VJB Vineyard & Cellars
A Belmonte family winery in Kenwood, California, known for Italian varietals and a Tuscan-style villa tasting room.
Last updated September 16, 2026
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Overview
VJB Vineyard & Cellars is a winery in Kenwood, California. According to its official Our Story page, it began in the late 1990s as a dream shared by brothers Henry and Victor to pour their own family wines at their Italian restaurant; after Victor's unexpected passing, VJB Vineyards & Cellars was born, named in his honor: Victor Joseph Belmonte. In 2003 the family opened their Kenwood tasting room with just five wines, including their flagship Dante blend, and the space later grew into a Tuscan-style villa with a piazza, deli, wood-fired pizza, gelato, and a portfolio of Italian varietals rarely found in California.
History
According to the official Our Story page, for the Belmonte family tradition and hospitality are everything. What began in the late 1990s as a dream shared by brothers Henry and Victor, to pour their own family wines at their Italian restaurant, soon became a legacy. After Victor's unexpected passing, VJB Vineyards & Cellars was born, named in his honor: Victor Joseph Belmonte. In 2003, the family opened their Kenwood tasting room with just five wines, including their flagship Dante blend. Over time, that humble space grew into today's Tuscan-style villa with its piazza, deli, wood-fired pizza, gelato, and a portfolio of Italian varietals rarely found in California.
Products and positioning
Italian varietals from California; tradition and hospitality
Dante blend
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