After a five-year closure, Chalone Vineyard will reopen its newly refurbished tasting room with a special Grand Reopening Event on April 26, 2014, from 11:30 AM to 5:50 PM. Visitors will be offered six estate wines to sample, plus a special library tasting. Other highlights of the event will include appetizers served throughout the day and two vineyard and wildflower tours to be conducted at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM. The updated Visitor’s Center now features a balcony area where guests can relax, taste wines and take in the beautiful views.
Located at Highway 146 and Stonewall Canyon Road, the Chalone Vineyard tasting room will be open Saturdays and Sundays from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM during the spring and summer seasons. Guests will be able to sample ($10 tasting fee) and purchase Chalone Vineyard Estate wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Rosé, Syrah and Grenache. Special gift items will always be available. While the tasting room will be closed Monday to Friday, visitors can book private appointments for tours and tastings by calling 831-678-1717.
Chalone Vineyard is one of the most remarkable winery properties in all of California. As the sole and founding winery in the Chalone appellation, the vineyard was first planted in 1919. Production under the Chalone Vineyard brand began in 1960. Dick Graff purchased the property in 1965, and the wines of 1969—one of the greatest vintages in Chalone Vineyard history—helped establish the estate as an iconic California winery. The property is unique for its remoteness; high elevation; cool, arid and windy climate and rugged beauty. The Chalone Vineyard Estate tier of wines includes Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Blanc. Robert Cook has been winemaker since 2007. Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines purchased Chalone Vineyard in December 2004. For more information please go to www.chalonevineyard.com.
