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Situated off the beaten path,
just south of Yountville, is an exquisite pale stone winery, shrouded
by oak, bordered to the south by Hopper Slough, surrounded by vineyard
and cloaked in quiet. After looking for twenty years, winemaker Anthony
Bell found the perfect place to produce
the wines he had long dreamed of - limited production, hand crafted
wines that showcase the concept of "terroir". Bell Wine Cellars
has opened its doors to the public to share the beauty of the place, and
the wine.
In June 2002 – Ron Berberian,
former California wine wholesaler, and Alex
Spanos, owner of the San Diego Chargers, formed Spanos
Berberian Winery, LLC. The venture acquired Baritelle's interest in the brand name and assets
of Bell Wine Cellars, and a new partnership was formed with Anthony. As the winery continues to grow future plans are for developing additional vineyards and winery assets at the winery in Yountville.
Nestled between the stacks
of aromatic barrels and towering stainless steel tanks, guests can taste
the signature Bell Cabernet, at the intimate, elegant
tasting bar. We also serve Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah, encompassing
a wide range of flavors, from vineyards both near and far afield. Our
tasting room is open daily from 10:30AM to 4:00PM by appointment. Special
arrangements may also be made to accommodate special requests.
Our patio looks west,
out across the vineyard to the Mayacamas range across the valley. One
can watch the hills as they subtly change their shades of blue while the
sun arcs overhead, culminating in an intense violet blue as the sun slips
behind Mount St. John, flooding everything in golden light. It is a relaxing
place to enjoy a leisurely picnic, with the Wine Train tooting off in
the distance.
Come experience the quiet
heart of the Napa Valley at Bell Wine Cellars, 6200 Washington Street,
Yountville, CA. Telephone 707-944-1673 to taste our extraordinary wines
and enjoy the beauty.
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