Yao Ming Family Wines

Yao Ming, global humanitarian, vintner and retired NBA star, opened a new hospitality center for his YAO MING® and Napa Crest wines in Napa Valley in February 2016. Just walking distance from downtown St. Helena, Yao Family Wines is a sophisticated and relaxing space to taste the basketball superstar’s collection of Napa Valley wines in style, surrounded by memorabilia of Ming’s sports career and philanthropic passions. The expansive marble-topped oval bar and intimate lounge spaces accommodate groups as well as private guided tastings. Yao Family Wines Collectors Circle members enjoy a comfortable private club lounge and outdoor patios shaded by olive trees. Tasting offerings include three menus: the Access Tasting with two Napa Crest wines and the YAO MING® Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon ($35), the Reserve Tasting with Napa Crest Red Blend, YAO MING® Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, YAO MING® Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and a cheese plate ($50), and a Library Tasting includes the 2010, 2011 and 2012 limited YAO MING® Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon ($80) served with a cheese plate. Yao Family Wines is open seven days a week 10 am to 5 pm at 929 Main Street, St. Helena, California. Private appointments and walk-in tastings are available. Guided tastings are available in Mandarin.