Steele Wines

4350 Thomas Dr.
Kelseyville, California 95451
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Local Phone: (707) 279-9475

Jed Steele, founding winemaker of Kendall-Jackson, established Steele and Shooting Star Wines in 1991, co-leasing a small winery until the summer of 1996 when he purchased and opened the old Konocti Winery between Lakeport and Kelseyville.

In 2002, Jed and his son Quincy Steele, began a small project which became the new label named Writer’s Block, which has blossomed into an acclaimed line of wines.

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Well-behaved dogs welcome on lawn and tasting room.

Dog Access:

Dogs allowed in tasting room
Dogs allowed in picnic area or patio

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