Three couples with medical backgrounds turned winemakers run this intimate Yountville gem, crafting small-batch Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa hillsides that mostly goes straight to you. Their spanking new tasting room has a courtyard, driver-friendly perks, and pairs wines with artisan breads and butters if you want to get fancy about it.
Handwritten Wines focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon. Signature bottles include Hillside and mountain Napa Valley District Cabernet Sauvignons from 2-acre blocks. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Yes, Handwritten Wines has food available alongside tastings. Having food while tasting reduces the effect of alcohol and helps you taste more accurately. Worth taking advantage of when offered.
Handwritten Wines is in Yountville, CA, in the Yountville wine region. Phone: (707) 944-8524. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
Handwritten Wines was established in 2009, giving the estate 17 years to develop its wine program and farming practices.
Handwritten Wines offers: Classic Wine Tasting Experience and Bread & Butter Wine Tasting Experience. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.
Yes, Handwritten Wines has outdoor seating. Availability is weather-dependent. Call ahead to confirm, particularly outside summer months.
Classic tasting $75 waived with $100 purchase; Bread & Butter tasting $100 waived with $150 purchase; Complimentary for members If you find wines you'd like to take home, a purchase can offset the cost of the visit.
