Westside Road has seen its share of second acts, but few have arrived as quietly — or as confidently — as Harper’s Rest.

The new winery has opened at 7015 Westside Road in Healdsburg, taking over the 36-acre estate long associated with Arista Winery and ushering in a fresh chapter for one of the Russian River Valley’s most recognizable addresses. The vineyards are the same. The bones of the winery are the same. The name on the sign — and the philosophy behind the wines — is new.

Harper’s Rest is the first estate winery venture for the Underwood family, whose wine and spirits business dates to 1888. Chris Underwood, CEO of Young’s Holdings and a fifth-generation family member, purchased the Westside Road property in early 2025. Arista later announced it would wind down after its 2024 vintage, closing out more than two decades at the site.

“Our family has been deeply involved in fine wine for generations,” Underwood said. “Harper’s Rest is about applying that experience directly to the vineyard and cellar, to produce estate-grown wines of exceptional quality.”

For Westside Road regulars, the setting needs no introduction. The Middle Reach stretch of the Russian River Valley is prized for its cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, shaped by morning fog and long, temperate growing seasons. The estate vineyards remain planted to those two varieties, and the winery is leaning fully into that identity.

Harper’s Rest also includes Moon Dust Vineyard in the Sebastopol Hills, an 18-acre site rooted in Goldridge soils — the fine, sandy loam that has become shorthand for Russian River Valley elegance. Together, the two vineyards form the backbone of the winery’s portfolio.

Winemaker and general manager Vance Rose oversees both sites, which are farmed under regenerative organic principles. Moon Dust Vineyard already holds Regenerative Organic Certified status, and the Westside Road estate is on track for certification. In the cellar, the approach centers on native fermentations and minimal intervention, allowing site character to lead.

The name Harper’s Rest reaches back well beyond the modern wine era. It honors Reuben Harper, an agricultural pioneer who farmed the land in the 1850s and is buried beneath a bay laurel tree that still stands on the property. It’s a distinctly Sonoma detail: a vineyard layered over history, with the past never quite out of view.

Visitors will find a tasting experience designed to feel more garden gathering than production line. The Westside Road tasting room is open for seated experiences featuring estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with appointments recommended but walk-ins welcome. Tastings are $30 per person.

The estate also holds full event permits — a notable asset in a county where such approvals can be difficult to secure. Four distinct venues on the property can host gatherings of up to 200 guests, positioning Harper’s Rest as both a wine destination and a potential backdrop for weddings and celebrations.

For a stretch of road known for legacy producers and postcard views, the arrival of a new label at a familiar address feels both inevitable and significant. Arista built a loyal following here over 20-plus years. Harper’s Rest inherits not only a vineyard and winery, but a piece of Westside Road’s identity.

Whether longtime Arista fans make the turn again out of curiosity or devotion to the terroir, they’ll find something recognizable in the glass: Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay shaped by fog, soil and patience. What changes is the voice telling the story.

More information and reservations are available at harpersrest.com.

On Westside Road, the vineyards endure. The names evolve. And the next vintage is already on its way.