Wine venues in the United States
314 wine venues in 21 areas, mostly wineries and bars.
Arizona 2 venues
California 104 venues
About California- Abreu Vineyard 12 perfect 100-point scores from Robert Parker. Ultra-premium Napa Cabernet single-sites from legendary viticulturist David Abreu.
- Arnot-Roberts Cool-climate pioneer (founded 2001) making site-driven natural wines with indigenous fermentation from underrated California terroirs.
- Artesa Vineyards & Winery Spanish Codorniu familys 460-year legacy meets California. Hilltop architecture by Domingo Triay built into Carneros landscape with bay views.
- Bacchus Landing Six curated wineries ring a Mediterranean piazza with bocce courts on 3+ acres just outside Healdsburg — the Lopez family's 2021 love letter to Sonoma wine country.
- Beckmen Vineyards Santa Barbara's first certified biodynamic vineyard (1994), treating the farm as a living organism — 365-acre Purisima Mountain yields exceptional Rhône-style wines under mountain views.
- Bell Wine Cellars Blending Seminar Be a winemaker for a day at Bell Wine Cellars (1991) — study single-clone Cabernet clonal variation and blend your own private reserve in Napa's scenic vineyard.
- Bella Vineyards Wine Caves The only public wine caves in Dry Creek Valley, Bella's hand-dug underground cellars (completed in 2003) tunnel beneath century-old zinfandel vines—perfect for tasting small-lot Rhône varietals in the cool darkness.
- Beringer, Del Dotto Two legendary Napa Valley estates: Beringer (California's oldest continuous winery, 1876) with Rhine House's hand-dug caves, and Del Dotto with 1885 hand-carved cellars among the oldest in North America.
- Big Sur: Sierra Mar Cliff Champagne Perched 1,200 feet above the Pacific at Post Ranch Inn, Sierra Mar (Michelin-starred, 1984) pairs farm-driven cuisine with 3,200 wines and a legendary Champagne program overlooking Big Sur cliffs.
- Black Stallion Estate Winery 2023 American Winery of the Year, Black Stallion occupies Napa's historic 32-acre Silverado Horseman's Center site (est. 2007), hand-crafting small-lot Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay available only at the winery.
- Blanchard Family Wines Brothers James and Mark Blanchard's intimate Healdsburg tasting room (by appointment) showcases hand-crafted, small-batch Sonoma County wines guided by veteran winemaker Jene Chapanar's classic philosophy.
- Breathless Sparkling Wines Three sisters honor their mother with Méthode Champenoise sparkling wines from their 1920s-styled tasting room—learn sabrage, enjoy caviar picnics, watch riddling in real-time.
- Brewer-Clifton Greg Brewer, 2020 Wine Enthusiast Winemaker of the Year, dedicates 30 years to cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Sta. Rita Hills' finite microclimates.
- Bryant Family Vineyard Cult Cabernet from 13 acres on Pritchard Hill—1997 vintage scored Robert Parker's perfect 100 points; Helen Turley and David Abreu pioneered this Napa icon in 1986.
- California Wine Festival 400+ premium California wineries meet gourmet chefs at 4 coastal festivals (Dana Point, Carlsbad, Santa Barbara, Huntington Beach) April-October 2026.
- Castello di Amorosa A $40 million, 14th-century Tuscan castle built in 1995 with 8,000 tons of European stone, complete with moat, drawbridge, 107 rooms, and dungeons—the only authentic medieval castle winery in America.
- Chase Cellars at Hayne Vineyard Napa's only family-owned estate since 1872, producing cult Zinfandels from 112-year-old heritage vines and hand-tended dry-farmed vineyards under winemaker Russell Bevan.
- Clos Pegase Calistoga's architectural landmark designed by Michael Graves in 1987, featuring striking modernist design with 20,000 sq ft of caves and 450 acres of Napa estate vineyards producing terroir-expressive Cabernet Sauvignons.
- Colgin Cellars Napa's first woman-founded luxury estate by art collector Ann Colgin, producing cult Cabernets from historic Tychson Hill vineyard (owned by first woman winemaker in 1880s) and winning 21 perfect 100-point scores.
- Corralitos Wine Trail Santa Cruz Mountains' dreamiest wine trail featuring six family-owned pinot noir and chardonnay boutiques within six miles in a rustic community where cool coastal breezes meet dense forest.
- Covert Estate Biodynamic Bordeaux on a hidden Coombsville hilltop where three families farm beneath obsidian-studded volcanic soil, tasting from a cave carved into the caldera itself.
- Culinary Institute of America at Copia New York Times calls it a "foodie wonderland"—78,000 square feet of cooking classes, wine tastings, a Michelin-trained restaurant, and Chuck Williams' museum of culinary innovation, all proceeds funding chef scholarships.
- Dalla Valle Vineyards 1986: Japanese sake producer Naoko Dalla Valle planted 21 acres on fractured volcanic rock above Oakville. Her Maya cuvée became the only California wine to earn four perfect scores from The Wine Advocate—a mother's masterpiece.
- Dana Estates South Korean Buddhist Hi Sang Lee named his 2005 boutique winery DANA—Sanskrit for "generosity"—and within 2 years his 2007 Lotus Vineyard Cabernet earned 100 points; now 3-year waitlists for his Helms cuvée.
- DAOU Vineyards Two Lebanese brothers survived a rocket strike, fled to California, and built a 2,200-foot Adelaida hilltop winery where their flagship "Soul of a Lion" Cabernet commands 98-point scores—terroir meets resilience.
- Darioush, Palmaz Iranian immigrant Darioush Khaledi modeled his 1997 estate after Persepolis, the ancient Persian capital—soaring columns frame Cabernet tastings in Mount Veeder's Oak Knoll AVA, a shrine to terroir and civilization.
- Del Dotto Vineyards Venetian marble-lined caves lit by Murano chandeliers—sample Napa wines aged in 300-year-old Italian amphoras. Del Dotto turned barrel tasting into theater, proving caves aren't just for storage, they're for stories.
- Domaine Carneros Champagne Taittinger founded Domaine Carneros in Carneros, and their Le Rêve Blanc de Blancs has won "America's Best Sparkling Wine" repeatedly—400 acres of estate vineyards producing méthode traditionnelle perfection.
- Domaine Carneros: Beat the Clock Clone Challenge Domaine Carneros' "Beat the Clock Clone Challenge" lets visitors race against wine-education puzzles while sipping sparkling wine—gamification meets enology in Napa's most interactive tasting room.
- Downtown Napa Wine Trail 47 miles of paved Vine Trail connecting Vallejo to Calistoga via downtown Napa's riverfront tasting rooms, bike rentals from Fat Tire, and pit stops at Oxbow Market—wine country by pedal.
- Dry Creek Vineyard 1972: Dry Creek became Sonoma's first new winery after Prohibition, then pioneered the term "Old Vine" Zinfandel in 1987. Now 10 distinct Zins from blocks ranging 50-100+ years prove Dry Creek is Zinfandel country.
- Eberle Winery Cave Tours 1984: Gary Eberle opened; 1994 he dug Paso Robles' first 16,000-square-foot wine cave. Now visitors descend into the grotto three times daily, tasting 5 wines against limestone walls he carved from hillside himself.
- Europa Village 2025 Winery of the Year: Europa Village sprawls across 45 acres of Temecula with three distinct wineries—Bolero (Spanish tapas), C'est la Vie (French rose gardens), Vienza (Italian countryside)—plus an inn and fine dining.
- Flowers Vineyard & Winery Sonoma Coast pioneers since 1998 — vineyards 2 miles from Pacific cliffs (1,150-1,875 ft elevation), Camp Meeting Ridge estate with 18 acres Chardonnay on remote ridgeline
- Flowers Vineyards: Camp Meeting Ridge Pioneer Sonoma's extreme estate — 321-acre Camp Meeting Ridge at 1,875 ft, only 11 acres Pinot on salt-swept clifftop overlooking Pacific, coastal minerality in every bottle
- Freeman Vineyard & Winery Russian River Valley cool-climate pioneer since 2001 — Ken & Akiko Freeman crafting Burgundian-style Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, San Francisco Chronicle's Top 25 Sonoma wineries
- Grace Family Vineyards One-acre cult legend since 1976: Dick Grace's 1978 Cabernet became a Napa icon, ranking among original American cult wines, now organically and biodynamically farmed.
