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Heir Apparent Winery
Healdsburg

Heir Apparent Winery

About Heir Apparent Winery

Heir Apparent Winery has been in Healdsburg since 1912, drawing fruit from vineyard sites across Northern California including Sonoma County, Alexander Valley, Geyserville, Clarksburg, and Bennett Valley. Winemaker Andy Katz and viticulturist Phil Freese produce a portfolio of Bordeaux-style wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec form the core. The Soil Series, Site Series, and Collage are notable wines. The tasting room requires reservations and offers food and outdoor seating. Vineyard tours are not offered.

Tasting Experiences

Soil Series Experience

A stunning introduction to the breadth of the Aperture portfolio, featuring Bordeaux-inspired blends from exquisite vineyards in Alexander Valley and greater Sonoma County with unique soil profiles.

Site Series Experience

A rare opportunity to dive deep into the curated vineyards of Aperture Cellars while exploring the notion of terroir, focusing on unique cool-climate vineyards in Alexander Valley.

Private Lounge Experience

An in-depth showcasing of the most sought-after Aperture Cellars wines, highlighting limited-release wines in pristine private gallery rooms with floor-to-ceiling views, paired with curated charcuterie boards.

Collage Experience

A bold introduction to Aperture's newest wine project, hosted in a private gallery lounge with Collage wines, select Aperture library bottlings, and a rotating roster of exceptional local purveyors.

Varietals

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotCabernet FrancPetit VerdotMalbec

When to visit Heir Apparent Winery

Monday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Thursday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Good to know about Heir Apparent Winery

Can you visit Heir Apparent Winery? Is there a tasting room?

Yes, Heir Apparent Winery has a tasting room open to visitors (from their website, October 6, 2026). Visits are by reservation.

What is Heir Apparent Winery known for?

Heir Apparent Winery is known for great architecture, outdoor seating, scenic views, reservation only and has wine club.

What wines does Heir Apparent Winery specialize in?

Heir Apparent Winery focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Signature bottles include Soil Series, Site Series, Collage.

Do you need a reservation to visit Heir Apparent Winery?

Yes, Heir Apparent Winery requires a reservation for tastings (from their website, October 6, 2026).

Does Heir Apparent Winery serve food?

Yes, Heir Apparent Winery has food available alongside tastings.

Is Heir Apparent Winery dog-friendly?

Heir Apparent Winery doesn't allow dogs on the property.

Does Heir Apparent Winery offer vineyard tours?

Heir Apparent Winery doesn't run formal vineyard tours.

Where is Heir Apparent Winery located?

Heir Apparent Winery is at 12291 Old Redwood Hwy in Healdsburg, CA, in the Russian River Valley wine region. Phone: (707) 200-7891.

When was Heir Apparent Winery founded?

Heir Apparent Winery was established in 1912.

Who makes the wine at Heir Apparent Winery?

The winemaking at Heir Apparent Winery is led by Andy Katz.

What are Heir Apparent Winery's tasting hours?

Heir Apparent Winery is open Thursday to Monday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Does Heir Apparent Winery have outdoor seating?

Yes, Heir Apparent Winery has outdoor seating.

Where to find Heir Apparent Winery

Heir Apparent Winery is at 12291 Old Redwood Hwy, Healdsburg, CA, United States, in the Russian River Valley wine region.

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