Became Certified Organic through CCOF.

Inaugural release of our Hanzell Farm Series wines.

Chickens, sheep, pigs and our two Maremma livestock guardian dogs, Scout and Radley join the Hanzell family.

Work implementing Holistic Integrated Farming practices begins.

Jason Jardine hired as President and Director of Winemaking.

First vintage of Hanzell “Sebella” Chardonnay released.

Michael McNeill and Linda Hanson hired as Winemakers.

Construction on the cave and new winery begins.

4 1/2 acre Ramos vineyard block planted with all chardonnay.


4 acre Sessions vineyard block planted with pinot noir.

Ownership transfers to Alexander de Brye.

13 acre de Brye vineyard block planted with both chardonnay and pinot noir. José Ramos hired as Vineyard Manager.

Ownership transfers to Barbara de Brye.

Bob Sessions hired as Winemaker.

4 1/2 acre Day vineyard block planted to all chardonnay.

Ownership transfers to Douglas and Mary Day.

First vintage of Hanzell Vineyards wines produced.

Brad Webb hired as first Winemaker & Heritage Winery completed.

First three acres of chardonnay and three acres of pinot noir planted.

Founded by James & Hana Zellerbach for whom the winery is named.