- Grgich Hills Estate Miljenko Grgich's 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay won the 1976 Paris Tasting; he then founded this Napa legend in 1977, now regenerative-organic certified and winning worldwide accolades.
- Halter Ranch Vineyard Safari The world's only fly-in winery (land your plane, lunch in the tasting room) across 2,700 acres of organically farmed Rhône and Bordeaux grapes with train tours, wine caves, and Swiss conservation history.
- Harlan Estate Bill Harlan's 240-acre "First Growth" estate (1984) in Oakville with a 100-point wine called "one of the ten best wines of the twentieth century" by Jancis Robinson—secondary bottles fetch $1,500+.
- Hartford Family Winery Russian River pioneer in single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with White House state dinner pedigree—their new sparkling project finally launched after years of development.
- Healdsburg Plaza Tasting Rooms Downtown Healdsburg's plaza fountain is surrounded by dozens of tasting rooms within walking distance—Siduri's single-vineyard Pinots, LIOCO's modern design, and Banshee's bohemian vinyl culture in one walkable neighborhood.
- Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience Sonoma's four-day culinary extravaganza in May (Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience) — 100+ tastings, winemakers, chef seminars, alder-smoked salmon, and performances by national headliners like Allen Stone.
- Hess Persson Estates Mount Veeder winery since 1978 with a world-class contemporary art museum inside — Sabrina Persson and Tim oversee a Hess family legacy now in three wine brands (The Hess Collection, Lion Tamer, Panthera).
- Hirsch Vineyards: The Birth of Extreme Sonoma Coast Fort Ross-Seaview ridge overlooking the Pacific — David Hirsch planted 68 acres of Pinot Noir in 1980 and went biodynamic by 2014. Now his extreme Sonoma Coast Pinots rival Kistler and Williams Selyem.
- Iron Horse Vineyards Sebastopol's sparkling specialist since 1976 — 160 acres of Green Valley Pinot and Chardonnay on a redwood ridge. White House guest since 1985 with outdoor tastings overlooking Russian River valley.
- J Vineyards & Winery Judy Jordan's sparkling dream from 1986 — Healdsburg's Russian River sparkling house with Nicole Hitchcock (Wine Enthusiast Winemaker of Year 2022) plus 5 lounge spaces from Bubble Room to seasonal patios.
- Joseph Swan Vineyards Russian River's under-the-radar Zinfandel master — Joseph Swan's small lot old-vine Zinfandels (Stellwagen, Mancini Ranch, Zeigler) epitomize California classicism since 1968.
- Justin Vineyards Founded 1981 in Paso Robles, JUSTIN's limestone soils and hand-harvested Bordeaux blends earn Michelin stars at The Restaurant—think Isosceles paired with heritage oak and 26 acres of estate farmland.
- Kistler Vineyards Founded 1978 by Steve Kistler & Mark Bixler—Sonoma's Chardonnay & Pinot Noir cathedral. One heritage clone across 15 vineyards (60% new French oak, full malolactic contact), barrel-fermented with indigenous yeasts.
- Littorai: Burgundy Techniques on the Sonoma Coast Ted Lemon spent years in Burgundy before launching Littorai in 1993 to bring Burgundian Pinot Noir techniques to Sonoma Coast. Now on a 30-acre biodynamically managed estate with cows and sheep, producing the closest California Pinot to French benchmarks.
- Livermore Valley Wine Passport Livermore Valley's digital wine passport ($350/year) unlocks access to 33 wineries with complimentary tastings for two. Born from 1800s roots, the region features Concannon, Darcie Kent, Fenestra and artisan producers—10% bottle discounts included.
- Livermore Wine Trolley Since 2010, Livermore Wine Trolley operates vintage-style tours through the Tri-Valley wine country with 4-5 hour routes hitting three wineries and lunch in the vineyard. Themed tours include Sip & Paint and holiday Lights of Livermore.
- Lompoc Wine Ghetto Since 1998, Lompoc Wine Ghetto revolutionized California's wine scene—20+ artisan tasting rooms in industrial warehouses. Rick Longoria's pioneering winery sparked a movement where small-batch makers share a neighborhood devoted to craft, not real estate overhead.
- Lorimar Winery Temecula Valley winery at 1,400-1,600 feet elevation with award-winning fruit-forward wines, live music daily, and gourmet pairings by Chef Raul Torres.
- Maison Healdsburg Wine Bar Sommelier-owned Healdsburg wine bar inspired by Provence village wine bars—40+ rotating California coastal wines and rare Burgundy, open until 2 AM.
- Marcassin Cult Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir and Chardonnay—20 acres estate, 7-10 year waiting list, Helen Turley winemaking, $300+ bottles on secondary market.
- Margerum Wine Company Newsweek's Top 10 American Tasting Room, Doug Margerum's Rhône specialist in Santa Barbara's Funk Zone—pioneering 30+ years in wine country, family owns Wine Cask restaurant.
- Martha Stoumen Wines First-gen natural winemaker in Northern California—Mediterranean grapes from Mendocino/Contra Costa, native fermentations, sustainable farming, craft-shared Sebastopol winery.
- Napa Valley Aloft - Hot Air Balloon Founded 1978—FAA-certified hot air balloon flights over Napa vineyards from V Marketplace in Yountville, 3-4 hours including pastries, sunrise ascent, and views of Mt. St. Helena.
- Napa Valley Balloons + Domaine Chandon Breakfast Hot air balloon flight over Napa vineyards with post-flight champagne breakfast at Domaine Chandon—the sparkling wine pioneer since 1973 using traditional méthode.
- Napa Valley Vine Trail Cycling 33 of 47 miles completed—free, paved Class I trail from Vallejo to Calistoga through vineyards; scenic St. Helena-Calistoga segment (8.5 miles) passes redwoods and Mt. St. Helena views.
- Napa Valley Wine Academy - WSET Courses The largest WSET Approved Program Provider with highest pass rates—8 US locations offering Level 1-4 wine, spirits, beer, and sake certification courses online and in-person.
- Napa Valley Wine Train The 1989 restored Pullman train runs 36 miles through vineyards with gourmet multi-course meals, winery stops at Charles Krug and Domaine Chandon since 1989.
- Opolo Vineyards Family-owned since 1999 with 300 acres in Paso Robles' Willow Creek—known for award-winning Zinfandel, Rhône varietals, and famous whole roasted lamb BBQs on the patio.
- Opus One Book the Partners' Room — library vintages paired with food, 180° views across To Kalon, the vineyard where Mondavi and Rothschild bet that Napa could rival Bordeaux. Reservations release on the first of each month, two months out — so two months ahead is the earliest possible booking, not a comfortable lead time.
- Oxbow Public Market Downtown Napa's community gathering place for local food and wine along the Napa River—wine tastings, farmers market, live music, and Oxbow Wine & Cheese Merchant's California-focused selection.
- Palmaz Vineyards - Fermentation Dome Julio Palmaz's 18-story underground marvel: 54-foot fermentation dome with real-time FILCS AI that saved $10 million in wine.
- Pope Valley Winery Napa's 11th-oldest (1897): hand-dug 3-story gravity cave in hillside, now 5th-generation family Cabernet from northeast Howell Mountain.
- Porter Creek Vineyards Alex Davis grew up on this Russian River hillside—now minimal-intervention organic Pinot Noir and Rhône varietals via 4WD vineyard tours.
- Presqu'ile Winery 2007 Santa Maria hilltop: Murphy family's cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with ocean views, Condé Nast's top 10 California wineries.
- Raymond Vineyards - Winemaker for a Day Boisset Collection's 1970 Napa estate: blend your own Bordeaux in the blending room, label it, bottle it, take it home the same day.
- Reid Family Vineyards Family-owned Mt. Veeder estate founded 1992 by retired physician Kirk Reid, making small-batch wines since 1996 from 7 varieties in an 1890 barn with 163 years of Napa Valley family roots.
