Since the first vintage of wines produced in 1976, the wines quickly became known for their artistic proprietary blends. Award-winning whites like the picnic-perfect Thousand Flowers or classics like: Rhone-inspired Rushin’ River Red and Zinfandel-based, Big Red, have become staples with a generation of loyal followers.

As much as the proprietary blends make up a large part of Hop Kiln’s past, the next generation of excellence came to light with the introduction of our ultra premium label, fondly referred to as “HKG”. In 2006 we began laying down the groundwork for a 100% estate grown wine with the release of the first bottling of HKG.   We began the process of replanting the 248-acre property with mostly Burgundian brood: Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Coupled with meticulous care by winemaker Chuck Mansfield and vineyard manager, David Smith, the result will be an all-estate production of our HKG starting in 2009.

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Hop Kiln Winery invites guests to take advantage of our tucked away, serene picnic areas: the rose garden, and along the banks of the duck pond.  Spending an afternoon on our historic property is made easy by the exciting array of gourmet delights including cheeses, breads, and charcuterie from our deli case and a wide array of gourmet food products produced by regional artisans. Don’t be surprised to see ducks miming your efforts in the replica Hop Kiln Winery duck float in the water. For all of our two-legged friends, life is good in Healdsburg.

• The Legend of Big Red