Tucked along Taplin Road beneath old oaks, this is the original home of Joe Heitz and the place where Heitz Cellar has been crafted since 1965. Once the site of lively gatherings with pioneers from Burgess and Stony Hill, the ranch now enters a new chapter under Lawrence Wine Estates.
Today, The Home Ranch honors the legacies of Heitz Cellar, Ink Grade, and Haynes Vineyard. Here, you’re invited to explore exclusive tasting experiences that showcase our classical winemaking philosophy across all estates—an opportunity unlike any other in Napa Valley.
500 Taplin Road, St. Helena, CA 94574
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If you have any questions or need assistance with booking your experience, please contact our Hospitality Liaison, Sarah Carone, directly at [email protected] or (707) 200-9099. We look forward to your visit.
INK GRADE: THE STUDY OF MOUNTAIN TERROIR
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High above the valley floor, elevation reshapes everything. Light becomes sharper, breezes cooler, and the vines respond with a purity that can only come from the mountains. In this immersive tasting, you’ll trace the contours of Howell Mountain through five wines, including two single-plot Cabernet Sauvignons that capture the quiet power of steep hillside vineyards.
Your visit also includes a tour of The Home Ranch and its historic 1898 Stone Cellar, offering a deeper look into Napa Valley’s hillside vineyard traditions. This experience is ideal for guests fascinated by the nuances of mountain terroir and the expressive power of elevation.
RESERVE
One tasting fee will be refunded for every three bottles purchased.
at The Home Ranch
High above the valley floor, elevation reshapes everything. Light becomes sharper, breezes cooler, and the vines respond with a purity that can only come from the mountains. In this immersive tasting, you’ll trace the contours of Howell Mountain through five wines, including two single-plot Cabernet Sauvignons that capture the quiet power of steep hillside vineyards.
Your visit also includes a tour of The Home Ranch and its historic 1898 Stone Cellar, offering a deeper look into Napa Valley’s hillside vineyard traditions. This experience is ideal for guests fascinated by the nuances of mountain terroir and the expressive power of elevation.
- Tour and seated tasting lasting 90 to 120 minutes.
- $200 per person, plus tax.
RESERVE
One tasting fee will be refunded for every three bottles purchased.
HAYNES VINEYARD: A HISTORY OF COOMBSVILLE
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Hosted at the Home Ranch, this experience offers a rare and intimate window into the soul of Haynes. You’ll begin with an exclusive barrel sample, a glimpse into wines still finding their voice with raw expressions shaped by the vineyard’s volcanic ash soils and its cool, contemplative temperament.
From there, you’ll taste through the wines that define the promise and precision of Haynes: the coveted Corazon Chardonnay, ethereal in its tension; Pinot Noir that moves with quiet depth; Syrah edged with shadow and structure; and the luminous Forgeron Chardonnay.
This tasting pulls back the veil on a vineyard that has spent decades in relative obscurity, considering how powerful and moving its wines are. It's a chance to experience Haynes through its wines, and hear its living, evolving story.
Available seven days a week, by appointment only.
RESERVE
One tasting fee will be refunded for every three bottles purchased.
at The Home Ranch
Hosted at the Home Ranch, this experience offers a rare and intimate window into the soul of Haynes. You’ll begin with an exclusive barrel sample, a glimpse into wines still finding their voice with raw expressions shaped by the vineyard’s volcanic ash soils and its cool, contemplative temperament.
From there, you’ll taste through the wines that define the promise and precision of Haynes: the coveted Corazon Chardonnay, ethereal in its tension; Pinot Noir that moves with quiet depth; Syrah edged with shadow and structure; and the luminous Forgeron Chardonnay.
This tasting pulls back the veil on a vineyard that has spent decades in relative obscurity, considering how powerful and moving its wines are. It's a chance to experience Haynes through its wines, and hear its living, evolving story.
- Tour and seated tasting lasting 90 to 120 minutes.
- $200 per person, plus tax.
Available seven days a week, by appointment only.
RESERVE
One tasting fee will be refunded for every three bottles purchased.
HEITZ CELLAR: THE ESTATE LEGACY
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Enjoy an exclusive look into the storied journey of Heitz Cellar wines at their ancestral home. Explore the historic Stone Cellar, winemaking facilities, and organic farm with one of our expert Wine Curators while tasting through four wines, including library vintages, in this private one-on-one experience.
RESERVE
One tasting fee will be refunded for every three bottles purchased.
at The Home Ranch
Enjoy an exclusive look into the storied journey of Heitz Cellar wines at their ancestral home. Explore the historic Stone Cellar, winemaking facilities, and organic farm with one of our expert Wine Curators while tasting through four wines, including library vintages, in this private one-on-one experience.
- Tour and seated tasting lasting 90 to 120 minutes.
- $200 per person, plus tax.
RESERVE
One tasting fee will be refunded for every three bottles purchased.
HEITZ CELLAR: MARTHA'S VINEYARD LEGACY
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Step into the storied history of Heitz Cellar and embark on an exclusive journey through one of Napa Valley’s most iconic single vineyards: Martha’s Vineyard. For over five decades, Martha’s Vineyard has been renowned for producing some of the world’s most elegant and enduring Cabernet Sauvignons. Now, we invite you to explore the essence of this remarkable vineyard through a curated tasting of five extraordinary vintages.
RESERVE
One tasting fee will be refunded for every three bottles purchased.
at The Home Ranch
Step into the storied history of Heitz Cellar and embark on an exclusive journey through one of Napa Valley’s most iconic single vineyards: Martha’s Vineyard. For over five decades, Martha’s Vineyard has been renowned for producing some of the world’s most elegant and enduring Cabernet Sauvignons. Now, we invite you to explore the essence of this remarkable vineyard through a curated tasting of five extraordinary vintages.
- Tour and seated tasting lasting 90 to 120 minutes.
- $200 per person, plus tax.
RESERVE
One tasting fee will be refunded for every three bottles purchased.
Oscar M.
An incredible unique tasting experience in a wonderful venue! The host and staff were amazing as well!
Ed P.
Ink Grade is a wonderful place to visit on your next trip to St. Helena. The tasting room design is gorgeous, with beautiful outdoor spaces to enjoy. The “Senses” experience was a beautiful trip into the wine making process. A definite new way to look and feel the magic of Napa Valley! And of course the wines are equally amazing! We were thrilled with our visit!
Char C.
This was my favorite tasting!
-Erin C
Absolutely amazing experience! The wine was incredible, the immersion experience was stunning and genuinely one of a kind. I highly recommend this experience and I KNOW that we will be back at our next visit.
-Anthony G
EXCEPTIONAL! We loved every minute of it!
-Brittany D.