- Ridge Vineyards Legendary Santa Cruz Mountains winery founded 1962 by Stanford engineers, whose 1971 Monte Bello Cabernet famously beat Bordeaux at 1976 Judgment of Paris and topped the 30-year rematch in 2006.
- Ridge Vineyards - Lytton Springs Healdsburg's Zinfandel legend in a solar-powered straw-clay winery (50 vintages since 1972), surrounded by 115-year-old vines in Dry Creek Valley—one of California's most age-worthy field blends.
- Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Ridge Vineyards' 1971 Monte Bello earned cult status with a top-5 finish in the legendary 1976 Judgment of Paris, and critics have called it America's greatest Cabernet Sauvignon ever since.
- Robert Mondavi Winery Napa's post-Prohibition pioneer (founded 1966 by Robert Mondavi), now hosting guests at Arch & Tower in downtown Napa while the To Kalon Estate undergoes 2026 reopening—the winery that changed California wine forever.
- Rochioli Vineyards Russian River Valley legend with 4 generations of family farming, 1985 first vintage (immediately named Best Pinot Noir in America), and 1959 Sauvignon Blanc vines—some of California's oldest still producing.
- Rutherford Hill Winery - Cave Tours & Picnic Napa's underground spectacle: 1-mile cave system carved beneath hillside cliffs storing 7,000 barrels and an underground waterfall, offering ATV vineyard tours ($195) and walk-and-taste tastings ($95) through Europe's cave aesthetic.
- Santa Barbara Urban Wine Trail Santa Barbara's Urban Wine Trail spans 13 blocks in the Funk Zone and Presidio neighborhoods with 20+ tasting rooms within walking distance—get a Wine Tasting Card for free pours and 10% discounts.
- Santa Cruz Experience Tours The Santa Cruz Experience offers guided half-day and full-day wine tours through the Santa Cruz Mountains and Monterey Bay, with door-to-door transportation, tastings, and catered lunch included—fully customizable for groups or couples.
- Schramsberg Vineyards Founded in 1862 and revived in 1965, Schramsberg pioneered California sparkling wine using méthode champenoise—their 1972 Blanc de Blancs was served at Nixon's 1972 "Toast to Peace" with China, and the winery ages 3+ million bottles in 150-year-old caves.
- Screaming Eagle Screaming Eagle is California's most coveted cult wine—the 1992 vintage gained mythical status when Robert Parker gave it 99 points, and a bottle famously sold for $500,000 at a 2000 Napa charity auction.
- Sea Smoke Cellars Sea Smoke produces biodynamically farmed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay exclusively from their Sta. Rita Hills estate—all wines pre-allocate to List Members, but you can taste the coveted Southing, Ten, and Botella bottlings at Lompoc Wine Ghetto's Taste of Santa Rita Hills.
- Seavey Vineyard Seavey Vineyard, a 200-acre family-run estate in Conn Valley since 1990, hosts only three groups per day in a stone barn tasting room—hand-crafted Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay using techniques from the winery's 1881 stone building.
- Seghesio Family Vineyards Founded in 1895 when Italian immigrant Edoardo Seghesio planted the first Zinfandel vines, Seghesio spans five generations and 300+ acres in Sonoma's Alexander Valley—they farm the oldest Sangiovese blocks in North America, an extinct heirloom clone preserved nowhere else.
- SLO Urban Wine Trail San Luis Obispo's walkable downtown wine collective linking 6+ tasting rooms (Croma Vera, Filipponi, Oceano, Ragtag, Stephen Ross) in just 15 minutes—Central Coast wines without leaving the city center.
- Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Trail 750-square-mile AVA approved 1987, cooled by Pacific fog and sandy loam soil producing elegant Pinots with cherry, cranberry, and orange-cinnamon spice—benchmark producers like Littorai and Williams Selyem.
- Sonoma County Harvest Fair Largest regional wine competition in USA since 1975, judged by 18 industry experts. 2025: 914 wines from 149 wineries produced 114 double golds, 236 golds, and 33 Best of Class awards.
- Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Founded 1970, the 1973 S.L.V Cabernet won the historic 1976 Paris Tasting against Bordeaux—catapulting California into the world spotlight. Flagship: Cask 23 (since 1974).
- Sterling Vineyards Aerial Tramway Only winery on Earth with aerial gondola. New tram (post-2020 Glass Fire) by Austrian company Doppelmayr carries 8 guests per cabin with 360-degree Napa panoramas. Opened July 1973.
- Storrs Winery Handcrafted Santa Cruz Mountains winery (est. 1988) in the historic Old Sash Mill. Specializes in Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, old-vine Zinfandels and Grenaches from Mount Madonna district.
- Sunstone Vineyards Santa Barbara's first certified organic winery (1989), now regenerative organic, with Provençal tasting room and stone barrel caves carved into the hillside.
- Tablas Creek Vineyard First certified regenerative organic U.S. winery (2020), importing Rhône vines from Beaucastel since 1990 to produce Counoise and Grenache blanc unavailable in California.
- TASTE Festival
- Temecula Crush Festival September 27, 2025: Temecula's signature wine event pairing 30+ local wineries with 15+ chef-crafted bites at Monte De Oro, $135 tickets.
- Tin City Paso Robles' industrial makers' hub with 25+ pioneering wineries in a walkable warehouse district—home to 100-point wines, pét-nat mavericks, and SLO County's only Michelin-starred restaurant.
- Tolosa Winery Ultra-premium San Luis Obispo winery crafting elegant Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on sustainably farmed estates with an outdoor terrace overlooking vineyards and a Michelin-starred chef.
- V. Sattui Napa Valley legend (founded 1885, re-established 1976)—picnic on 2.5 acres of gardens, handcrafted deli with 200+ cheeses, charcuterie, gelato, weekend BBQ truck, and wines sold exclusively at the estate.
- Wayfarer Vineyard: The Clone Orchestra Masterclass Single-vineyard Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the remote Sonoma Coast at 1,200 feet above the fog.
- Wente Vineyards America's oldest continuously operating family-owned winery (1883) in Livermore Valley, credited with developing iconic California Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc clones.
- Williams Selyem Cult winery since late 1970s producing small-batch single-vineyard Pinot Noir—tasting by appointment only for wine club members.
- Williams Selyem: 45 Years of California Pinot Legend Cult winery since late 1970s producing small-batch single-vineyard Pinot Noir—tasting by appointment only for wine club members.
- Wilson Creek Winery Award-winning family-owned Temecula winery famous for innovative Almond Sparkling Wine, full restaurant with creekside patio and wedding venue.
Colorado 6 venues
- Bookcliff Vineyards Greg Brewer's sustainable Colorado estate has won the Governor's Cup twice with 14 varietals including Spanish Graciano—100% estate-grown Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
- Colorado Mountain Winefest Palisade's wine festival named USA TODAY's Best in the Nation for 34 years, now downsizing its 2026 edition to fewer than 2,000 guests for intimate tastings of Colorado wines with live music and chef demos.
- Grand Valley Wine Tours Palisade's cool-night Colorado terroir at 4,700 feet produces balanced wines that TripAdvisor ranked in America's top 10 wine destinations—the only inland region on the list.
- Sauvage Spectrum Founded in 2019, Sauvage Spectrum won 2025 Governor's Cup Best in Show for its Zweigelt, bottling 26+ varietals from hand-harvested Grand Valley estate grapes in a pet-friendly, kid-friendly Palisade warehouse open daily.
- Sunday Vinyl Frasca Hospitality Group's European wine bar at Union Station—last day December 31, 2025; relocating to Boulder in 2026.
- Vin Rouge Wine Bar Curated organic wines and craft beers in Denver's historic Berkeley neighborhood with boutique selections.
Florida 67 venues
About Florida- 30A Wine Festival
- Ariete Michelin star 4 consecutive years (2022-2025). Chef Michael Beltrans Cuban-American cuisine with rare tableside Canard a la Presse.
- Aspirations Winery Veteran-owned craft winery (2010) making 40+ low-sulfite wines annually on-site in Florida. Tap room with local craft beers.
