The winery
Beringer Vineyards
Historic winery in Napa Valley (St. Helena), recognized as the oldest continuously operating winery in the region; offers a wide range of single-vineyard wines and guided tours of its historic cellars and caves.
- Napa Valley (St. Helena) · United States
- Since 1876
- 4 products
The story
The estate was established by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer in the late 19th century: they purchased land at the foot of Spring Mountain and produced their first grapes and made their first sales around 1876. The old stone winery was built using the gravity-flow method and became operational for the 1877 harvest; the Rhine House was later constructed between 1883 and 1884. Throughout the 20th century the estate maintained continuous operation, opening guided public tours in the post‑Prohibition period and preserving hand‑dug aging caves.
Production philosophy
Beringer combines historical heritage with modern production: it selects grapes from different Napa subzones to express the terroir, focuses on the consistent quality of its Cabernet and Chardonnay, and offers visitor experiences and direct sales to highlight the connection between the land, historic architecture and its wines.
Terroir and vineyards
The winery is located in St. Helena, in the heart of Napa Valley, with historic vineyards at the foot of Spring Mountain. The estate includes historic buildings and an extensive system of underground caves used for aging wines.
Awards and recognition
The estate presents itself as the oldest operating winery in Napa Valley and cites awards and mentions in its communications.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Grigio
- Zinfandel
- Moscato
- Red Blend
What makes it distinctive
- Founded by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer; the first documented production dates to around 1876.
- Old Stone Winery features gravity-flow production and hand-carved caves for aging.
- Rhine House, completed in 1883–1884, is part of the estate's heritage.
- Extensive catalog of Cabernet Sauvignon and single-vineyard wines; tours and tasting experience established since 1934.