Visit
Enjoy a private tour and tasting experience at Hamel Estate.
Reservations are currently available seven days a week at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:30 PM daily.
For personal assistance please email concierge@hamelfamilywines.com or call (707) 996-5800.
Members receive complimentary tasting benefits.
The Setting
Behind a grove of hundred-year old olive trees and lavender, our contemporary Estate House tasting room nestles against a slope of oak woodland and manzanita chaparral, offering dramatic views of the Sonoma Mountain and Sonoma Valley.
The Experiences
Guests may tour our winery and extensive underground caves, or relax in one of our elegant salon spaces, constructed from black walnut, travertine, and basalt stone. Chef Thomas Mendel prepares exquisite small bites designed to complement the wines.
Estate Experience
An introduction to Hamel and our Estate Series wines
- 1½ to 2 hours
- Maximum 6 guests per party
- $95 per guest
A guided tour of our winery and adjacent cave followed by a seated tasting that includes a single-vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, two estate red wines, and a library Cabernet Sauvignon alongside a seasonal snack.
Collectors’ Experience
An exploration of our limited-production wines
- 1½ to 2 hours
- Maximum 6 guests per party
- $125 per guest
A seated tasting in our Estate House that includes a Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, two current releases of red blend and single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, and a current release and library selection of our most expressive Cabernet Sauvignon, Pamelita. All are served alongside a gourmet snack.
Chef’s Experience
Our signature wine and food experience
- 1½ to 2 hours
- Maximum 6 guests per party
- $200 per guest
Our most immersive wine and food experience begins with a tour of the winery and adjacent cave followed by a seated tasting in a communal setting. The experience includes a selection of current-release wines alongside pairings of small gourmet courses prepared by Chef Thomas Mendel, named Best Young Chef, World, 2024. This is a communal experience.
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Hamel Wines Featured as one of “8 Unforgettable Winery Culinary Experiences You Need To Book Now”
For an out-of-this-world tasting, book the Chef’s Experience. You’ll enjoy the meal with a wall of doors opening to the expansive vineyards. Chef Thomas Mendel prepares each gourmet course, and if you’re lucky, it will include unique ingredients like fresh white asparagus, black truffles and morels. Reserve and library wines are poured alongside the five-course tasting, so it’s an expansive look at what the family-owned and -operated winery excels at doing…”
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.