- Bar Derrière Hidden in an Art Deco courtyard on Española Way, this natural wine bar pairs $50-60 bottles with French charcuterie from À la Folie Café — Miami's most pleasantly secluded wine escape.
- Bern's Steak House Since 1956, Bern's houses 600,000 wine bottles across two buildings—the largest collection on Earth—including a 1947 Château Latour worth $30,000 and 17th-century Madeira worth the trip alone.
- Boca Raton Wine & Food Festival "Artisans of Wine & Food" (Jan 15-18, 2026) assembles 100+ Napa Valley wineries on Florida's east coast—the largest gathering of distinguished California producers ever on the Atlantic seaboard, plus dinners by Michelin chefs.
- Boia De Gabriela Ospina, 2024 MICHELIN Guide Florida Sommelier Award winner, curates a natural wine list at this 24-seat Little Haiti gem with 100% hand-selected bottles.
- Bouchon Bistro Thomas Keller's French Michelin-starred bistro features a 5-pour Coravin program and "Vin de Carafe" selections from California and French vintners at approachable prices.
- Brickell Wine Bank Established 2016 by Rick and Eileen Silverberg, this Brickell Bay boutique offers Miami's largest wine + spirits selection with free delivery across surrounding neighborhoods.
- Chautauqua Winery DeFuniak Springs' family-friendly winery since 1989 specializing in native Muscadine grapes from 50+ acres, offering free daily tours and tastings with a gift shop and outdoor patio overlooking the cellar.
- City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill Downtown West Palm Beach landmark since 2000 with 600+ bottles and 80 wines by the glass, featuring dry-aged steaks and fresh pasta prepared daily by Executive Chef Justin Carr in their scratch kitchen.
- COTE Miami Miami's only Michelin-starred Korean Steakhouse curates 1200+ wine labels (1,035 selections, 4,050 bottles); "Magic Hour" happy hour 5-7pm daily with glass pours.
- Deering Estate Wine on the Bay 1896 Miami mansion on 444 acres overlooking Biscayne Bay hosts wine events where a hidden Prohibition vault once locked 4,500 bottles—now you sip where speakeasies hid their treasures.
- El Carajo International Tapas & Wines Since 1981, El Carajo has sprawled across a converted gas station in Miami—2,000 wines, 150 beers, 30 sakes, Spanish tapas, and a full bakery. Walls are lined with old-world charm; the vault runs deep.
- Emerald Coast Wine Cellars Miramar Beach tasting room since 2006 — free tastings daily of muscadine, blueberry, and blackberry wines plus premium Cabernet and Chardonnay with gulf views
- Eola Wine Company Lake Eola's neighborhood favorite — 50 wines by the glass, wine flights, patio seating, M-F 4-7pm happy hour, Saturday-Sunday brunch
- Florida Wine Academy Miami's premier wine education since 2016 — WSET Level 1-3 certification, hosts annual Miami Champagne Week, recognized by Miami Herald as Florida's best wine school
- Grand Vin Wine Bar Key West's first wine bar since 1997 — 1107 Duval Street's porch is the perfect people-watching perch with 500+ global wines and a legendary charcuterie board.
- Happy Wine in the Grove Latinx women-owned tapas and wine bar (2019) in Coconut Grove with 3,500+ labels, Spanish charcuterie, live Friday-Saturday music—Miami New Times 2024 Best Wine Bar award.
- Key West Winery Opened 2015 on Key West's Simonton Street—100% pure tropical fruit wines (no grapes): Key Limen, Mango Mamma, Hurricane Class 5 fury. The only Florida brand allowed the Sunshine Tree mark.
- L'Atelier de Joël Robuchon Miami Design District's 2-Michelin-star counter (34 seats). Joël Robuchon's protégés—James Friedberg (Executive Chef), Salvatore Martone (Pastry), Alain Verzeroli (Culinary Director)—open kitchen theater.
- La Bottega Enoteca Sociale Coconut Grove's iconic enoteca (now closed), was a vault: 30+ wines by glass, La Cava private cellar lockers, Chef Igor Ferraro's open kitchen counter, cicchetti & tramezzini tradition.
- Lagniappe Midtown Miami's no-reservation garden oasis—200+ organic, biodynamic & raw wines (hand-select display). Charcuterie theater, grilled classics, live jazz nightly. Award-winning wine bar culture hub.
- Lakeridge Winery Florida's largest winery with 600+ awards, Lakeridge has been producing Muscadine wines since 1978. Free 45-minute tours include vineyard walks, tasting video, and guided samples from dry to sparkling varieties.
- Las Olas Wine & Food Festival For 30 years, Las Olas Wine & Food Festival brings 50+ restaurants and 200+ wines to Fort Lauderdale's iconic boulevard. April 2026 edition features live music, DJs, and a VIP pre-party at the Riverside Hotel.
- Lorelei Wine Bar Orlando's newest French wine bar (2025) in Mills 50 district features European-focused wine selection by the glass or bottle. Named after the German siren myth, Lorelei blends elegance with contemporary design, serving blue crab cannolis and fig-duck flatbread.
- Los Felix Michelin-starred Coconut Grove restaurant celebrating natural wine and hand-pressed tortillas from their daily molino—Chef Sebastián Vargas earned two Michelin stars.
- Magie Coconut Grove Self-serve wine bar with no pretense—Spanish and Portuguese pours at your own pace, "granny-chic" emerald walls, and chef-driven snacks like caviar corn dogs.
- Magie Wine Bar Twin Miami location of the trendy self-serve wine bar—Little River outpost offering Spanish and Portuguese selections, zero pretense, open until 2 AM on weekends.
- Maison MURA Downtown Miami wine and spirits experience with retail, lounge tasting, and 14-seat private room for intimate tastings with winemakers.
- Mandolin Aegean Bistro Michelin-starred Design District gem in a 1940s house—Greek and Turkish mezze, courtyard dining with orchids, founded 2009 by Ahmet Erkaya and Anastasia Koutsioukis.
- Margot Natural Wine Bar CLOSED - Historic Ingraham Building natural wine bar (2021-2025)—over 100 global selections, low-ABV cocktails, Chef Jimmy Lebron seasonal small plates.
- Miami River E-Boat Wine Cruise Luxury electric Duffy boat cruise on Miami River with curated wine/charcuterie pairings—silent, eco-friendly, views of Brickell skyscrapers and movable bridges, spot manatees.
- Michael's Genuine Food & Drink Chef Michael Schwartz's 2007 Miami Design District flagship offers thoughtful wine pairings with seasonal, locally-sourced New American cuisine—Michelin-recognized since 2022.
- Niu Wine Downtown Miami's intimate natural wine bar named "niu" (nest in Catalan)—organic, biodynamic bottles paired with Catalonian tapas, named one of America's best bars 2023 by Esquire.
- Otto & Pepe Chef Viviana Varese's Wynwood trattoria pairs handmade pasta with 90+ curated organic and biodynamic wines—intimate enoteca, 22-seat pasta bar, garden patio with seasonal Italian fare.
- Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Wine Spectator's 18-year-old December tradition: 50+ chefs, 120+ wines rated 90+, and four days of Florida food and wine decadence.
- River House Wine & Bar Miami's newest waterfront wine retreat (opened March 2025) on the Miami River with historic Victorian charm, wood-fired pizzas, live Latin jazz (Fri-Sat), and 300-person open-air capacity for celebrations.
- Ruka Winewood Wynwood's intimate garden wine bar with twinkle lights and hidden courtyard, pairing funky indie wines and Argentinian choripanes with live music, sip-and-paint events, and gastro pop-ups.
- San Sebastian Winery Founded in 1996, San Sebastian Winery is Florida's second-largest producer, crafting award-winning Muscadine wines and hosting 150,000+ visitors annually in a historic 1911 East Coast Railway building in downtown St. Augustine.
- Sandestin Wine Festival The 39th annual Sandestin Wine Festival (April 16-19, 2026) showcases 500+ wines across four days with celebrity chef dinners, live music, and yoga—it's been called the "Kentucky Derby of Wine Festivals."
