Domaine Chandon, Yountville

Domaine Chandon, located at 1 California Drive, Yountville, CA, produces sparkling wines, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier vintages. The Domaine Chandon Visitor Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and offers a sampling of select sparkling and still wines in the Tasting Lounge. Various public tours are offered on a daily basis at specific times.

The Sensory Tour and Tasting provides a guided walk through the vineyard and a sampling of five select wines. The Cocktail Tour and Tasting is a guided walk through the vineyard and guests are shown how to make three sparkling cocktails. Private tours and tastings are also available for groups of 15 guests or more.

Various watercolor and oil painting; photography and sculptures are displayed throughout the Visitor Center and property. The works are by local artists and are available for purchase. The exhibits rotate as pieces are bought and new work is produced.

The winery provides lunch and dinner service at their etoile Restaurant. The innovative cuisine is expertly paired with estate wines providing guests with a memorable meal. The restaurant is open on Thursday through Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for dinner.

Domaine Chandon is approximately sixty miles northeast of San Francisco.