Cougar Vineyard & Winery
A family-run estate on the De Portola Wine Trail focused on Italian grape varieties grown on its own 17 acres, with an on-site osteria serving scratch-made Italian food. The tasting room is open to all ages with supervision, and leashed dogs may stay in outdoor areas. A good fit for a relaxed afternoon with food and weekend entertainment.
Italian varietalsEstate-grownOsteriaViewsBarrel room private events
Before you go
Tasting fee
$22 to $30 per person
$22 for six 1-oz pours; $30 includes a keepsake Cougar logo glass. Glasses $10 white / $15 red.
Reservations
Walk-ins welcome, groups book ahead
Groups of 10+ must call or email in advance. Weekend reservations required for groups of 6+; weekday reservations recommended for larger groups. 20% automatic gratuity for groups of 7+.
Dogs
Outdoor areas only
Outdoor areas only.
Kids
Welcome with an adult
Food
Restaurant: Sangio's Osteria
Picnics
No picnics
Live music
Yes
Fridays 5-8 PM and Sundays 2-5 PM; trivia Saturdays; country line dancing second Saturday monthly
Limos and buses
Not listed
Weddings and events
Not listed
Stay overnight
Not listed
Wine club
Yes
Checked against the winery's own website on November 12, 2026. Policies change, so confirm anything important with the winery before you go. Sources: cougarwinery.com (opens in a new tab), cougarwinery.com (opens in a new tab), cougarwinery.com (opens in a new tab), cougarwinery.com (opens in a new tab).
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