Gemstone Vineyard

Napa Valley · Yountville · Yountville AVA
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Hours
Live official schedule required
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Phone
(707) 944-1823
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Tasting Fee
From $100
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Reservations
Required
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Est.
1998

About Gemstone Vineyard

Gemstone Vineyard is best understood as a small-production Napa Valley wine producer with a brand-specific story that deserves current source verification. The existing Wino Notion page should lead with that identity instead of treating every Napa winery name as an interchangeable tasting-room listing. The content audit is designed to give travelers a clear answer about what the producer represents, how its wines or hospitality fit into Napa Valley, and whether the record should appear in an active itinerary.

The current handling classification is appointment-only or limited visitor destination. Direct confirmation or an accepted reservation is required before arrival. Where the winery publishes a physical address, that address still should not be treated as permission to arrive unless the official visit page or a written confirmation identifies it as the guest entrance. Prices, tasting duration, purchase waivers, food, outdoor seating, tours, age restrictions, pets, accessibility, and group limits should remain tied to the exact reservation selected.

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Gemstone has changed hands twice since 1997 and now makes about 2,000 cases a year under winemaker Julian Fayard.
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Two ownership changes since 1997Founded by Suzie and Paul Frank; sold to Michael and Carole Marks in 2008, then to Jason Rebrook in 2023.
Bench-land site bordering OakvilleThe 17-acre estate sits in a narrow strip of the Yountville AVA next to Oakville and Stags Leap District.
No public tasting programGemstone sells mainly through an allocation list rather than hosting public visits.
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Featured Wines

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Heritage Collection Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Yountville, Napa Valley
One of Gemstone's limited estate Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings.
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CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Ruby Barrel Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Current release · Yountville, Napa Valley
A limited barrel-selection Cabernet Sauvignon from the estate.
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CHARDONNAY
Gemstone Estate Chardonnay
Current release · Yountville, Napa Valley
A small-lot Chardonnay from the original block still planted on the property, roughly 50 cases a year.
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Wine names confirmed via gemstonevineyard.com and napawineproject.com, July 2026; the estate does not publish current vintages or pricing publicly, selling primarily through an allocation list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tasting room hours at Gemstone Vineyard?

Gemstone Vineyard's tasting room hours are By appointment only. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm with the winery before visiting.

Is Gemstone Vineyard wheelchair accessible?

Yes - Gemstone Vineyard offers wheelchair accessible facilities.

How much do tastings cost at Gemstone Vineyard?

Tastings at Gemstone Vineyard generally fall in the $$$$ price range. Check with the winery for current tasting options.

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