Honig Products

In 1964, Louis Honig purchased a 68-acre ranch in Rutherford, in theheart of the Napa Valley. The vineyard was planted with Sauvignon blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, which he sold to neighboring wineries. Louis worked to create a family gathering place at the ranch, for his children and grandchildren, while he dreamed of the day he could retire from his San Francisco advertising agency and make wine from his vineyard. Louis passed away before he could realize his dream, leaving the estate to his family. In 1980, as a tribute to his legacy, his family produced a few hundred cases of Louis Honig Sauvignon Blanc in the vineyard’s old tractor barn. After the wine won a Gold Medal at the Orange County Fair, the family decided to increase production, and Honig Vineyard & Winery was born. In 1984, at the age of 22, grandson Michael Honig took over management of the business and in 1989 the family added Cabernet Sauvignon to theirproduction. As the business grew, family members Regina Weinstein, Steven Honig, and Stephanie Honig joined Michael in the winery. What began as a small “garage” winery has today become a successful family enterprise, with everyone working collaboratively to run an inspiring and socially responsible business. Now it it's 4th generation, the winery employs 8 family members and more than half of the winery employees are female.The Honig family supports charitable organizations around the country, hosts political and community events at their property, and are leaders in sustainability. Winemaker Ashley Egelhoff and her team focus production solely on Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, and Honig wines can be found on the wine lists of hundreds of fine restaurants. Louis Honig’s vision of bringing his family together to share in the beauty and bounty of the Napa Valley, while producing outstanding wines, has become a reality.