EmmaLily Winery in Morgan Hill has a relaxed yet lively atmosphere that makes it feel like a mini getaway without leaving town. The white wine we tried was crisp and refreshing and the outdoor tasting area really adds to the experience--open, scenic, and welcoming. There's even a horse and several friendly farm cats roaming the property, which adds a lot of charm and character. When I visited, there was live music, local vendors, and a party bus group, giving the winery a fun, social energy without feeling overwhelming. The owner(s) and staff were very personable and seemed to know many of the guests, creating a sense of community and a local, neighborhood feel. If you're looking for a laid-back winery in the Bay Area with live music, outdoor seating, and a friendly crowd, EmmaLily Winery is worth a visit. read more

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We stumbled into this cute little vinery on the third Sunday of the month and to our delight they were offering complimentary wine tasting. The place is very beautiful with greenery all around. This is a family owned business and there is so much warmth from the hosts right from when we enter. There are 6 wines to taste ( all red ). We really enjoyed the ambiance and the cherry on the top was the live music. Overall great spot, we will definitely be back for Nashville night Fridays with our friends ! read more

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Exceptional wines paired with attentive, welcoming service that elevates the entire experience.

A hidden gem. This has become our favorite winery in Morgan hill. California red wines. If you love bold red and smooth wines, this is the place for you! We loved all the red wines. Comp tasting and generous pours. It doesn't get better than that! We loved the Ona Carmen Cuvee 2018 and Monarch 2018 Merlot. We came here Saturday around 3:30pm. Very hospitable staff. It's family owned and the family are the staff. Plenty of outdoor seating. Very peaceful setting. Pretty much all the table chairs have cushion. Outside food is allowed. We met the Steve, his daughter Emma, Emma's husband. They even have a cat and 3 dogs on site. The tasting room is open aired. 1 restroom only. There was a florist truck selling some unique flowers for around $20-25 depending on the size. Needless to say, we became members. Half price delicious wines? We are sold. Sad that they are only open the 3rd weekend of each month. Quality over quantity though! It closes at 5pm but we stayed a bit longer finishing up our wines. read more

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The BEST winery in the South Bay for red wines! I have been recommended to this winery by many, and it lived up to my expectations. They only open every 3rd Saturday and Sunday of the month, and I highly recommend that if you are reading this review, you are currently making plans to be there! We came as a party of 4 with no reservation and brought along our own food to picnic, as there is plenty of shady lounge areas. To see the wines available for tasting, check out their website before you arrive; they also have menus to help you keep track of your tasting. We were able to taste 6 different wines, and watch out: the pours are 3 oz pours! Most wineries only do 1 oz tastings of 4 wines - when I asked them why they were so generous, they responded, "We just want everyone to get drunk and have a great time!" By the time we had finished all 6 flights (~2.5 hrs), we were very happy drunks! There is no cell service here, so make sure to come with a designated driver. The majority of their wines are made with grapes grown nearby (support local!) and they had a great variety of wines. In this wine region, wines can often be lacking flavor and depth, but EmmaLily wines have distinct flavors and some are very deep reds (although not as deep as Robert Mondavi wines) Our favorite that we ended up buying was the Cosmos ($175), made of estate grown wine grapes. Yes, the wines are quite pricey at $90-275 per bottle, but wine club members get 50% off and anyone can join by buying 6 bottles at the wine club price. Even better, the tastings are FREE and each person drank $30+ of wine. Don't take advantage of this amazing winery; please buy a bottle of wine or join their wine club at the end of your tasting. Overall, this is one of my favorite wineries in Morgan Hill. It's hidden away and there is no data (download everything beforehand or ditch the phone), so bring good company, good food, and prepare to drink some great wine out on the country. read more

what a delightful way to spend a day. forget the trek to Napa, enjoy world class wines hosted by a charming couple. Steve and Laura Peterson have built a lovely intimate oasis right in Morgan Hill. the grounds are so nice and the tasting room was an unexpected treat. we had a relaxed, pressure free experience in less than a 45 minute drive. if you are in Morgan Hill or even in the vicinity, don't miss this special treat. it's a great way to entertain your guests or just spoil yourself! Thank you so much. We will be back soon! read more

