William Welch Wines

William Welch Wines Award-winning William Welch Wines produced in Martinez, CA. Estate wines grown in Franklin Canyon.
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Open F (4-7pm), Sat (1-7pm) Main Street, Sun (2-5pm) Vineyard

BOOK YOUR PARTY NOW - WINE AND MERRIMENT Irishman William Welch risked life and liberty one night in 1821, when he jumped ship in Bodega Bay. He was 28 years old and had little to lose as an indentured sailor on British ship, Lady Blackwood. The captain of the ship had come to trade with the Russians at Fort Ross, and in dark of night

, he and the ship's carpenter, Joseph Lawrence, set off to seek their fortune. They hitched a ride by launch to San Francisco and then to Los Angeles, where Lawrence stayed. Welch explored more of California until he reached Mission Santa Clara. By becoming baptized there, he was able to become a naturalized citizen of this new land. He solidified the Spanish's trust of him by joining the army and marrying into a prominent Spanish family, Maria Antonia Galindo (her brother, Francisco Galindo, co-founded Concord). At Pueblo San Jose, Welch started on a herd of cattle, but had no place to put them. Welch applied for a tract of land by Mount Diablo, and received permission from the district's alcalde, Salvio Pacheco. However, Pacheco didn't realize it was the very same land he had applied for, and angrily went to the California governor to eject Welch from his land. Welch complied and Ignacio Martinez allowed him to move his cattle to his Rancho El Pinole until he could find other land. In between Pacheco and Martinez's ranchos was a tract of land that lay between the Alhambra and Walnut Creeks, called Las Juntas (the "joining" of the 2 creeks). However, the American Indians on the land opposed the occupation, and Welch sent his son to build an adoble in Walnut Creek to protect the cattle. Finally, after years of struggle, William Welch was granted the majestic Rancho Las Juntas* in 1844. We believe this wine incorporates the same bold spirit of William Welch, and it is with great pride that we, his family, present it to you.
* Rancho Las Juntas consisted of 13,324 acres in what is present-day Northern Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Pacheco, and Southern Martinez.

Relaxing Sunday afternoons at William Welch Wines. Franklin Canyon Vineyard. Join Steve Welch for some locally grown. Su...
05/17/2026

Relaxing Sunday afternoons at William Welch Wines. Franklin Canyon Vineyard. Join Steve Welch for some locally grown. Sustainably farmed wine. 2 to 5 pm. 1830 Franklin Canyon Road.

05/12/2026
05/12/2026

WELCOME TO WILLIAM WELCH WINES ​& RANCHO LAS JUNTAS VINEYARD

Mother’s Day Special. All mothers that visit William Welch Wines Franklin Canyon Road tasting room between 2 and 5pm on ...
05/08/2026

Mother’s Day Special. All mothers that visit William Welch Wines Franklin Canyon Road tasting room between 2 and 5pm on May 10 Mother’s Day get a free wine tasting. No purchase necessary. Visit a relaxing local sustainable high quality winery and one of the oldest farms in Contra Costa County and relax.

Ray Goodman and the Soulmates. Great R and B music at William Welch Wines. First May Friday. No cover charge. Great wine...
05/01/2026

Ray Goodman and the Soulmates. Great R and B music at William Welch Wines. First May Friday. No cover charge. Great wine. Great music. Mention Escape and get a free taste of our best wine ever. A Bordeaux blend of amazing balance and flavor. 6pm.

Spend Sundays at the WWW winery relaxing with a local, sustainable carefully crafted wine. Our new rose’s are delicious ...
04/18/2026

Spend Sundays at the WWW winery relaxing with a local, sustainable carefully crafted wine. Our new rose’s are delicious and refreshing. Or try several with a wine tasting. Franklin Canyon. 2 to 5 pm. Live music this Sunday April 19.

Friday night. April 17. William Welch Wines is pleased to provide live music by the Gemtones. 5:30 to 7. Wine and jazz. ...
04/17/2026

Friday night. April 17. William Welch Wines is pleased to provide live music by the Gemtones. 5:30 to 7. Wine and jazz. Main Street Martinez

William Welch Wines is excited to host its monthly comedy show tomorrow night. April 10. 7:30pm. A great way to unwind o...
04/10/2026

William Welch Wines is excited to host its monthly comedy show tomorrow night. April 10. 7:30pm. A great way to unwind on Friday night and start off a new weekend. Wine and laughter.

Happy Easter. Celebrate rebirth today. William Welch Wines is open in Franklin Canyon at our vineyard which is reborn fo...
04/05/2026

Happy Easter. Celebrate rebirth today. William Welch Wines is open in Franklin Canyon at our vineyard which is reborn for the 2026 season. Enjoy a relaxing day at our vineyard. 1830 Franklin Canyon Road.

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837 Main Street
Martinez, CA
94553

Opening Hours

Friday 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 2pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19252282659

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