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
Lighting of the Vines
Friday, December 5 & Saturday, December 6 | Hamel Estate | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
We invite you to the winery for our annual Lighting of the Vines, an unforgettable Hamel tradition where we illuminate the vineyard in the spirit of the holiday season! This year, we are delighted to offer reservations across two separate evenings.
Come experience this signature celebration over a reception-style dinner at our Estate House curated by our culinary team – all to be enjoyed alongside our estate’s terroir-driven wines.
We ask guests to please bring a new toy, still in packaging, to be donated to the Sonoma Valley Fire District’s holiday toy drive. Our local SVFD stations will be in attendance each evening to collect new toys to be given to children in need. (We understand from the toy drive organizers that there’s a special need for gifts appropriate for older kids, ages 15-18.)
Reserve | Member $165 per person | Non-Member $215 per person
Stargazing at Hamel
Friday, December 12 | Hamel Estate | 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Enjoy two glasses of wine and curated light bites from Executive Chef, Thomas Mendel, while stargazing, bridging our commitment to biodynamics with astronomy
Reserve | Member $75 per person | Non-Member $110 per person
On The Road Events
Sunday, December 14 | Palm Beach Food and Wine | 2:00 PM – 6:00PM Learn More
Saturday, April 11 & Sunday, April 12 | Pebble Beach Food and Wine | 12:00PM – 4:00PM Learn More
Saturday, May 16 | Healdsburg Food and Wine Experience | 11:00 AM – 4:00PM Learn More
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 – david@hamelfamilywines.com.
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.