Charles Krug Winery

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A historically sensitive renovation of its 1874 Redwood Cellar Building transformed the former production facility of the Napa Valley's oldest operating winery into an epic hospitality center with a tasting room and a café. Charles Krug, a Prussian immigrant, established the winery in 1861 and ran it until his death in 1892. Italian immigrants Cesare Mondavi and his wife, Rosa, purchased Krug...

In Short
Tours start in the stone winery, meander through the vineyards, and end up in the tasting room where wine tasting is free (there's a charge for those not taking the tour). The...

For a feel of winemaking history, visit Napa Valley's oldest winery. Founded in 1861, Charles Krug Winery has 800 acres (324 hectares) of prime vineyards spread out across several Napa Valley appellations and produces more than ten varieties of wine. A registered historical landmark, the facility includes the original wine cellar and contains one of the valley's largest collections of rare and...

Charles Krug Winery was founded in 1861 as the first winery in the Napa Valley region in California. It produces wine from its 800-acre estate vineyards and has replanted more than 200 of its 800 prime acres in the Napa Valley as it continues to purchase winemaking equipment. Additionally, Charles Krug Winery offers visitors a 20 percent discount towards the purchase of wine.