Do Wineries Charge for Wine Tasting

If you haven’t been to a California winery for a tasting visit in a while, you might experience sticker shock. The average price for a standard tasting fee has almost doubled in five years and is now $58 in Napa County and $30 in Sonoma County.

How much do tastings cost?

You should expect to pay $12 on average for a standard tasting. There are some really high-quality wineries that still offer free tastings here, so do some homework before heading out.

Is wine tasting in Napa free?

Free wine tasting in Napa, the land of the $40 tasting fee? Surprisingly, it does exist, and free tastings aren’t confined to start-up wineries looking to introduce wine drinkers to their new wines. In fact, some very well-established and highly respected Napa wineries also provide free wine tastings.