The 10 Best Wineries in Yountville

Overview: Handwritten Wines specializes in red Bordeaux varieties, especially Cabernet Sauvignon. They also produce a Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and a duo of dessert wine selections.

The winery has a few sampling options to choose from, including a classic five wine tasting served with some snacks, a ‘short story’ three wine tasting, and a five wine tasting with more extensive pairings. Reservations for these, as well as information on the virtual tasting option, can be found on their website. 

Overview: Cosentino Winery prides itself on its cozy indoor gathering space and beautifully appointed sunny patio (both of which do require reservations).

Come taste Zinfandels and more from Lodi alongside class Napa Valley offerings (including Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and rosé) – Cosentino sells a wide range of wine across price points, from everyday bottles to reserve wines. The winery offers a current release tasting, as well as a reds only option and a flight focused on the Lodi wines. 

Overview: Hill Family Estates produces 9,000-12,000 cases of wine annually, carefully selecting the best fruit from 12 different area vineyards.They have two locations for tastings – a modern downtown Yountville tasting room, as well as an estate tasting room just south of town but still within the Yountville AVA.

The downtown location accepts both reservations and walk-ins and includes patio seating. Wine is available to enjoy by the tasting (a cheese pairing tasting is also available), glass, or bottle.

Overview: Jessup Cellars refers to their tasting room as a ‘gallery’ because of the emphasis on art as well as wine. The gallery features both local and national artists in rotating curated exhibits.

Multiple tasting experiences are available, including a classic three or five wine flight and a guided educational tasting with cheese pairings. Current releases include a Chardonnay, a Pinot Noir, and a number of Cabernet Sauvignons and red blends. 

Overview: The tasting room at Goosecross Cellars features views of their estate vineyards alongside the surrounding mountains. Tastings are by appointment only and are available on the patio to allow guests the opportunity to take in the gorgeous views. An elevated tasting experience is also an option, which includes a walking tour of the property and a cheese and charcuterie pairing.

Goosecross is a boutique, family run winery focusing on Bordeaux varietals as well as Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel.

Overview: Hestan Vineyards gets its name from the proprietors, Helan and Stanley. The tasting salon at Hestan Vineyards is located right in downtown Yountville. Tastings are available for up to six people per reservation and include a mix of current releases and more limited production wines; varieties include Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Grenache and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Hestan also hosts seated tastings at their estate property, but availability for this experience is more limited. 

Overview: Cliff Lede Vineyards offers a number of different tasting options depending on how in-depth of an experience you are looking for. Options include the traditional current release tasting, the ‘VIP’ option, and private tours and tastings; there is sure to be something for every level of interest.

Cliff Lede produces Sauvignon Blanc as well as a number of red blends and Cabernet Sauvignon offerings. The winery just celebrated its 20th anniversary and often hosts special events on site for visitors to enjoy.

Overview: Silver Trident Winery refers to their tasting space as a tasting ‘home’ rather than a tasting room, because they want to convey a sense of belonging and hospitality to all of their guests.

All tastings take place seated and at a leisurely pace to allow visitors to socialize and enjoy the wines without pretense. Tastings begin with a sample of Silver Trident’s Rosé of Pinot Noir, and guests can choose between the traditional current release tasting and the fun ‘Potato Chip Extravaganza’ experience. 

Overview: Stewart Cellars is a boutique family owned and operated winery. The tasting room, which includes both indoor and outdoor courtyard seating, is open daily from 11 AM to 6 PM. Stewart Cellars has a current release tasting as well as one focused on library wines, specifically Cabernet Sauvignon.

To round out your experience, Southside Café (another local, family owned business), has a space onsite to serve coffee and West Coast inspired cuisine. 

Overview: While Priest Ranch Wines has Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon as flagship wines, they also produce a mix of other varieties including Grenache Blanc and Syrah.

Their downtown Yountville tasting room offers a classic tasting as well as a Bacon and Wine experience (yes, you read that right!), a pairing class, and private tours. The tasting room also has ample shopping space to browse and enjoy while visiting. 

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