Happy 150th Anniversary Beringer Vineyards!

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Beringer Vineyards Celebrates its 150^th Anniversary with Calendar of Festivities

St. Helena, CA—February 25, 2026—Beringer Vineyards, California’s longest continuously operating winery, marks its 150^th year with a calendar of immersive experiences, seasonal festivities, and participation in marquee wine events across the country.

Founded in 1876 by brothers Jacob and Frederick Beringer, the St. Helena, CA, estate pioneered gravity fed winemaking, was among the early Napa Valley producers to craft wines in caves dug into the hillside, and in 1934 became the first local winery to open for public tours, helping set the standard for modern Napa Valley hospitality.

“From the earliest days of the winery to today, each generation has built upon the vision of those who came before,” said Margo Van Staaveren, Director of Winemaking at Beringer Vineyards. “Our focus remains on crafting wines that honor our long-established sites while evolving with intention, innovation, and a deep sense of place that comes from calling this estate home for 150 years.”

This milestone follows a year of global recognition for Beringer. In 2025, the winery was named among the World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025: the 51-100 list, received a Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award recognizing the Top 10% of Things to Do Worldwide, won Best Wine Tour in the Best of Napa County Awards, and earned placement on James Suckling’s Top 100 Wines of the USA.

The winery’s anniversary coincides with the 150^th anniversary of the City of St. Helena, where Beringer was recently named Business of the Year.

“Our 150th anniversary is an open invitation to experience Beringer in new ways,” said Claire Wilkins, Director of Hospitality at Beringer Vineyards. “We’re proud to share this momentous occasion with all our guests this year, including several cornerstone events, with additional experiential offerings yet to be announced. This is a can’t miss milestone and we are so excited to welcome visitors to celebrate with us.”

Experience the legacy of Beringer at these scheduled events (with more to come):

·       March 5-6: Beringer at James Suckling Great Wines of the World—Miami

·       March 8: Beringer at James Suckling Great Wines of the World—San Francisco

·       March 26: St. Helena Chamber Awards Celebration: Beringer Recognized as "Business of the Year"

·       April 4: Golden Era Silent Disco in the historic wine caves

·       May 9: Lunch in the Vineyard: Celebrating 150 years at St. Helena Home Vineyard

·       May 15-16: Beringer at Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience

·       June 27-September 19: Music through the Decades – Live Music Weekends at the Estate

·       September 26: 150th Anniversary Celebration and 2023 Private Reserve Release at the Estate

·       October 10: Lunch in the Vineyard & Winemaker Tasting: A Celebration of Knights Valley

·       November 25: Downtown St. Helena Beringer Barrel Tree Lighting Ceremony

·       December 6: Holiday Party and burying of the Beringer 2026 Time Capsule at the Estate

For more details and additional event announcements, please visit  Beringer.com.

About Beringer Vineyards

Established in 1876, Beringer Vineyards is California’s oldest continuously operating winery and a defining name in Napa Valley winemaking. Celebrating its 150th year of heritage, Beringer combines time-honored tradition with a forward-looking approach to craft wines of distinction from its sustainable farmed vineyards in Napa Valley and Sonoma’s Knights Valley. The historic St. Helena estate was one of the first to offer public tours and helped pioneer food and wine education in the region. Today, Beringer remains a benchmark for American wine, known for its hospitality, innovation, and enduring legacy.  Learn more at Beringer.com or follow @Beringervyds on Instagram and @BeringerVineyards on Facebook.