Going wine tasting in downtown Yountville is one of the best ways to experience the beauty of Napa Valley and the variety of wines made here. There are so many tasting rooms to choose from, many of which are within walking distance or a short drive from each other. You can plan a route or be spontaneous!
Downtown Yountville is charming, relaxed, and inviting. As you wander from tasting room to tasting room, you’ll encounter local art, delicious food, boutique shops, and community celebrations and events throughout the year. Take breaks to experience the local culture; this is our secret tip to savoring the local wines.
Wine Tasting Downtown Yountville
From fine art to potato chips, each winery invites a different take on how to best enjoy Napa Valley wine. Here’s a short list of what each of the best wineries in Yountville offers:
Jessup Cellars
Lovers of cheese, chocolate, wine, and art find common ground at the Jessup Cellars Tasting Room and Wine Gallery. Knowledgeable staff guide guests through their Wine & Cheese Pairing Experience. Afterward, you can stroll through the art gallery featuring a rotating exhibit of local artists.
Handwritten Wines
A sister winery to Jessup Cellars, Handwritten Wines is a boutique winery specializing in handcrafted wines and celebrating a love of literature in the process. With its tasting room in south downtown Yountville or “SoYo,” the winery offers a Classic Wine Tasting and a special Bread & Butter Experience that you don’t want to miss.
Domaine Chandon
Do you love sparkling wine as much as Domaine Chandon does? You’ll have to find out at their downtown Yountville tasting room. With reservations, you can experience the unique Under the Oaks Tasting, where you’ll be seated on an elevated platform in the garden beneath the mature oak trees. Or arrive at their tasting room for a Tasting Flight or Taste of Nature experience.
Silver Trident Winery
Another tasting room not to miss is Silver Trident Winery, if not for its small-lot, hand-crafted wines, then for its cozy and stylish interior decor. Have a little fun with their Potato Chip Extravaganza, a unique tasting experience that combines a flight of wine with a curated selection of artisanal potato chips. Guests can also book a Private Tasting or a Signature Tasting.
B Cellars Vineyard and Winery
Experience the art of the blend through the blended wines of B Cellars Vineyard and Winery. Private and Group Tastings are offered as well as the Chef’s Garden Pairing, where guests pair terroir-driven wines with farm-to-table plates sourced from an onsite garden. You might also enjoy their Oakville Trek, featuring a guided tour of the winery paired with seasonal bites.
Start With Jessup Cellars
There’s nothing better than wine tasting through downtown Yountville. Beginning with Jessup Cellars, enjoy the excellent wines and the stimulating art collection at the Tasting Room at 6740 Washington Street in Yountville.
Be sure to check winery websites for policies on reservations, children, and larger parties. Pets are always welcome!
Originally Posted 10/2/2023 | Updated 12/4/24