Near St. Helena in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Nichelini Vineyard
Photographed By Loren Wilson
1. Nichelini Vineyard Marker
Placed to commemorate the founding of the Nichelini Winery in 1890 by Anton Nichelini. Here on the southern slope of Sage Canyon he and his wife Caterina built their home and winery and raised twelve children. Ownership passed to eldest son, William, in 1937 and to his son James Edward, in 1963. James was winemaker, owner, and operator until his death, April 22, 1985.Jo-Anne Nichelini Meyer, James' daughter, carries on the family tradition for the fourth generation.
Erected 1985 by Sam Brannan Chapter No. 1004, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1978.
Location. 38° 29.924′ N, 122° 17.639′ W. Marker is near St. Helena, California, in Napa County. Marker can be reached from Sage Canyon Road (California Route 128), on the right when traveling south. Plaque is located in the picnic area. It is attached to
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Whiskey Crossing (approx. 3.2 miles away); Napa P.O.W. Camp (approx. 5.1 miles away); Site of Yount’s Blockhouse (approx. 6.8 miles away); Grave of George C. Yount (approx. 7.4 miles away); The Pioneer Christian Church Bell (approx. 7½ miles away); Yountville (approx. 7½ miles away); Yountville's First Fire House (approx. 7.6 miles away); Yountville Community Hall (approx. 7.6 miles away).
Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
Carl Schoelles was Noble Grand Humbug when this plaque was dedicated. Plaque wording by Loren A. Wilson. Monument constructed by Carl Schoelles and Loren Wilson. The ashes of James Nichilini were placed in a niche benind the plaque when the monument was constructed.
— Submitted April 17, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.
Photographed By Loren Wilson, May 24, 2008
2. Nichelini Winery Picnic Area and Marker
Photographed By Loren Wilson, May 24, 2008
3. Nichelini Vineyard
Photographed By Loren Wilson, May 24, 2008
4. Nichelini Vineyard
1890
Photographed By Loren Wilson, May 24, 2008
5. Old Roman Wine Press at Nichelini Winery
Photographed By Loren Wilson, May 24, 2008
6. Nichelini Winery Stone Building
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. This page has been viewed 749 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on April 25, 2012, by Keith S Smith of West Chester, Pennsylvania. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 17, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
