Silenus Winery

Open: Year-Round

What is today Silenus Vintners began in 1967 as a walnut orchard. The orchard was converted to Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards and the grapes sold to Robert Mondavi, Inglenook and Clos du Val. After discovering that the grapes ended up in the various wineries' reserve wines, the Newlan Winery was born with their first release in 1980. The winery was the 35th winery in Napa Valley, and quickly became recognized for its red wines, winning awards both internationally and domestically.

From 1999 the Sato and Newlan families merged to create Koves-Newlan Vineyards and Winery. The families merged with common goals and a commitment to carry on the tradition of handcrafted, small production wines with a focus on high-quality estate wines.