The Winery was opened in 1984 by Don and Nancy Panoz and currently sits among acres of vineyards. The Winery also hosts two dining establishments; the elegant French Le Clos restaurant and the relaxed Mediterranean style bistro, Cafe Elan. Upon entering the Winery you will first discover the Wine Market, which features Chateau Elan wines along with a wide variety of wine-related and culinary gift items. The Winery also hosts The Viking Culinary Studio, which offers weekend cooking classes and Saturday 3pm cooking demonstratins.