Must-Visit Celeb-Owned Vineyards & Wineries

Sipping a glass of sweet white or a rich red wine adds pleasure to our lives. But did you know that a famous name might be behind the vineyard that produces your favorite wines? Celebrities own or partner with others to hold a stake in grape-growing endeavors. These endeavors produce fantastic and award-winning wines, from the popular Napa Valley to vineyards across North America and Europe. They also extend to vineyards in Australia and New Zealand.

Some of these celeb-owned vineyards are traditional wineries where visitors can tour the property and learn about the wine-making process. Others, however, are purely tasting rooms. Sample outstanding wines and catch a glimpse of famous owners at amazing celebrity-owned wineries and vineyards worldwide.

Sarah Ferguson, Ferguson’s Crest (Santa Ynez Valley)

Working with her father, Pat, celebrity singer Fergie opened Ferguson’s Crest in 2005. Today, the six-acre vineyard produces varietals and offers a club that gives members priority access to new releases and signed limited-edition bottles. 

Francis Ford Coppola, Coppola’s (Sonoma County)

A well-known celebrity director, Coppola now helms two winery locations as well as an on-site restaurant.
Visitors can experience tastings at Coppola’s and Black Horse Winery. Furthermore, they can explore some of the director’s most famous memorabilia from movie sets, like Don Corleone’s desk and a Tucker automobile.

Tamera Mowry-Housley, Century Oak Winery (Napa)

This celebrity vineyard was founded by actress Mowry-Housley and her husband in 2000, the pair still manages Century Oak’s day-to-day operations. A popular place for tastings, the former actress is sometimes even seen pouring her delicious wine for customers. 

Mario Andretti, Andretti Winery (Napa Valley)

Former race car driver and international celebrity Andretti opened his winery by the same name in California’s most famous wine region, Napa. The Andretti Winery evokes Tuscany with its gurgling fountain and spacious tasting rooms overlooking the stunning valley below. Visitors can enjoy the experience of exploring Andretti’s 42-acre vineyard, which produces wines from the Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, and Sauvignon Blanc grown on-site.