Huge boost for dying Napa Valley as King Charles spotted drinking local Chardonnay
Newton Vineyard in Napa Valley received unexpected publicity when its 2022 Unfiltered Chardonnay was served to King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a White House state dinner. The event marked a turning point for the struggling winery, which was previously shuttered by LVMH after fire damage and financial challenges. New owners Eric Seuthe and Nick Livanos are working to revive the brand and plan a full reopening of the estate by 2027.
- ▪Newton Vineyard's 2022 Unfiltered Chardonnay was served at a White House state dinner hosted for King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
- ▪The dinner was part of a four-day U.S. visit by the British monarchs to strengthen U.S.-UK relations and celebrate American independence.
- ▪Newton Vineyard was closed by LVMH in February 2025 after suffering damage in the 2020 Glass Fire and years of financial struggles.
- ▪Eric Seuthe and Nick Livanos purchased the brand in 2025 and are working to restore the 487-acre Spring Mountain estate.
- ▪The vineyard plans to replant 13 acres of grapes and fully reopen the property by 2027.
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Metro Huge boost for dying Napa Valley as King Charles spotted drinking local Chardonnay By Nina Joudeh Published May 1, 2026, 2:22 p.m. ET A struggling Napa Valley wine brand got a royal revival this week after one of its Chardonnays was poured for King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a lavish state dinner at the White House. Newton Vineyard in St. Helena said it was “honored” that its 2022 “Unfiltered” Chardonnay was one of three wines served Tuesday night at the dinner for the British monarch and queen consort, according to The Press Democrat. 4 A struggling Napa Valley wine brand got a royal White House revival this week after one of its Chardonnays was poured for King Charles III and Queen Camilla during a lavish state dinner.
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