WOW Are you kidding me? The wine is so good and tasty! This is my new favorite place to get my wine. Just love it here and the wine tasting was phenomenal! Thanks Emma for recommending your house special. I will continue to support your business and will recommend all my friends to buy from you. Thank you and please don't stop doing what you do. read more

Love me some Laura's Love! Attended quite a few events here and each time has been amazing!! Steve and Laura are so welcoming and just the sweetest people you could ever have the pleasure of meeting. Be visiting again soon. Xoxo read more

Delicious Cabs and Bordeaux in Morgan Hill? Yes! Emmalily Vineyards - tucked behind Morgan Hill's iconic cone-shaped El Toro mountain north west side about 10 minutes off 101's Cochrane exit. Sold at restaurants like Morton's and Odeum and named after the owners' two daughters, enjoy great reds and great people. In addition to vineyard dogs but there is also two pot belly pigs, a Shetland pony and a horse! For a nice scenic route googlemap through Almaden to scenic McKean/Oak Glen Rds - take a left when road ends past Calero Reservoir and a right on Dahlberg. Check facebook site for tasting dates/times: https://www.facebook.com/EmmaLilyVineyards read more

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This is one of the few Morgan Hill wineries we have left to try. It was a few drive and we finally found the house. We didn't know what to expect but was surprised they didn't have a tasting fee. The first couple of wine were ok but then they got better. In fact very good. My only problem is the cost. I just can't afford a bottle of their wine. The owners are wonderful people as are the customers we spoke with. You should go and buy a bottle. It will help offset my tasting. read more

Napa offerings have nothing on this winery. Their cabernet's are delicious and reasonably priced. The best Cabernet Sauvignon wines tend to have deep color, good structure and a full body. They are tannic in youth, especially when matured in oak, and often require a few years to soften before they become enjoyable to drink. These wines at EmmaLily do not disappoint. It's a boutique winery, with an incredible atmosphere. Everyone there was relaxed and friendly. They allow you to bring your own food to snack on, or for pairings. They are open the 3rd weekend of every month. read more

We happened upon EmmaLily one afternoon, and we are so happy that we did. The tasting room is situated on a beautiful, welcoming property. They were currently offering six red wines in their tastings, ALL of which were absolutely delicious. At most places I have tasted at, I generally like 1 or 2 wines from each tasting, but I truly loved all of the wines I tasted at EmmaLily. They were all robust, complex and full bodied, yet fruit forward and easy on the palate. The owner was pouring our wines, and he was extremely kind, sociable and generous. I also liked that the property had several different areas to hangout out, depending on your personal preference. They have farm animals on site, which made it an even more enjoyable experience. I highly recommend EmmaLily for your next wine tasting experience! read more

Wine snob here. This place is where my grandparents go to buy their cabs. My grandpa said this is as good as it's gets. He's 80 years old, so I believe him. This is a nice ,cozy vineyard with the most absolute greatest wine you will find. Thanks for your being in the neighborhood. read more

Just went for wine tasting here- awesome experience! First, the most beautiful and whimsical drive to EmmaLily vineyards. Next, the selection of reds is top notch - true for every year we tasted... I enjoyed meeting the owners, Steve and Laura - thank you, guys, for your hospitality and sharing your wisdom and expertise. I definitely plan on coming back soon. read more

EmmaLilly Vinyards is a treasure find in the area of Morgan Hill. Amazing fine wines, and with great interaction with the winemaker himself, Steve Petersen, you really get to know how amazing wine is made, and appreciation for the final product. With quite a few selections to choose from, and very good prices for some of the south Bay's best wines, you can rely on Emmalilly Vinyards for those special moments that require a great wine. The winery is set within a relaxing property, and it feels like home when you bring some friends along to enjoy a great wine tasting experience. I recommend Emmalilly Wines for your restaurant, event, wedding, and a great evening home family dinner! Cheers! read more