- Schnebly Winery Schnebly Redland's Winery is America's southernmost winery, crafting 20+ tropical fruit wines from Florida bounty—mango, lychee, passionfruit, guava, starfruit—in a Grand Tasting Room with live entertainment and dining.
- Sexy Fish Two Michelin star Asian-inspired restaurant with 1000+ wines, 6 sommeliers, and the world's largest Opus One collection—including the legendary 1979 inaugural vintage.
- Sixty Vines Miami Worldcenter restaurant with 60 wines served by tap in 4 pour sizes—wood-fired pizzas and seasonal charcuterie from wine country paired with sustainable viticulture.
- SOBEWFF The 25th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival brings 500+ chefs and winemakers to Miami Beach February 19-22, 2026—think Michelin-star dinners, wine seminars, and late-night parties with Food Network personalities.
- Sospiro Natural Wine Bar Cozy Coral Gables natural wine bar (est. 2023) featuring 500+ low-intervention, organic, biodynamic wines from small growers with authentic Italian cuisine and charming backyard garden.
- Southernmost Beach Resort Historic Key West oceanfront resort with two white sand beaches, three heated pools, and Atlantic views steps from Duval Street's eclectic nightlife—ranked #23 of 57 Key West hotels.
- St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival USA Today Top 10 Food & Wine Festivals (May 7-10, 2026). Four days at Ancient City Farmstead featuring 400+ wines, celebrity chefs, winemakers, master classes, and live music.
- Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery Family-owned muscadine winery in Fort Pierce with 10 acres, white sand beach, and live concerts featuring national talent January-April.
- Tampa Bay Wine & Food Festival April 7-11, 2026 festival with 40+ Tampa restaurants, 50+ international wineries, celebrity chef Robert Irvine, and Friday night Chef Showdown.
- The Blind Monk West Palm Beach natural wine bar founded 2010 by sommelier Ben Lubin, relocated to AKA West Palm with reimagined concept and stellar wine list.
- The Imperial Wine Bar Tucked in the back of an antique shop, Imperial offers 40+ craft beers and 45 rotating wines in a eclectic, unpretentious setting perfect for discovering boutique labels at approachable prices.
- The Wine Tasting Room Fort Lauderdale wine venue offering wines from $6 to $1500 with regular Thursday wine tastings and competitive pricing across all price points.
- Through The Vine Through The Vine is a wine bar, bites, and events venue in South Florida dedicated to natural wines and community gatherings.
- UVA Wine Shoppe Key West wine shop with owner Mark Gambuzzo—a wine encyclopedia who transforms every visit into a discovery, stocking estate-grown and limited-production bottles plus artisanal cheeses and tapenades.
- Vines Grille & Wine Bar Award-winning upscale steakhouse on Sand Lake's Restaurant Row featuring an extensive wine list, prime steaks, and fresh-caught seafood.
- VinoNueva Contemporary fine wine shop in Miami's MiMo district offering a selection of European producers from everyday bottles to rare collectibles.
- Vinos on Duval Eclectic wine bar on Key West's famous Duval Street with creative cork-ceiling decor, extensive wine selection, and perfect people-watching views.
- Vinoteca Miami Cosy family-run wine shop in Coconut Grove with European and off-beat South American selections.
- Vinous Icons: Miami Premier wine tasting festival on Watson Island featuring 100+ world-class wineries, masterclasses, and Miami skyline views from Jungle Island.
- Vinya Wine & Market Dual wine bar and retail market in Key Biscayne offering thoughtful wine selection organized by flavor profile, price, and zodiac sign with Mediterranean-international cuisine.
- VIV Wine Bistro French-owned authentic bistro in Key West (since 2014)—owner Julie moved here to bring Parisian wine culture, focusing on organic/natural wines, blind tastings, and perfectly paired French plates with charcuterie boards.
- Water Lion Wine + Alchemy Named "Best Wine Bar" by Miami New Times, this intimate South Beach sanctuary in the Sagamore Hotel features rotating wine list, oysters, and fermentology mixology.
- Wine Bar George Only wine bar led by a Master Sommelier at Disney Springs with 200+ wines and seasonal California-Mediterranean fare.
- Wine By The Bay Downtown Miami wine shop and art boutique with 400 bottles emphasizing Old World French and Italian—weekly tastings and no corkage fee.
- Wine Garden Family-owned Italian wine bar and pizzeria in Fort Lauderdale with enchanting garden seating, wine-pairing dinners, and 50% off wines on Mondays.
- WineVoyage Yacht Tasting Three-hour luxury sailing experience through Biscayne Bay with curated wine tastings, cheese/charcuterie board, and expert sommeliers.
Illinois 15 venues
About Illinois- Acanto Restaurant + Wine Bar Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence. 600-wine Italian list spanning all 20 regions, curated by sommelier Torrence OHaire.
- Alpana Owned by youngest woman ever to pass Master Sommelier exam (Alpana Singh, age 26). Emmy-winning TV host turned restaurateur.
- Bronzeville Winery 2023 Jean Banchet Award winner—Eric Williams and Cecilia Cuff's Black-owned, woman-owned winery celebrates Bronzeville's storied heritage with live Wednesday jazz and Sunday champagne brunches.
- Easy Does It Logan Square's natural wine paradise since 2020 — retail library downstairs, cozy bar upstairs with wooden booths, $8 happy hour glasses, indie music scene
- GoodFunk Natural Wine Bar Chicago Loop's 1930s European bistro vibes — pet nats, co-ferments, clarets, natural wines on rotation, pintxos & cured charcuterie, ultra-small production focus
- J9 Wine Bar Lincoln Park's grown-up gem since 2016 — J9 pours quality wines from Romania, Greece, and Tasmania at well-priced glass pours plus 25% off list for to-go bottles. Friendly, cozy dark wood bar.
- John's Food and Wine Lincoln Park's Michelin-recognized newcomer from chef-owners Adam McFarland and Tom Rogers — seasonal modern American (pristine seafood, handmade pasta, dry-aged meat) with a wine list of small producers and grower Champagne.
- Lincoln Park Wine Fest Chicago's ninth annual wine fest brings 50+ wineries and international varietals to Jonquil Park. October 2025 event features live music, wine seminars, and food pavilions across three days with VIP and general admission tiers.
- Printers Row Wine Shop South Loop staple since 2004: family-owned natural wine shop with rotating list, Friday tastings, and rustic patio seating.
- Red & White Wines Natural wine pioneer in Chicago's Bucktown since 2008, now pairing artisanal wines with a European-style bistro (opened 2018) featuring no-corkage, small-producer focus, and chef-driven charcuterie boards.
- Rootstock Wine & Beer Bar Chicago's seventh-best bar (2017) in Humboldt Park, founded 2009 by three Webster Wine Bar alums focused on small producers—grower wines under $10/glass, organic food, and small plates until 1am.
- Summer Wine Fest at Lincoln Park Zoo Urban garden party in Chicago featuring 50+ wine varietals from 20 wineries plus tours of the only accredited hibiscus collection in America.
- Uncorked: Chicago Wine Festival Chicago's 6th annual wine festival at the Field Museum—100+ global wines, food pairings, live DJ, museum access, and three ticket tiers from VIP early admission to general evening entry.
- Vinitaly International Academy Chicago Gold-standard Italian Wine Ambassador certification courses held at Navy Pier, attracting wine professionals and educators globally.
- Webster's Wine Bar Chicago's granddaddy wine bar since 1994, pioneering natural and minimal-intervention wines with an evolving 500+ bottle cellar and global small plates.
Kentucky 1 venue
Los Angeles 5 venues
- Bar Bandini Named after John Fante's Depression-era LA protagonist, this Echo Park natural wine bar features organic vintages on black letter boards — dark wood and suede banquettes evoke a chic garage conversion.
- Bar Siesta Co-owned by Heather Sperling (Botanica) and Lucia Flors of cult-favorite tinned fish brand Siesta Co. — Spanish tapas paired with natural wines, sherries, and all-Spanish beverages in Silver Lake.
