Korbel Winery is owned by three brothers, seeking to escape political unrest in their European homeland. Emigrating from Czechoslovakia to the United States, brothers Francis, Anton and Joseph Korbel found success in exchange for their hard work and innovation.

It would be in this valley that the Korbels' love of the land, their unmatched enthusiasm for hard work and their spirit for enterprise would lead them to create a great American champagne.

In 1882, the three brothers began a small wine-making operation at their ranch and produced some 20,000 to 30,000 gallons of wine from their vineyard yields. KORBEL wines were so well received that two years later the brothers closed their dairy, converted all of their ranch lands to vineyards, and devoted all of their energy to wine-making. A tradition that was to become a legacy was well under way.

Gary has a lifetime of experience to guide him as he continues the legacy of KORBEL. Gary shares his late father's pride and passion for KORBEL – a key ingredient in the brand’s success. Under Gary's guidance, KORBEL enjoyed double-digit growth during the 1980s, and the brand currently sells more than 1.2 million cases annually.
KORBEL. It is a name that tells the unique story of two families – their dreams, determination and dedication – and it is a name that stands for over 125 years of fine méthode champenoise California champagnes.