William Cole Vineyards is a multigenerational, family-owned winery producing handcrafted wines in St. Helena, in the heart of the Napa Valley. Proprietor William Ballentine Jr., a fourth-generation Napa winemaker, works with son Cole Ballentine to usher every step of production from grape to glass. Farming five acres of estate vineyards and sourcing from select Napa sites, they make Cabernet, Bordeaux blends, and other small lot wines in an historic stone winery in St. Helena. William and his wife, Jane Ballentine, acquired this ghost winery in 1999, breathing fresh spirit into the site and launching their new brand, William Cole Vineyards. Daughter Claire Ballentine, for whom the winery’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon is named, also joins the effort, fulfilling the dream of a true family endeavor. Today, after twenty-five successful vintages, the wines are widely celebrated for their timeless quality, and classic appeal.