Concannon Vineyard

What Concannon Vineyard does

Concannon Vineyard is a privately held, family-owned winery founded in 1883 in Livermore Valley, California, operating as an integrated wine production and hospitality business. The portfolio centers on estate-grown wines — including the flagship 2020 Clone 7 Cabernet Sauvignon (93 points, Wine Enthusiast), America's First Petite Sirah®, Cabernet Sauvignon, white and rosé varietals, and aged library wines — built on the proprietary Concannon Clones (Clones 7, 8, and 11) that are estimated to underpin approximately 80% of California Cabernet Sauvignon production. Winemaking relies on traditional techniques and sustainable viticulture rather than technology-led processes.

Revenue is generated through three direct-to-consumer channels: an owned e-commerce storefront powered by OrderPort for direct wine shipment, an estate tasting room open daily at 4590 Tesla Road offering flights and bottle sales, and a tiered subscription wine club (Club 1883 and Legacy Club) that provides recurring revenue through member shipments of limited-production and reserve wines, with benefits including complimentary tastings, purchase discounts, and exclusive event access. Ancillary revenue is generated via private events and weddings hosted at the landmark estate, and via experiential programming such as build-your-own flights, behind-the-scenes tours, and weekly summer concerts. The company also hosts Cuda Ridge Winery on-site as a tenant/collaboration partner, expanding the estate's brand portfolio surface. Distribution is domestic only, with no evidence of wholesale, third-party retail, or international channels, and marketing is concentrated in organic social (Instagram, Facebook) and email newsletters. The firm has 11–50 employees, is headquartered in Livermore, California, and operates without disclosed institutional ownership, private equity involvement, or public listing.

Name

Concannon Vineyard

Legal name

Concannon Vineyard

Website

https://concannonvineyard.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1883

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Concannon Vineyard is a privately held, family-owned Livermore Valley winery founded in 1883, producing estate-grown wines — including Clone 7 Cabernet Sauvignon and America's First Petite Sirah — sold directly to consumers via e-commerce, estate tasting room, wine club subscriptions, and private events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Winery and Estate Wine Production

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Grape Vineyards (111332), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (445320)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE), Wine Tastings & Vineyard/Winery Tours (THAJAGAD), Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB)

Keywords

• Estate wine production
• California vineyard wines
• Wine club memberships
• Winery tasting experiences
• Sustainable grape cultivation

Headquarters

HQ city

Livermore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Direct Wine Sales: Direct-to-consumer wine sales through the company's e-commerce platform and physical tasting room. Customers can purchase wines online for delivery or visit the estate to purchase bottles and enjoy tastings.
2. Wine Club Membership: Subscription-based wine club with two tiers: Club 1883 and Legacy Club. Members receive complimentary tastings on visits, discounts on wine purchases, access to limited production estate-grown and reserve wines, and invitations to members-only events.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Concannon Vineyard is a Livermore Valley winery that produces and sells estate-grown wines, including varietal wines, library wines, and red blends. It also sells wine-club memberships and offers on-site tasting, winery experiences, events, and private event hosting.

Product overview

Concannon Vineyard is a historic Livermore Valley winery founded in 1883, operating as a unified wine production and hospitality business. The portfolio centers on estate-grown wines including Clone 7 Cabernet Sauvignon (flagship, 93-point Wine Enthusiast), Petite Sirah (America's First Petite Sirah), White & Rosé wines, Library Wines, and Red Blends. The Concannon Clones account for approximately 80% of California Cabernet Sauvignon production. Wine club membership (Club 1883 and Legacy Club) provides exclusive access to limited production wines with member benefits. The winery also offers hospitality services including tastings, events, tours, and private event hosting at the landmark estate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cabernet Sauvignon Wines
• Petite Sirah Wines
• White and Rosé Wines
• Library Wines
• Red Blends
• Club 1883
• Legacy Club
• Tasting Room and Winery Experiences
• Private Event Hosting

Quantifiable outcome

• 93 points from Wine Enthusiast for 2020 Clone 7 Cabernet Sauvignon

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Wente Vineyards: Historic, family-owned Livermore Valley winery founded in 1883 with estate vineyards, tasting room, wine club, and event hospitality. The most direct geographic and operational peer to Concannon, competing for the same Livermore wine tourist and DTC customer.
• Charles Krug Winery: Napa Valley's oldest winery (1861) with estate vineyards, tasting room, and wine club. Comparable to Concannon in heritage branding, estate production, and DTC-driven sales model focused on premium Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Stags' Leap Winery: Historic Napa Valley estate focused on premium Cabernet Sauvignon with limited-production wines, wine club, and appointment-based tastings. Comparable in Cabernet specialization, heritage positioning, and DTC-driven premium model.
• Beaulieu Vineyard: Historic California winery (founded 1900) with deep Cabernet Sauvignon heritage and a current portfolio emphasizing estate wines, tasting room, and wine club. Closely comparable to Concannon in age, varietal focus, and DTC-centric operations.
• Bogle Vineyards: Multi-generational family-owned California winery with estate vineyards, DTC tasting room, and broad varietal portfolio. Comparable to Concannon in family-ownership heritage, estate-driven model, and California wine positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Wine Group: One of the largest privately held wine producers in the U.S., owning multiple California wine brands. Likely corporate parent based on supply chain transparency link from Concannon's site; comparable as a multi-brand wine portfolio operator.
• Beringer Vineyards: Historic Napa Valley winery (1876) operating across price points with broad wholesale and DTC distribution. Comparable as a legacy California Cabernet-focused winery, though much larger in scale and channel reach.
• Rodney Strong Wine Estates: Sonoma County family-origin winery with estate vineyards, broad varietal portfolio, tasting room, and wine club. Comparable in California heritage, estate production, and DTC emphasis, though at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Cuda Ridge Winery: Boutique Livermore Valley winery currently operating a tasting room at the Concannon Estate. Directly comparable as a regional Livermore peer and direct co-located tenant on Concannon's property.

Regional players

• Murrieta's Well: Historic Livermore Valley estate winery (originally established 1883) with estate vineyards, tasting room, and wine club. Directly comparable in regional positioning, heritage, and DTC experience model in the same Livermore AVA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/105438712822313
• Instagraminstagram.com/concannonvineyard

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Concannon Vineyard