Few names in Napa Valley carry the weight of history like Inglenook. Established in 1879 by Finnish sea captain Gustave Niebaum, Inglenook was one of the first truly grand wine estates in California—a place where European tradition met New World ambition in the pursuit of excellence. From its earliest days, it stood not as an imitation of Old World châteaux, but as a pioneering force with its own identity: precise, elegant, and deeply rooted in Rutherford’s distinctive terroir.

Over the decades, Inglenook helped shape the very idea of fine American wine. Yet its story, like all great legacies, includes chapters of both triumph and challenge. Following periods of change and fragmentation in the mid-20th century, the estate found a new guardian in Francis Ford Coppola, who set out not just to restore its name, but to restore its soul.

Since acquiring the historic property in the 1970s, Coppola has worked with unwavering commitment to reunite the original vineyards, revive the iconic château, and reestablish Inglenook as a benchmark for authenticity and quality in Napa Valley. Under his stewardship, the estate has reclaimed its place—not through spectacle, but through substance.

Today, Inglenook is a seamless blend of heritage and forward vision. The estate is farmed organically, and its approach to viticulture and winemaking is defined by care, transparency, and a quiet confidence in the strength of its land. There is no rush here, no compromise—only a long view rooted in craftsmanship, stewardship, and the belief that true greatness is timeless.