Green Valley Cellars

In 1952, Ben Volkhardt Sr., a San Franciscan sheet metal worker, decided to purchase farming land outside of the big city. He decided on an 80-acre fruit orchard  accompanied by a four-acre vineyard of Alicante Bouschet grapes. The orchard was slowly replanted over the next 20 years and Volkhardt Family Vineyards was created.  The land stayed in the family for three generations spanning over 50 years and  in May 2005, Green Valley Vintners, LLC acquired the winery and vineyards.

The goal of Green Valley Vintners is to:

...Maximize fruit quality and yield for the six planted varietals of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, Dolcetto, and Cabernet Franc.

... Develop a collection of high-quality, moderately priced wines including, but not limited to, such varietals as Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Dolcetto and Sangiovese.

...Offer friendly and enjoyable tastings in our Tasting and Sales Room, educational tours of the cellar, walks through the scenic vineyards and picnics on our deck.

...Develop an awareness of the Solano County Green Valley American Viticulture Area.  With its rich soil and temperate climate, this best kept secret of California is steadily gaining attention for its great wines.