- Bar Triste Chinatown's neon-lit clubhouse from Psychic Wines' Zach Jarrett — eclectic natural wines under $15 by the glass, weekend crowds in spray-painted jeans until midnight.
- Psychic Wines Silver Lake's visionary natural wine cave curated by Quinn Kimsey-White—Wednesday tasting parties, zero pretense, all heart.
- Voodoo Vin Woman-owned natural wine bar and Persian restaurant in Los Angeles with 400 bottles of minimally manipulated wines and seasonal small plates.
Louisiana 3 venues
- Bacchanal Wine HBO's Treme immortalized this Bywater wine shop's legendary backyard party scene where guest chefs cooked on Bacchanal Sundays during New Orleans' post-Katrina recovery.
- New Orleans: Gulf Oysters + Champagne New Orleans experience pairing Gulf oysters with champagne—iconic oyster bars like Bourbon House and Chemin à la Mer (Four Seasons) serve wild-caught with French bubbles.
- The Tell Me Bar Natural wines in a tropical mid-century Italian garden with candlelight and palm fronds — this Lower Garden District newcomer (2022) pairs small-producer wines with premium conservas, caviar and seafood.
Massachusetts 2 venues
- haley.henry Wine Bar Small production natural wine bar in Downtown Crossing with tinned seafood, Iberian charcuterie, and James Beard-nominated wine program.
- Rebel Rebel Wine Bar Lauren Friel's Somerville natural wine rebellion (2018)—every bottle farmed and handmade, David Bowie vibes, James Beard three-time nominee.
Michigan 4 venues
- Black Star Farms Michigan's wine and culinary landmark: 160-acre Leelanau estate (north of Traverse City) with award-winning wines, fruit brandies, lakeside inn, equestrian facilities, and trails—one of North America's most complete agritourism destinations.
- Brys Estate Wine Wagon Electric Wine Wagon explores 5 stops across 155 acres on Old Mission Peninsula—taste at Secret Garden vineyard overlooks, learn production in the barrel room, enjoy Michigan terroir.
- Chateau Chantal Old Mission Peninsula's 75-acre French-style estate since 1993 overlooking both Grand Traverse Bay arms, hosting live music summer sunsets and an annual Ice Wine Festival on Michigan's premier wine destination.
- Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail Ten wineries across 17-mile peninsula at the 45th parallel (ideal for Riesling, Pinot Noir)—near Traverse City; spring offers cherry blossoms, summer has live music and food trucks.
New Mexico 4 venues
- Black Mesa Winery Founded in 1992 in New Mexico's High Road wine region, Black Mesa crafts award-winning wines from 25+ native varietals—and owner Lynda Burd's "Art by the Glass" classes let you paint while you sip.
- Gruet Winery Santa Fe New Mexico's Méthode Champenoise specialist since 1984 with a Santa Fe tasting room (opened 2016) featuring Spanish-mission architecture, outdoor patios with fountains, and world-class sparkling wines.
- VARA Vinoteca Santa Fe Santa Fe tasting room celebrating Spain's 500-year wine legacy in New Mexico—Spanish, Californian, and NM grapes crafted into wines and spirits, with tapas and cocktails steps from the historic plaza.
- Vivác Winery Highest-rated red wine producer in New Mexico at 6,000 ft altitude using organic cool-climate farming.
New York 17 venues
- Aldo Sohm Wine Bar Run by Best Sommelier in the World 2008 (Aldo Sohm, Le Bernardin wine director). Nightly 9pm magnum pour by the owner.
- Benmarl Winery America's oldest vineyard (1730s origin), Benmarl claims Thomas Jefferson once warmed himself by their fire during a snowstorm—and now serves brick-oven pizza on weekends with 20+ house varietals.
- Brotherhood Winery Founded 1816 by French immigrant Jean Jacques—America's oldest operating winery produced sacramental wine during Prohibition, now open in Hudson Valley historic Washingtonville.
- City Winery Hudson Valley Hudson Valley's only winery opened in 2020 inside a restored 1891 Montgomery Worsted Mill on 22 acres, producing every bottle from grape-to-glass with live performances and hydro-electric winery power.
- COQODAQ: Korean Fried Chicken + Champagne 400 champagnes—America's largest collection—paired with SK Kim's Korean fried chicken. Michelin-listed, designed by Rockwell Group, "Toughest Reservation" in NYC (2024).
- Dr. Konstantin Frank Vinifera Wine Cellars Ukrainian Dr. Frank planted America's first vinifera on Keuka Lake in 1958, defying the East Coast's cold-climate skeptics. Now 4 generations later, his Rieslings and méthode champagne define Finger Lakes excellence.
- Finger Lakes Riesling Trail New York's Riesling kingdom — 120 award-winning wineries across Seneca, Cayuga, Keuka, and Canandaigua lakes, cool-climate wines with natural food-friendliness
- Frog Wine Bar Bed-Stuy's natural wine den since 2019 — pool table, massive backyard with century-old tree, approachable small-production natural wines, cheaper than typical Brooklyn scene
- Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard Hermann Wiemer's 1979 Finger Lakes estate on Seneca Lake's western slopes grows 33 acres of certified biodynamic Riesling—Robert Parker and Eric Asimov call it America's top Riesling producer with hand-sorted fruit and indigenous yeasts.
- June Wine Bar Brooklyn's natural wine pioneer since 2015 — June (Carroll Gardens) curates off-the-beaten-path European skin-contact whites and Italian aromatics, plus chef-driven small plates in a cozy brick-lined space with a big backyard.
- Rhodora Zero-waste Brooklyn natural wine bar since 2024 in Fort Greene, specializing in small-farm European wines with frequent pop-ups and no-landfill operations—every bottle, board, and napkin gets recycled.
- Ruffian East Village natural wine pioneer (since 2016) with 250+ selections including 35+ orange wines, NY Times Critic's Pick, and Michelin Bib Gourmand annually—vegetarian cuisine paired with Eastern European wine traditions.
- Seneca Lake Wine Trail Seneca Lake Wine Trail is the Finger Lakes' largest trail with 28+ member wineries specializing in cool-climate Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and ice wines—the 630-foot-deep glacial lake moderates temperature and contains 50% of all Finger Lakes water.
- Shawangunk Wine Trail 501(c)(6) nonprofit uniting 13 award-winning wineries, distilleries, and cideries across 80 miles between the Shawangunk Mountains and Hudson River—just 60 miles from NYC.
- Terroir Tribeca Paul Grieco's iconic wine bar in a renovated cheese factory—World's Best Wine Bar Wine List 2016, featuring 2000+ selections at good prices.
- The Ten Bells Natural wine veteran on the Lower East Side since 2008—intimate, dimly-lit den with communal seating, $1.50 oysters at daily happy hour, and zero pretension despite its cult status.
- Wildair Natural and biodynamic wine bar on Lower East Side with bold shared plates and one of NYC's most unique wine lists.
New York City 4 venues
- Food Network NYC Wine & Food Festival NYC's culinary summit since 2007 — 50+ events over 5 days in historic Seaport, Jean-Georges Vongerichten leads chefs, James Beard Foundation partnership, eat-drink-end-hunger mission
- La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels NYC's natural wine temple (10 years in SoHo, now Centre Street)—450+ bottles via sommelier Caleb Ganzer, 70% French, enomatic machines. Chef Eric Bolyard's seasonal small plates & Salumeria Biellese saucisson.
- The Four Horsemen LCD Soundsystem's James Murphy opened this 40-seat Brooklyn natural wine bar in 2015 — it won a Michelin star in 2019 and the James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine Program in 2022.
- Wine Spectator New York Wine Experience Three-day wine festival (Oct 22-24, 2026) with 250+ wines rated 90+ points and masterclasses raising $30M for wine scholarships.
Oregon 22 venues
About Oregon- Argyle Winery Pioneer of methode champenoise sparkling in Oregon (1987). Only American winery with Wine Spectator Top 100 in red, white AND sparkling.
- Bar Diane Portland's alley-hidden temple to champagne and skin-contact whites — nearly every bottle under $60, ordered by producer like a Parisian dinner party with natural wine knowledge without the gatekeeping.
