Ceja Vineyards

Pablo Ceja, his wife Juanita, and their six children immigrated to the United States in 1967 as part of the bracero work program. They initially settled in St. Helena in the Napa Valley and later moved to Carneros. The family grew to ten children and they all worked together in the vineyards. One of the sons, Pedro, went to college and studied engineering, eventually marrying Amelia Morá Fuentes. They had a dream of owning land and growing grapes and in 1983, the family pooled its resources and bought 15 acres in Carneros. 13 acres of Pinot Noir was planted here in 1986. Ceja Vineyards was founded in 1999 by Pedro Ceja and his wife Amelia, and Armando Ceja and his spouse Martha. There are now three generations working in the family business. Armando Ceja is the winemaker, assisted by Amelia who is the much-loved public face of Ceja Vineyards.

The Ceja Vineyards are located on Las Amigas Road in Napa Carneros, Arnold Drive and Dale Avenue in Sonoma Carneros, and Adobe Road in Petaluma. Multiple varietals are produced including Pinot Noir.

The wines are sold primarily through a mailing list and Wine Club. A wine tasting salon, lounge and art gallery is open daily 12:00-6:00 at 1248 First Street in Napa. The nearby Bistro Sabor, masterminded by Ariel Ceja of Ceja Vineyards, specializes in pan-Latino street food (tacos, Cuban tortas, and Salvadoran pupusas) all served with a wide selection of beer, wine and sake. Saturday Night Salsa Nights are a hit where the full menu is served until 1:30 AM and dancing (salsa, merengue, cumbia and bachata) from 10:30-1:30 is free.