Hamel Family Wines

Sonoma, CA

Vineyards & Wineries

120

A wedding feels especially unforgettable when the setting is both striking and serene, and Hamel Family Wines delivers that rare balance with its modern design and sweeping Sonoma landscapes. Built directly into the hillside, the estate’s tasting room blends steel, glass, and rammed earth to create an architectural statement that feels seamlessly connected to the surrounding volcanic terrain.

Floor to ceiling windows frame rolling vineyards and distant mountains, while olive trees, native plantings, and biodynamic vineyard rows provide a cinematic backdrop for ceremonies and portraits. Below ground, a dramatic wine cave lined with oak barrels introduces a moody, Old-World ambiance ideal for intimate dinners or candlelit toasts, adding depth and contrast to the venue’s contemporary aesthetic.

With its blend of cutting-edge design, warm hospitality, and immersive wine and food experiences, Hamel Family Wines offers a deeply personal and elevated setting for weddings of any style.

Olive groves, lavender plantings, sweeping vineyard rows, mountain backdrops, patios, terraces, and dramatic underground wine caves offer stunning locations for portraits.
High-end tabletop and décor options available.
On-site culinary program led by Chef Thomas Mendel featuring gourmet small bites, composed courses, and custom wine-paired menus.
Estate wines available for curated tastings, pairings, and wine-focused dining experiences.
Event Coordination Team
Service Staff
Parking available with easy access for guest shuttles and car services.

120 seated guest capacity for the ceremony
120 seated guest capacity for reception

Make it yours

Move easily between outdoor terraces, vineyard edges, and the Estate House, creating a celebration that shifts in tone as the day unfolds.
Customize your reception layout with U shaped tables, long king’s tables, or mixed formats that fit your guest count and the mood you want. Style the space with farm tables, refined place settings, and florals that echo the estate’s modern-minimal lines or soften them with romantic textures and color.
Work with Hamel’s culinary team and preferred caterers to create a chef-driven menu paired with estate wines. Highlight local ingredients, offer guided wine flights, or build a tasting bar featuring your favorite Hamel vintages. Add a favorite dish as a late-night bite for a personal finishing touch.
Incorporate the wine cave for a first look, blessing, or late-night photos for an atmospheric, wine country only moment.
Shape the night with live art or music — an acoustic set on the terrace, a live painter capturing the scene, or a DJ-driven dance party inside the Estate House. Each layer adds a touch of energy that matches the aesthetic you envision.
Extend the experience into a full Sonoma weekend with nearby resort stays, spa time, and curated wine-tasting itineraries for guests.

Location

Along the slopes of Sonoma Mountain, Hamel Family Wines blends modern design, organic textures, and sweeping vineyard views into a warm, contemporary wedding setting.