Get ready, because the charm of Napa Valley is heading to the desert!
Hestan Vineyards, an absolutely gorgeous estate on the scenic eastern slopes of Napa, is set to make its mark at the Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival in November 2025. Named after the amazing owners Helen and Stanley Cheng, this vineyard is all about their love for top-notch wines and taking care of the land. Since they bought the old cattle ranch back in 1996, the Chengs have turned it into a beautifully maintained, solar-powered haven with 110 acres dedicated to classic Bordeaux grapes.
What makes Hestan so special is their focus on sustainability and quality, plus their prime spot in the heart of Gordon Valley. They’ve got some seriously impressive award-winning, limited-release wines made by megastar winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown and his buddy Jeff Gaffner. They grow everything from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to Malbec and Sauvignon Blanc, creating four unique and highly-rated labels: Hestan, Meyer, Stephanie, and Vincent Christopher. Seriously, the Meyer Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon even snagged the No. 8 spot on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 list! These wines are all about complexity, depth, and awesome flavors, really showcasing what Napa’s eastern foothills have to offer.
So, festival-goers, you’re in for a treat—this is your chance to sample some powerful and sophisticated wines that scream Napa Valley excellence. Serving, in particular, 2021 Hestan Chardonnay and their 2018 Meyer Cabernet Sauvignon. On top of this, they are giving away a 2018 Hestan Cabernet Sauvignon 1.5 ltr to a lucky attendee!
Hestan Vineyards truly embodies sustainable farming, tech innovation (check out their Hestan brand culinary products), and classic winemaking skills.
Don’t pass up the opportunity to taste why this family-owned gem has earned its spot among the world’s top vineyards at the 2025 Palm Springs Food & Wine Festival!