Beringer Vineyard, Rhine House Restoration Project

Located in St. Helena, the Rhine House Restoration Project consisted of the rehabilitation of a one-story north wing and three-story central portion of the historic Old Winery Building for use as wine tasting, retail, meeting, office, and storage space. The project included exterior repairs to existing building finishes.

The Beringer Vineyard site is eligible as a National Register Historic District and was open for continual use (winery operations and public access) throughout construction operations.

Construction itself formed part of the visitor experience. It was the sole responsibility of the contractor to maintain the site and buildings in a manner that maintains the Beringer public image. Access along the promenade remained open to the public throughout construction, as well as access to caves for tours and winery operations. Designated periods for major construction items such as installation of tiebacks and repouring of concrete occurred during the non-peak season between November 1 and April 1. The caves are utilized for wine storage. Adequate dust barriers and controls were installed to maintain a dust-free environment.

Beringer Vineyards, the oldest continuously operating winery in the Napa Valley, celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2001. Jacob Beringer's foresight in recognizing the quality and potential of grape growing in the Napa Valley is part of the living heritage of Beringer Vineyards. With the present use of state-of-the-art technology applied to age-old traditions, Beringer Vineyards' wines continue to reflect a single-minded dedication to the making of memorable wines from great Napa Valley vineyards.