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
Friday Night Flights |
June 13, July 11, & August 8 | 5:30pm – 7:30pm |
This summer, Sonoma Valley evenings are getting a flavorful new twist with Friday Night Flights, a new program inviting locals and visitors to enjoy after-hours wine tasting and special corkage deals at participating restaurants Friday nights throughout June, July, and August.
Organized by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers, Friday Night Flights showcases the best of Wine Country’s relaxed hospitality, exceptional wines, and thriving dining scene — all during the golden twilight hours that make Sonoma unforgettable.
Please email concierge@hamelfamilywines.com or call 707.996.5800
An Evening at the Hamel Estate | Featuring L’Etoile Restaurant, Madison Wisconsin
Save the Date | Saturday, August 16 | Hamel Estate
Join us for an incredible dinner at the Hamel Estate with our friends from L’Etoile restaurant located in Madison, Wisconsin.
L’Etoile’s tradition of commitment to generations of Wisconsin farmers has never wavered. They encourage and support young farmers to explore heirloom varieties, heritage breed animals, and the production of new artisan products while also working to preserve Wisconsin’s fertile terroir. In 2012, Chef Tory won the James Beard Foundation’s Award for Best Chef Midwest. L’Etoile continues to win high praise both locally and nationally for its excellence in food, wine, and service. Notable recognitions include Gourmet Magazine’s “America’s Top 50 Restaurants”, Saveur’s “Top 100” and the title of Madison Magazine’s “2010 Chef of the Year”
Details to come.
Fall Member Release Party
Save the Date| Sunday, September 28 | Hamel Estate House
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.
Details to come.
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
To inquire, email Brand Ambassador David Meneses at david@hamelfamilywines.com.
EPIC Steak
An evening with Hamel
Friday, July 25 | 5:30pm – 8pm | Member Only
369 The Embarcadero | San Francisco, CA
This event is fully committed. Please email David@hamelfamilywines.com to be added to our waitlist.
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.
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.
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.