Originally part of the 2000-acre Carne Humana Spanish land grant, Wheeler Farms was established in 1871 by Charles H. Wheeler, a founding member of the St. Helena Viticultural Club. The property spanned both sides of Highway 29 between Zinfandel and Stice Lane.

In 1894, Charles’ son and president of the California Board of Viticulture, J.H. Wheeler, expanded the farm with the purchase of 100 more acres. This purchase included the modern-day...

As the present day stewards of Wheeler Farms, we are continually working to better understand our environmental impact with the acknowledgement that this work is multi-faceted and requires an ongoing and evolving effort. 

To reduce our ecological footprint without compromising the quality of our wines, the experiences for our guests or the work environment for our team, Wheeler Farms currently adheres to the following sustainability measure...

The state-of-the-art winery at Wheeler Farms is home to several small, high-quality brands, including our signature wine, J. H. Wheeler. The facility is a winemaker’s dream brought to life, featuring the latest technology in winemaking to maximize efficiencies and minimize compromises. 

The two-story winery houses a technologically advanced system of computerized and self-contained stainless steel tanks, as well as a crush pad featuring an ...