This place has the best wine and servers! Such a cheerful, warm and bright place to taste and hang out. Recommending this place everywhere we go! read more

Upon entering EmmaLily Winery you will notice right away the calm, Welcoming atmosphere that Steve and Laura Peterson have created at this Boutique Winery. We have had the privilege of attending not just Wine club events, but Private events as well. Each, tastefully organized and so much fun! Laura's Love is our favorite, we pair this often with a nice Rib Eye steak, Rock cod, or a simple green salad. Please note we are not picky, if another one of their Cabs are open we will enjoy a nice glass of that too.. No problem :) We have learned so much from them in the years that we have been visiting. The process is truly amazing, it makes you appreciate their tasteful Cabs even more. We also wanted to mention that the grounds are just beautiful! Many different seating locations for you to choose from. You can bring your own snack, relax and enjoy the space around you in an unhurried way. The Tasting room is open and airy, It'll make you want want to stay all day... We can assure you in the end you will not leave empty handed. In addition to their Wines, I personally Love that they also sell candles that are made from their wine bottles.. Several to choose from and the scents are so nice and last forever! They also have some very nice apparel to choose from. The winery is open every 3rd weekend of the month. C & J read more

If you want to drink some of the best wines you have ever tasted you should definitely give EmmaLilly Vineyards a try. I have enjoyed wines all over Napa and Sonoma and I would rate EmmaLilly's wines in the very top tiers in those two regions. Their wines are exceptional and the owners are wonderful people. read more

If you love good wine and are looking for a boutique winery with great wines look no further. Steve is an exceptional wine maker. Just the other night we opened a bottle of his Dos Rios Cabernet 2007. What an amazing wine, we were just blown away. Sooo good. You can't go wrong with this winery. read more

Top wine and winemaker South of Napa. Hidden gem in a low key estate with a focus on low key hosting and 65degree wine making. Old world style with new world controls so pure bliss and no headaches. Four yeasts are mixed with French oak, pure Cabernet franc grapes in French oak with one oxygen exposure. Expensive but well worth it as Morton Steak chain attests to. I wish they would join county and local wine association to help place us further in the map and teach other local wine makers how to do it right read more

No need to travel all the way to crowded and overpriced Napa Valley to taste top tier Cabernet Sauvignon. Emmalily vineyards, tucked into a rustic valley in the hills west of Morgan Hill, produces several Cabs that are beautifully crafted and delicious to taste. On the afternoon that we were there, Steve, the owner and his wife, Laura, were pouring four Cabs and a Merlot. All were from the Santa Clara Valley except one cab from Lake County. All wines were outstanding and can be enjoyed immediately but will certainly age for a very long time. While not inexpensive by any means, Cabs of this quality, if produced at typical Napa wineries would command much loftier prices. The owners, Steve and Laura, were both knowledgable, and enthusiastic about their wines. Open on weekends only, be sure and call to make sure they are open and do not have a private event going on. read more

EmmaLily - Some of the fabulous EmmaLily wines being poured at the tasting room near Morgan Hill, CA. Both from magnum and from 750ml bottles. - Wineries Near Me - Morgan Hill, California

I love this place! I am a noob when it comes to wine but this was the best wine tasting experience ever! First, thanks to California Passport Tours for setting up our visit. Secondly, Steve and his lovely wife Laura are so funny, sweet and welcoming!!! They are so passionate about wine making and the quality shows in the wine... AMAZING! Steve and Laura explained the process, blends, history and offered a variety of their wines for tasting. Steve personally poured the wine and kept track of everyone's order (no one was skipped and everyone had the opportunity to try EVERY wine offered). Also important, our glasses were never empty. ;) I would highly recommend them! Their wine tasting hours are limited but definitely worth the wait! You haven't tasted great cab wine until you visit here! ^_^ read more