- Beaux Frères Robert Parker & Michael Etzel built this 1988 Ribbon Ridge estate on a former pig farm, setting Willamette Valley's modern Pinot Noir standard since their 1992 debut.
- Bergström Wines Since 1999, Dr. John Bergström's 70-acre estate (farmed without a single pesticide) produces Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays from 5 vineyard sites across Willamette Valley's volcanic hillsides.
- Cristom Vineyards Since 1992, the Gerrie family has farmed 90 acres of volcanic hills in the Eola-Amity—five vineyards named for family members—producing Pinot Noir that critics call Oregon's answer to Burgundy.
- Division Wine Company Portland's Division Wines fills 3,564 SE Division Street with 800+ bottled treasures and a bar pouring pours of natural wine, Oregon beer, and natural wines—a neighborhood shrine to low-intervention drinking.
- Domaine Drouhin Oregon 1987: Burgundy's Drouhin family planted a 235-acre gravity-flow estate in Dundee Hills, Oregon. Véronique Boss-Drouhin's Pinot Noirs now rival her family's Burgundy classics—the east-meets-west masterpiece.
- ENSO Urban Winery Since 2011, Ryan Sharp hand-crafts old-world style wines on-site in SE Portland's Buckman neighborhood, then pours them in a cozy tasting lounge that doubles as an event space for 20-120 guests.
- Evening Land Vineyards 2005: Dominique Lafon of Burgundy led Evening Land's takeover of Seven Springs Estate in Eola-Amity, then Rajat Parr & Sashi Moorman took control. Biodynamic since 2008, intimate tastings for 6 in volcanic soils.
- International Pinot Noir Celebration McMinnville's legendary last weekend of July — 3 days on Linfield College campus with alder-wood roasted salmon, world Pinot Noir tastings, and cellar dinners by top Northwest chefs.
- Ken Wright Cellars Since 1994 in Carlton, Ken Wright hand-sorts 12 single-vineyard Pinot Noirs from Willamette microclimates—each fermented separately in 1-ton open vats, aged 1 year in 100% French oak. The Master's library of place.
- Knudsen Vineyards: The Suitcase Clone Mystery Est. 1971 in Dundee Hills—Cal & Julia Knudsen's suitcase clone 828 (smuggled from Burgundy, California legend) grows alongside Pommard, Dijon clones on volcanic soils. Cool-climate Pinot library.
- Kramer Vineyards: The 6-Clone Marathon Gaston, Oregon pioneers—Kramer's Pinot Noir clones (Pommard, Dijon 114/115/117/667/777, Coury, Wädenswil) experiment with grafting & clonal selection. Sparkling wine innovators in Yamhill-Carlton AVA.
- Lingua Franca Master Sommelier Larry Stone's Eola-Amity Hills winery crafts estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from 66 acres of volcanic slopes. Organic and biodynamic farming with Burgundian techniques from winemaker Thomas Savre—inspired by Dominique Lafon.
- Penner-Ash Wine Cellars Lynn Penner-Ash's LIVE-certified gravity-flow winery (1998) in Willamette Valley—Pinot Noir that lifts the community.
- Résonance Maison Louis Jadot's first wine project outside Burgundy (since 1859), founded 2013 in Yamhill-Carlton with Burgundian winemaker Jacques Lardière, organically dry-farming on 20-acre estate with ancient submarine basalt soils.
- Sokol Blosser Oregon pioneer (est. 1971) with 55 acres in Dundee Hills—first US winery with LEED-certified barrel cellar, organically farmed since 2005, second-generation now at helm.
- Stoller Family Estate Founded 1993, world's first LEED Gold-certified winery. 225-acre contiguous Dundee Hills vineyard—USA Today top 10 tasting rooms (2016-2025), Oregon's Most Admired Winery 8 years running.
- The Dundee Hills: Where Oregon Began Oregon's birthplace of Pinot Noir with 28 wineries across 12,500 acres — David Lett planted the first vines in 1966, establishing The Eyrie Vineyards.
- The Eyrie Vineyards David Lett planted the Willamette Valley's first Pinot Noir — first vines in 1965, the Dundee Hills estate in 1966 — and the 1975 South Block Reserve placed in the top 10 at the 1979 Gault-Millau Wine Olympiad in Paris.
- Willamette Valley Oregon Pinot Home to 700+ wineries, Willamette Valley sits at 45°N (Burgundy's latitude) producing elegant Pinot Noir with crisp acidity and ripe tannins.
- Youngberg Hill Women-owned organic winery on 50-acre hilltop with inn accommodations, sustainable farming, and views over 100+ Willamette Valley wineries.
San Francisco 5 venues
- Bar Gemini Mission District natural wine bar with mid-century sauna vibes, co-owned by Dominique Henderson & Alex Pomerantz with small plates by Michelin-recognized Ernest's Brandon Rice.
- Bar Part Time Three friends opened SF's vinyl-driven natural wine dance hall — small producers, living wines, ambient DJs, and a massive disco ball casting reflections over gamay until midnight.
- Big Finish Wine Tavern The Mission District's Star Trek–themed wine tavern (themed by owner/shuttle-commander Adam Manson) pours 50+ wines by-the-glass at neighborhood prices—Klingon bathroom signs included.
- Buddy Esquire's "Best Bars in America"—Chef Sean Thomas pairs natural/biodynamic wine from rare vintages with dishes like trout roe gougères and blue cheese cheesecake in Mission District.
- Wine Down SF Women-owned California wine and Bay Area beer bar in SOMA prioritizing small, independent producers (women/BIPOC/LGBTQ+ owned).
Tennessee 2 venues
- Folk East Nashville's James Beard semifinalist — natural wines, sourdough pizzas, seasonal produce from farmer friends, Philip Krajeck's vegetable-forward vision
- The Authentique East Nashville's French wine bar, voted Best Wine List 2023-2025, featuring Art Nouveau décor and mostly French vintages curated by new ownership.
Texas 11 venues
- Becker Vineyards Texas Hill Country's most awarded winery (30 years, 300+ gold medals) — 100% Texas grapes in a 19th-century German stone barn reproduction surrounded by lavender fields.
- Fredericksburg Urban Wine Trail Texas Hill Country's walkable wine district — 75 wineries, 10+ downtown tasting rooms within blocks of historic Main Street, glass-to-go policy, 150+ locally owned shops
- Grape Creek Vineyards Among Texas Hill Country's first (1980s), this Italian-style estate grows Cabernet and Tempranillo on 25 acres, winning international medals while staying 100% direct-to-consumer.
- Hawk's Shadow Winery 30 miles from downtown Austin but commanding hilltop views of the Pedernales Valley—100% Texas wine aged in underground limestone cellars with eclectic dry whites and complex European reds.
- Hilmy Cellars Texas Hill Country's hand-crafted artisan winery — Hilmy Cellars (Fredericksburg) sources 85% of grapes from the Texas High Plains, ages in American and French oak, with live music on the patio and sheep roaming the vineyard.
- LoLo Natural Wine Bar Austin's first natural wine bar (opened February 2020) with hundreds of biodynamic bottles from independent farmers and importers. LoLo's 3,000-sq-ft patio offers a relaxed space to explore natural wines with small bites and house-made spritzers.
- Slate Theory Winery Texas Hill Country family winery (est. 2021) with a 9,000 sq ft underground cellar modeled on Paris Catacombs—cave tastings for $50/person of 100% Texas fruit from blank slate philosophy.
- Texas Hill Country Wine & BBQ Texas Hill Country wine country experience combining legendary BBQ with local winery tastings, approximately 20 miles from Austin.
- Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival October festival in Kingsland with 300+ wines from Texas and beyond, live music stages, cooking classes on Colorado River banks.
- The Austin Winery Austin's only urban winery, founded 2013, handcrafts native-yeast fermented Texas wines from vineyard-designate sites emphasizing terroir.
- William Chris Vineyards World's 31st Best Vineyard using Old World techniques on Texas' distinctive terroir, rolling hill country in Hye near Fredericksburg.
