox Dinner with the winegrowing team, each gathering offers a chance to enjoy the seasons in the vineyard, Estate House, and cellar—savoring our wine, Chef Thomas’ cooking, and the Hamel community.
Estate Events
Sonoma Valley Grand Tasting
Saturday, September 27 | Sonoma Barracks | 6:00 PM
$175 per person | Reserve
Join Sonoma Valley’s Vintners & Growers for an extravagant evening of wine tasting under the stars in the historic Sonoma Barracks. The Grand Tasting is your opportunity to experience Sonoma Valley’s incredible diversity of wines and growing regions. This walk-around regional tasting will feature an impressive collection of Sonoma Valley’s most interesting and impeccably selected wines from more than 50 wineries. Engage with winemakers and winegrowers, while you taste current vintages from each of Sonoma Valley’s 5 appellations and enjoy locally prepared cuisine from some of the Valley’s most notable chefs and artisans.
Fall Member Release Party
Sunday, September 28 | Hamel Estate House | 11:00 AM-2:00 PM. Reserve
Join us for our Fall Member Release Party on Sunday, September 28, where we’ll celebrate the latest additions to our collection with all new releases, including 2023 Nuns Canyon Grenache, 2022 Isthmus, and the inaugural release of 2023 Estate Cabernet Franc.
Lighting of the Vines
Save the Date | Friday, December 5 and Saturday, December 6 | Hamel Estate
Join us for our signature holiday event as we celebrate the season. You will enjoy an evening filled with wine, delicious offerings prepared by our Estate Chef, Thomas Mendel, and festive entertainment.
Details to come.
On the Road Member Events
If you would like to host a personalized in-home tasting or a member event in your community, please don’t hesitate to contact us. To inquire, email Brand Ambassador David Meneses at david@hamelfamilywines.com.
Maxwell Wine Bar:
An Afternoon with Hamel
Sunday, September 21st | 1pm – 3pm | Members Only
1336 9th St NW | Washington, DC
Please email david@hamelfamilywines.com to be added to our list.
Private Events and Tours
If you are interested in learning more about our private offerings, such as special events or tours, please reach out directly to us at 707.996.5800 or booking@hamelfamilywines.com to discuss details.
Estate Member Events
All members receive first access and, when applicable, preferred pricing to our flagship celebrations taking place several times during the year. These signature events offer our entire community the opportunity to connect with fellow members over Hamel’s wines, as well as to learn more from the people who made them.
Member Release Celebrations
For every winter, spring and fall wine shipment, members are welcomed onto the estate to pick up their latest allocation of wines and to enjoy a preview tasting of select wines included in the shipment. These celebrations are more than just an opportunity to pick up new releases—they are a tribute to the care and community that brought them to life.
Lighting of the Vines
An annual Hamel tradition. We illuminate the vineyard in the spirit of the holiday season to begin the most festive time of the year.
Membership
Members enjoy access to our latest wine releases and select library offerings, receive exclusive invitations to estate dinners and events, and remain connected with Hamel throughout the year.