Yountville Live transforms the single day “Taste of Yountville” food festival into a four-day VIP experience with special events held in restaurants, caves and wineries around Napa Valley.
This multi-day celebration of food, wine and music features some of the world’s best chefs, Napa Valley’s most revered wineries and Grammy award-winning musicians.
Guests can join an exclusive group of foodies on a culinary adventure. Unlike most food festivals, Yountville Live’s VIP weekend provides guests with unique access to the celebrity chefs, vintners and musicians who create intimate experiences throughout the weekend. Learn more about what is in store when you join us at Yountville Live.
The 6th annual Yountville Live is a 4-day weekend celebration of food, wine and music featuring some of the area's best chefs and visiting culinary talent, Napa Valley's most revered wineries, and Grammy award-winning and emerging musicians. Special events held in restaurants, wineries and other unique locations in Yountville and throughout Napa Valley await VIP guests where they will gain unique access to celebrity chefs, vintners, and musicians who create intimate experiences throughout the weekend.
Yountville Live VIP Weekend Pass includes:
Thursday, March 19, 2020 | 7PM – 10PM
The Yountville Live weekend starts off with the ultimate VIP sensory experience, featuring an exquisite dinner paired with a premium winery and tableside, acoustic performance guaranteed to set the tone for the rest of the weekend.
Friday, March 20, 2020 | 12PM
In 2019, the Friday afternoon Salon Session series offers a unique interactive lunch experience with featured chefs and winemakers, further enhanced with an intimate musical performance. During their midday experience, guests may walk the vineyards with the most celebrated vineyard managers, try their hands at preparing signature dishes in the kitchens of Yountville's most famous restaurants, blend wines with renowned winemakers, or something else entirely!
Friday, March 20, 2020 | 6PM – 10PM
During the annual Red Carpet Gala, attendees will be treated to a multi-course, epicurean extravaganza designed by featured Chefs and paired with some of the finest wines from around Napa Valley. Also included will be a special musical performance to top off the evening. Hosted in The Pavilion at The Estate Yountville.
HOSTS: Joe Wagner of Copper Cane Wines and Amanda McCrossin of SommVivant.
CHEFS: Gustavo Rios, Timothy Humphrey, Simon Majumdar, and Emily Buller.
MUSIC: Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness.
POURING WINERIES: The Clif Family, Cliff Lede, Belle Glos, Mira, and Handwritten.
Friday, March 20, 2020 | 10PM – 1AM
After the Gala, attendees are invited to The Social to meet & mingle with the weekend’s performing artists, chefs, and winemakers at the Late Night VIP Party. Dance the night away and indulge in late-night bites, cocktails, and a selection of wine and beer.
MUSIC: Louie Giovanni
Saturday, March 21, 2020 | 11AM - 5PM
The legendary Taste of Yountville is a day-long celebration of food, wine, and music, held in the heart of Yountville, Napa Valley’s culinary capital. Tasting pavilions feature top restaurants sampling their signature dishes, wineries pouring some of their best selections, live musical performances from emerging as well as internationally known artists, chef demonstrations featuring local and celebrity chefs, customized sponsor activations, and more. Hosted at The Pavilion at The Estate Yountville.
TASTINGS: AVOW, Blossom Catering, Bottega Napa Valley, Bounty Hunter Wine Bar & Smokin' BBQ, Croqueta, Kollar Chocolates, Market Restaurant, Napa Valley Bistro, Nick Sherman, Oakville Grocery, Ottimo, Palate Private Dining, Protea, and Shackfords Kitchen Store.
CHEFS: Simon Majumdar, Itamar Abramovitch, Joy Bauer, Anita Cartagena, Jessie James Decker, Angel Espinoza, Chris Kollar, Dominick Maietta, Jorge Perez, Nick Sherman, Nate Smith, Brandon Watts, Sebastian + Sarah Wells, and Michael Williams.
TASTE OF YOUNTVILLE POURING WINERIES: Domaine Chandon, Falcor Wines, Girard Winery, HALL Wines, Hope & Grace Wines, Jessup Cellars, Leonard Wine Co., Luna Vineyards, MadoroM, Mersenne Wines, Napa Smith Brewery, Paraduxx, Peju Province Winery, Priest Ranch, Robert Biale Vineyards, Robert Mondavi Winery, St. Mayhem Craft Wine Coolers, V. Sattui Winery, and Whetstone Wine Cellars.
MUSIC: Alexis Wilkins, Barrett Baber, Bexar, Cole Taylor + Chase McGill, Devin Dawson, Everette, Jordy Searcy, Madison Kozak, Nick Howard, Noah Guthrie, Sammy Rae & The Friends, Sykamore, Roger Hodges + Terri Jo Box, and Louie Giovanni.
Saturday, March 21, 2020 (during Taste of Yountville)
Yountville Live VIPs experience the highest level of wine making excellence with exclusive access to the Grand Cru Tasting Pavilion during Taste of Yountville, where Napa Valley’s most extraordinary winemakers will be pouring distinctive selections of their top-shelf wines in an elegant art lounge. Hosted at The Social at The Estate Yountville.
GRAND CRU POURING WINERIES: Amizetta Estate Winery, Anthem Winery, Bell Wine Cellars, Caymus Vineyards, Falcor Wines, Ghost Block Estate Wines, Handwritten Wines, Hestan Vineyards, Italics Winegrowers, Mersenne Wines, Peju Province Winery, Rocca Family Vineyards, Round Pond Estate Winery, Somerston Estate, and more.
Sunday, March 22, 2020 | 10AM – 1PM
Yountville Live welcomes VIPs to one final celebration with the decadent Bubbles Brunch featuring an intimate musical performance, a chef inspired brunch of craft foods, and of course, sparkling wine. Hosted at The Pavilion at The Estate Yountville.
MUSIC: Jessie James Decker
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Can’t make it to the full weekend? Join us for one-day of indulgence at Taste of Yountville on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Advanced tickets are on sale now for $195 per person. Click here to purchase single day Taste of Yountville tickets.
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