Meet the Wine Makers

William Westover (Bill) Smyth is the Founder of Westover & Palomares Vineyards. Bill's heritage reaches back to 1881 when his great, great aunt Josephine Tychson became the first woman winemaker and winery founder in California (as documented by the Napa Valley Historical Association). Ken and Jose are assistant winemakers.

The Winery

Westover Winery (Two labels: Westover Winery and Palomares Vineyards)
34329 Palomares Road
Castro Valley, CA 94552
510.537.3932

Open Saturday & Sunday
12 - 5pm

Events

Westover is available for all types of events and parties. Westover specializes in small to medium events, weddings, private parties and business meetings.

Tasting Room Winter Hours: OPEN Saturday & Sunday from 12:30pm - 4:30pm with no appointment required. Tasting free with any wine purchase. Average cost per wine bottle about $22.

Also open seven days per week by appointment. Largest list of wines, ports and sparkling wines of any local winery.

Meet the Wine Makers

The Winery

Events