In
1874 Jean Laurent, an immigrant from Bordeaux, France, started
his Laurent Winery on the current site of Markham Vineyards. Bruce
Markham arrived in the Napa Valley almost 100 years after Laurent,
also looking to start a winery. Markham bought the Yountville vineyard
in 1975, the Calistoga vineyard in 1976, the old Laurent Winery
in 1977 and the Oak Knoll vineyard in 1978. With almost 225 planted
acres and a winery, Bruce Markham founded Markham Vineyards in
1978 and the old Laurent Winery was reborn.
In
1988, Markham was purchased by the Mercian Corporation, one of
Japan's oldest and largest wineries, and began an ambitious four-year,
multi-million dollar renovation, expansion and vineyard-replanting
program. Markham is recognized for varietal fruit forward and consistently
excellent wines. With grapes from now over 300 acres of Napa Valley's
best growing regions, Markham is able to achieve the balanced,
rich style for which the winery is known.
Enjoy various levels of wine tastings, art exhibits showcased at the Harley Bruce Gallery, or shopping in an extensive gift shop. Markham's Visitors Center is open daily 10am-5pm.
For visitors from Golden Haven, we offer a complimentary tasting
of our current release wines when you identify yourself by presenting
your room or spa receipt.
Markham Vineyards / La Jota Vineyard Co.
2812 St. Helena Hwy North
St. Helena, CA 94574
707-963-5292
Website: http://www.markhamvineyards.com