Groezinger Wine Cellars
Also known as: Vintage 1870
Why it's listed
Groezinger Wine Cellars is a cluster of brick industrial buildings in Yountville, Napa County, built from 1870 by G. Groezinger, a German-born wine merchant who came to California during the gold rush. The complex includes the two-story main wine cellar, a distillery, a two-story stable, a small limestone cream house and a railroad depot built about 1868 before his arrival. Most brick was made locally. It is described as the largest complex of brick buildings in Napa County. Groezinger built next to the railroad, planted many grape varieties and expanded his vineyard to over 402 acres, employing 42 people in wine making by 1883. Phylloxera and over-expansion cut production after 1889, and the Nevada Bank of San Francisco took the holdings in 1891. Since 1969 the buildings have been adapted into shops and restaurants, with changes intended to keep the historic structures intact. The property was listed for its role in Napa wine history and its brick industrial architecture.
Significance in brief: The nomination argues the complex is significant for its link to large-scale wine production in Napa Valley, for its industrial brick architecture, and for its original owner and builder, G. Groezinger. It is described as the largest complex of brick industrial buildings in Napa County.
Machine-generated summary. This summary was generated by a language model from the official nomination document and has not been reviewed line by line by an editor. It may contain errors. Check the source document before relying on any detail. Source: nomination document (PDF) · National Archives catalog entry. NRHP reference 82002218, listed February 4, 1982. Summary generated October 2026 (model claude-sonnet-5-5, prompt v1.0-2026-10-29, confidence high).
Key facts
| Address | 6525 Washington St., Yountville |
|---|---|
| County | Napa County |
| Listed | February 4, 1982 |
| Reference number | 82002218 |
| Resource type | Building |
| Period of significance | 1868-1872 |
| Architect / builder | Unknown |
| Architectural style | Traditional simple industrial style |
| Areas of significance | Industry, Commerce, Architecture |
| Level of significance | Local |
| Status (as stated in the nomination) | Occupied and in use as the Vintage 1870 specialty shopping and restaurant center; condition listed as excellent, with alterations made for adaptive reuse. |
| Acreage | 2.4 |
| Coordinates | 38.40141, -122.36331 (NPS GIS) |
What listing means for this property
National Register listing is honorary: it recognises significance and does not restrict what a private owner may do without federal money or permits. It unlocks the 20% federal rehabilitation tax credit for income-producing buildings, state credits in many states, and Section 106 review when federal agencies are involved. See what listing means in practice.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.
Sources and further reading
- National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places database (snapshot May 2026), reference 82002218.
- Nomination form (PDF, National Archives) — catalog entry
- This listing as JSON
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