Discover the Rich Heritage of Bartholomew Estate Winery "Bart Park" Steeped in history, Bartholomew Estate Winery stands on one of the most storied sites in all of California viticulture. Its tale unfolds in two acts, separated by a long intermission. Act One begins in 1832, when the first private vineyard in Sonoma was planted. This era concluded in 1879 with the downfall of the world’s first major corporate wine venture and the subsequent conversion of the property into a country estate in 1883. Act Two commences over five decades later, when Frank “Bart” Bartholomew purchased a dilapidated ranch from the State of California as a birthday gift for his wife, Antonia. Upon discovering the site’s rich heritage, Bart and Antonia devoted themselves to restoring the vines and resurrecting the legacy of this extraordinary locale. Their vision lives on today, embodied by the enduring success of Bartholomew Estate Winery and the peaceful surroundings of Bart Park—a serene expanse that invites visitors to savor the property’s natural beauty and the vibrant history it preserves.