This winery is top notch! From the moment we walked in, the owners, Steve and Laura, were friendly and engaging. They were very attentive to each pouring describing the wines in detail. They were happy to answer any questions we had or just shoot the breeze. The wines are phenomenal! They are known for their cabernet sauvignon, which is aged for 34 months and has a nice soft finish. They are open the 3rd weekend of the month. This is definitely one of our new favorite wineries and we can't wait to go again! read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE....this winery has a beautiful location. The owners are wonderful and very knowledgeable about wine. The tasting room is gorgeous and has a comfortable but upscale feeling. Now for the actual wine...perfection. I am a bit of a red wine snob and loved everything I tasted! I highly recommend Emmalilly to anyone and everyone. read more

A hidden gem! Adorable and quaint setting tucked away in the Morgan Hill hills. The owners were delightful to interact with and definitely take pride in their venture. There's an abundance of animals to visit as well. And to top everything off, the wines are DELICIOUS! Can't wait for my next visit! read more

Took my brother inlaw out there today to enjoy their GREAT wine. Steve and Laura are incredibly cordial and accommodating. We had a terrific time and left with a couple bottles of my favorite, "Laura's Love". Absolutely incredible cab. Treat yourself to a visit to see what you've been missing. You won't be disappointed!!! read more

Our favorite winery in Morgan Hill! Can not recommend highly enough. Off the beaten path, they serve up some of the best reds in the Valley- my husband's favorite is the Madeleine, mine is Laura's Love. The Petersons make every visit a great time! read more

Honestly, I didn't get it!!! The place was a dump! You're greeted with a porta potty and garbage cans. Granted the winemaker is hospitable, but $200 for a wine that taste as good Solis! No way. This is Gilroy, get over yourselves! read more

I came here with heavy doubt. This place blew me away just in the wines. To top it off the owners are so fun and personable...I'm sure I'll be in their club very soon! read more

Wow, not sure where to start. The owners of this winery are probably the most fun people I have ever met. The wine is amazing and the atmosphere is great. If you are looking for some amazing wine or an amazing time, then head over to Emmalily. read more

EmmaLily Vineyards combines exceptional Bordeaux wines with warm hospitality in a very comfortable, beautiful and peaceful venue. We are so glad we discovered this winery! read more

I am forever spoiled by the most amazing Cabs I have tasted! This wine, the winemaker Steve and Laura clearly love what they do, and it shows the moment you walk up to a welcoming, warm and relaxed atmosphere. Thank you EmmaLily Vineyards for sharing your amazing wines, they exceed beyond expectations...as well as your gracious hospitality!! read more

Great wine and fun owners! FYI, they're open for tasting the 3rd weekend of the month.

First time at Emmalily, had a great time wine tasting. The wines are excellent would highly recommend them. Such a fun atmosphere and they had great hosts filing in for the owners. read more

FANTASTIC!! You wont meet nicer people, or drink better wine anywhere else! A true boutique-style winery with attention paid to every detail in the wine-making process. Truly handcrafted, complex, and well-rounded cabernet offerings. read more

Would really have liked to write a review about our EmmaLilly experience but when we got to the winery, despite the sigh saying open Saturday and Sunday 1-5, it was closed. It was 3:30 and there was no explanation. checked their web site but it is not helpful. We understand that small businesses might have to close from time to time but would expect at least a "sorry ..." sign for customers who drive out during their posted business hours. After seeing their signs all over the back roads of East Morgan Hill, we thought we would give them a try....guess not. We will just continue patronizing the other wineries in Morgan Hill that are actually open when they say they are. read more

If you are a Cab lover like I am, you MUST go tasting at Emmalily Winery. You won't be disappointed. The "Laura's Love" and "Cosmos Passion" are hands down 2 of the best wines I've ever tasted. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, Steve's knowledge and passion for making beautiful wine is a joy to experience. read more

Enjoy outstanding robust Cabs at Emma Lily's Vineyards in the hills behind El Toro in Morgan Hill. Not only is the wine delicious but the owners are so personable and love sharing their passion for their wines. Emma Lily's Vineyards is a family run boutique winery named for the owners two daughters. In addition to the wine, enjoy the beautiful setting, their two pot belly pigs, a pony, a horse, two goats and dogs. Emma Lily's is open for tasting the first and third weekends of the month. read more