EmmaLily Vineyards

Morgan Hill · Santa Clara Valley

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EmmaLily runs like a 1970s Napa operation dropped into modern Morgan Hill—free tastings, the winemaker pouring, and Cabernet made with the kind of attention that went extinct elsewhere decades ago. They do micro-fermentations and 34-month barrel aging on wines that price like Napa ($180-$250) but without the tasting fee racket. It's open one weekend a month, seats yourself on the lawn, BYOP (bring your own picnic), and feels like visiting someone's personal project that happens to produce 1,500 cases of serious reds annually. If you want fruit-forward, bold Cabernet from Santa Clara Valley that actually competes, this is the address.

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Open only third full weekend of each month. Small production (under 1,500 cases). Winemaker present at tastings. Micro-fermentation approach with extended barrel aging (34+ months). No food service but outside food allowed.

Visit Snapshot

Wine Types

Cabernet Sauvignon

Atmosphere

ScenicCasual

Best For

Friends / GroupParents / Family Visit

Experience Level

Intermediate

Amenities

Large GroupsOutdoor SeatingOutside Food Welcome

Reservations

Walk-ins Welcome

Location

EmmaLily Vineyards

2105 Dahlberg Drive

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

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