Hestan Vineyards is at the base of Okell Hill in Napa Valley. It was founded in 1996 when Stanley and Helen Cheng purchased property and planted vineyards. The couple named the estate by mixing their first names, and they have acquired additional property over the years. The 127-acre ranch includes nearly 60 acres of vineyards planted primarily to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cab Franc and Malbec. Hestan’s debut wines were 2002 Cabernet Sauvignons. Noted Napa winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown has been working with Hestan since the 2009 vintage. The estate makes Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux-style blends, and Chardonnay.