Virginia 3 venues
- Barboursville Vineyards Gianni Zonin, 7th-generation Italian winegrower, established this 1976 Piedmont estate on Thomas Jefferson's-designed plantation ruins — Octagon is Virginia's most renowned red wine.
- Blenheim Vineyards On historic 1730s Blenheim Farm where Thomas Jefferson warmed himself by the fire during a snowstorm, Dave Matthews founded this Monticello AVA winery in 2000 with Viognier, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot across 30 acres.
- King Family Vineyards Founded 1998 by David & Ellen King in Crozet—2024 Governor's Cup winners growing 25 acres in volcanic Monticello soils. Sunday polo matches at 1:30pm May–October. Blue Ridge viticultural royalty.
Washington 34 venues
About Washington- Betz Family Winery Bob Betz, Master of Wine and 2007 Sunset Magazine Winemaker of the Year, crafts Bordeaux and Rhône wines in Woodinville—private tastings only, appointment groups of 2-8 guests maximum.
- Bottlehouse Built from 5 reclaimed shipping containers in 1905 Craftsman home, Bottlehouse offers 4 rotating Wine On Tap selections from Pacific Northwest winemakers.
- Cantina Sauvage Natural wine bar in Capitol Hill's Melrose Market where Marc Papineau curates abstract varietals from niche wine regions paired with Levantine-inspired cuisine.
- Caprio Cellars Walla Walla's only estate-grown Bordeaux producer where owner Dennis Murphy crafts world-class wines from his former wheat fields first planted in 2005, served with no tasting fee.
- Cayuse Vineyards Walla Walla's pioneering biodynamic estate founded in 1997 by Frenchman Christophe Baron, whose stony terroir inspired his 100-point Syrah ratings and 2002 certification as the region's first biodynamic producer.
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Washington's oldest winery since 1934 pioneered vinifera grapes in the region; now features a brand new 22,000 sq ft visitor center and summer amphitheater concerts after returning to local Wyckoff family ownership in December 2025.
- DeLille Cellars 1992: Three Washingtonian visionaries launched DeLille on Red Mountain, fermented in 100% French oak, and have since earned 800+ critical 90+ scores for their Bordeaux-Rhône blends—Woodinville's crown jewel.
- Downtown Walla Walla Wine District 30+ tasting rooms within walking distance on historic Main Street—Seven Hills in the Whitehouse-Crawford building, Mercer in a jewelers' mansion, Rasa for ultra-premium terroir wines—car optional.
- Echolands 2018: Two Kansas City visionaries—Master Sommelier Doug Frost and conservationist Brad Bergman—built Echolands at 1,200ft in the Mill Creek foothills, a glass-walled tasting room overlooking the Blue Mountains, regenerative organic Cabernet Franc.
- Gorman Winery Chris Gorman's Seattle-area gem since 2002 — Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, 1500 cases/year, Wine Spectator's rising star (2008), walls lined with signed guitars
- Januik Winery Mike Januik has shaped Washington wine since his first harvest in 1984 — Woodinville's architecturally stunning dual winery with Novelty Hill partners bocce, fireplaces, and farm-fired pizza on weekends.
- Januik Winery / Novelty Hill Novelty Hill merged with Januik in Woodinville — Mike Januik's dual-winery destination (est. 1999) is an architecturally stunning tasting room with estate Cabernet and Merlot plus the farm-fired pizzas and bocce ball.
- L'Ecole No 41 Founded 1983 in a renovated French schoolhouse (Frenchtown), Walla Walla's third winery. Jean & Baker Ferguson's legacy: Bordeaux-style reds, America's finest Semillon, Seven Hills vineyard (35% production).
- L'Oursin Seattle's Central District bistro since 2016—"the urchin" in French. Seafood-focused menu with natural & biodynamic wines, craft Armagnac/Calvados program. Sister venue: Bar Bayonne wine shop next door.
- La Dive Capitol Hill's natural wine sanctuary since 2019—owners Anais Custer, David Gurewitz, Kate & John Opatz. Frozen wine slushies (Friesling, Frojolais), organic low-intervention pours, midnight mezze. Non-judgmental.
- Left Bank Natural wine bar in Seattle's South Park with max 22-seat capacity and vinyl-lined walls. Left Bank focuses on affordable, fun wine from small producers—mostly French and Italian—perfect for serious enthusiasts in an intimate setting.
- Leonetti Cellar Walla Walla's first winery (1977), Leonetti Cellar founded the region's wine movement under Gary Figgins. Today, head winemaker Chris Figgins crafts Cabernet Sauvignon aged 15-22 months in French oak—no walk-ins, membership-only access.
- Light Sleeper Capitol Hill's hidden-gem natural wine bar with 25-35 curated wines from small producers plus chef-driven small plates. Light Sleeper pairs natural wines with artisan food in an industrial-chic space with plants and upholstered booths.
- Long Shadows Vintners Allen Shoup's visionary winery assembles seven world-class winemakers to craft ultra-premium Columbia Valley wines. Food & Wine named Long Shadows "Winery of the Year" in 2007; the tasting room features Chihuly glass sculptures and valley views.
- Matthews Winery Woodinville Bordeaux specialist producing 14,000 cases of estate Cabernet, Merlot, Cabernet Franc—2016 Claret ranked #27 on Wine Spectator's Top 100 list.
- Molly's Bottle Shop Woman-owned natural wine bottle shop with locations in Sunset Hill and West Seattle, curated by wine buyer Molly Ringe with Slovenian, European, and experimental bottles.
- Pacific Standard at Taste Washington Seattle's ocean-forward tasting at Admiral's House (March)—Pacific Northwest seafood paired with Washington whites, rosés, sparkling wines; VIP early entry, benefits Gates Open WA artists.
- Pepper Bridge Winery Three families' gravity-flow estate (1998) in Walla Walla: 200 acres of Bordeaux blends built into a hillside, now 25 years strong.
- Quilceda Creek Vintners Alex Golitzin's Snohomish legend since 1978—first Washington winery to score 100 Parker points, 7 vintages perfect including 2002.
- Rasa Vineyards - Master of Wine Tasting Billo Naravane's Master of Wine 2025: Walla Walla's ultra-premium tasting room with 1.5-hour MW-led flights and global context.
- Seven Hills Winery Founded in 1988, Seven Hills Winery is Walla Walla's only downtown winery with an active production facility in a historic 1904 Whitehouse-Crawford woodworking mill—it's the only valley winery growing all six Bordeaux varietals, with their signature Pentad wine balancing structure and grace.
- Sparkman Cellars Woodinville, WA winery (est. 2004) by Kelly & Chris Sparkman. Their 2013 Holler Cabernet Sauvignon ranked #21 on Wine Spectator Top 100, named Rising Star, Cult Winery, Top 100 in the World.
- Vif Natural wine specialists with French bistro food and quality coffee in a retro Fremont space.
- Vif Wine & Coffee Cave à manger-style natural wine shop where you can enjoy espresso and French bistro bites.
- Vinnie's Wine Shop Iconic natural wine bar and bottle shop in Belltown by owner Anu Apte, featuring 100+ carefully selected wines, cocktails, and fresh oysters.
- Walla Walla Airport District Former WWII airfield transformed into a thriving wine incubator district with 20+ emerging and established wineries from Dunham Cellars to Prospice.
- Walla Walla Underground Caves FIGGINS Estate Winery features subterranean wine caves hewn 35 feet deep into 15-million-year-old basalt for optimal natural aging conditions.
- Washington State Wine Commission State marketing body representing 1,000+ wineries and 60,000+ acres across Washington's booming wine regions, driving $8.6B annual economic impact.
- Woodward Canyon Independent, family-built Walla Walla winery since 1981 producing globally recognized Cabernet Sauvignons in a restored 1870s farmhouse.
Washington DC 2 venues
- Domestique Wine DC's natural wine gospel—Domestique curates organic/biodynamic bottles with minimal sulfur and natural fermentation, then pours them free on Sundays at their shrine on Florida Ave NW.
- Maxwell Park Shaw's award-winning wine bar by sommelier Brent Kroll—50+ rotating wines monthly with temperature-controlled zones, house cocktails, first-come seating, open until 1 AM.