Founded in 1983, Merryvale Vineyards’ is celebrating its 40th anniversary through 2023 with a series of events to highlight the past forty years of Merryvale’s Napa Valley wines, while also providing a sneak-peak to future wine releases.

Over the last four decades, Merryvale Vineyards has established itself as the quintessential St. Helena winery. Owned and operated by the Schlatter Family since 1992, Merryvale Vineyards has remained true to its Napa Valley roots while adapting to the ever-evolving wine industry and trends. When asked what forty years means to Merryvale Vineyards, René Schlatter, proprietor, commented: “It means longevity, consistency of quality and style and keeping our eyes on the horizon. This anniversary is particularly significant to my family as it has allowed us to pause and reflect on the past and reconfirm our vision for the future.”

René and his family are committed to preserving the winery’s rich history without compromising their forward-looking plans. Working closely with Winemaker, Andrew Wright, together they have sharpened their focus on Bordeaux varieties, the wines that make Napa Valley so famous. Doing so through further investments in exceptional top-notch people, vineyards, farming practices and equipment. The Schlatter family’s guiding business principles for the future include producing more Estate grown wines, remaining family owned and operated, keeping a European influence on their winemaking style and philosophy, and preserving the historic winery and Cask Room for future generations to enjoy.

When further asked about his excitement for the future of Merryvale Vineyards, René focused on the importance of vineyard ownership and promising potential out of the newly acquired
Mt. Veeder appellation vineyards. Today the family owns just over 42 acres, The Profile Estate, a 25-acre hillside vineyard overlooking St. Helena, and two sites comprised of 17 acres on Mt. Veeder. “Our dedication for growing and crafting supremely elegant Napa Valley wines is unwavering. Over the last two years, we have invested and almost doubled our Estate vineyard acreage with a special focus on the Mt. Veeder appellation. Ownership allows for consistency year over year and control of the outcome from vine to bottle.”

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40th Anniversary Profile Lunch with Karen MacNeil
April 22, 10am-2:30pm

During this intimate event, the famous author of the best-selling book, The Wine Bible, Karen MacNeil, will lead guests through a tasting of eight specially selected Profile vintages from the 1980s to present day. Guests will also enjoy a preview taste of a very special and limited Profile bottling created to commemorate this milestone. This tasting will be followed by an elegant lunch paired with  Merryvale and Profile Collection wines in the historic Cask Room. Tickets are $495 per person.

(707) 968-3429   |  events@merryvale.com