2470 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena, CA 94574
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Phone: 707.302.2200
Fax: 707.302.2300
Website: http://www.kuletoestate.com
In 1992, culinary entrepreneur Pat Kuleto assembled five parcels from cattle ranchers to create a 761-acre ranch of wild hillside land on the eastern edge of the Napa Valley. Marrying the eye of a master designer and the heart of a vintner, Pat perceived the vast potential for a world-class vineyard on this mountainous land overlooking Lake Hennessey, Pritchard Hill and the towns of Rutherford and St. Helena. For Pat, the building of his rustically elegant Tuscan-style home, Villa Cucina, and the planting of
the surrounding Kuleto Estate vineyards represented the next step in the evolution of a life committed to gracious living and excellence.
After decades of making wine for personal pleasure and the enjoyment of friends, the first planting of Kuleto Estate in 1993 was a culminating moment for Pat. Not surprisingly for a man who has designed some of North America’s most celebrated restaurants, the inspiration for Kuleto Estate was part of greater vision. A passionate connoisseur of food and wine, Pat sought to craft a calm, sustainable retreat that reflected the robust yet refined lifestyle for which his restaurants and design had become famous.