There’s nothing that can cap off an excellent day of hiking, swimming, or skiing quite like a glass of wine. And whether you’re looking for a romantic wine tasting for two or a bottle of bubbly to celebrate with friends, Mammoth Lakes has options for every occasion.
In this article, we’re highlighting the best places to enjoy wine in Mammoth!
Side Door Wine Bar & Cafe
100 Canyon Blvd (at the Village)
Side Door is an award-winning cellar with an excellent location and an even more excellent wine list! Not only do they have one of the most extensive collections in town (over 350 bottles to choose from!), but they also offer a full seasonal food menu.
But despite their accolades and impressive stock of boutique wines, Side Door is one of the most welcoming and laid-back spots in Mammoth. The staff is warm and knowledgeable, and they’ll be happy to help you find your perfect wine. And, if you’re hoping to enjoy a high quality wine with your dog, Side Door is pet-friendly. They even have offerings for dogs on the menu!
The Shed | Wine & Charcuterie
3325a Main Street
Despite a name that brings to mind gardening tools, the Shed is serving up something much more elegant. In this small delicatessen style shop, high quality wines and gorgeously-designed charcuterie boards are on the menu. And no matter if you stop in for a spur-of-the-moment pairing or are planning for a special event, the Shed is sure to surpass your expectations.
They frequently do collaborations with other chefs in town as well as visiting sommeliers to create unique pairings and themed events (the next one is a curated movie night!) So, you’ll want to keep tabs on their social media to see what’s on the calendar during your next trip.
Bevi Bene
587 Old Mammoth Road
If you’re a fan of Old World wines in particular, then you’re going to love the offerings at Bevi Bene. This small boutique wine shop specializes in Italian and French wines, and offers both wines by the glass and bottles from the cellar. They’re also available for private events at their location or wine catering for weddings, parties, and corporate events.
Currently Bevi Bene is closed for the summer of 2026, but don’t take them off your list! They plan on reopening in November to kick off the next ski season!
Skadi Fine Alpine Dining
3228 Main Street
Skadi is a Mammoth icon, and it has been wowing customers with high-level fine dining since its opening in 1995 (on the winter solstice, to be exact.) The ambiance is intimate, chic Scandinavian ski lodge, with an open kitchen format that gives you a personal experience with chef Ian Algerøen. And boy, do they know wine. If you’re looking for an unforgettable meal with truly exquisite wine pairings, Skadi will deliver.
Keep in mind that Skadi is by reservation, only! With only ten tables and four bar seats, it’s best to plan ahead.
The Mogul
1528 Tavern Rd
If you’re in the mood for steak, most locals will recommend that you head over to the Mogul. After all, this place has been Mammoth’s go-to steakhouse for over fifty years!
But, the Mogul isn’t only known for prime rib. With a diverse menu featuring ahi, lamb, elk, and lobster, it also needs an extensive wine list to achieve perfect pairings for each dish! There are over ten options for wines by the glass plus a much larger selection of bottles for the table.
Lakefront Restaurant
163 Twin Lakes Road
The long-standing Tamarack Lodge, on the edge of Twin Lakes, is home to one of the most respected fine dining establishments in Mammoth Lakes. The Lakefront offers an intimate culinary experience with historic charm, excellent service, and a wine collection that will satisfy any aficionado.
If you want to explore the wine list without the five course meal, consider stopping in around lunchtime during the summer for a light lunch and wine pairing on the patio.
Mammoth Jazzfest
Located at the Village at Mammoth on July 10th and 11th, the two-night Jazzfest is part music festival, part wine tasting. You’ll be able to take in the smooth sounds of jazz performances and sign up for a walking wine tour with tastings from a variety of different vineyards.
The proceeds of the Jazzfest go towards the Mammoth High School Scholarship Program, which is a great way to support local families!
Mammoth Wine Weekend
The second wine-based event of the summer is Mammoth Wine Weekend, which takes place August 14th and 15th. At this festival, also to take place at the Village at Mammoth, over 30 wineries will offer tastings all afternoon. There are also additional special events, including various fine dining and wine pairing events at Mammoth Mountain, the Lakefront Restaurant, and Vulcania at the Village.
Like Jazzfest, this is a charitable event! The proceeds from Mammoth Wine Weekend go directly to the Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation to support their education and athletic programming.
Other tips for enjoying wine in the Eastern Sierra
As you can see, there are so many ways to enjoy wine up here in Mammoth Lakes. But, before the wine starts flowing, here are a few final tips for imbibing up here in the mountains:
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Make sure to book your designated driver in advance. Whether you plan on having a sober friend drive, book a taxi, or use public transportation, make sure that you know how you’ll get back to your condo after enjoying a bottle (or more!) Or, if you book a Mammoth Mountain Reservations condo that is within walking distance to the Village or Downtown, you could walk!
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Drink plenty of water. If you’re feeling dry when drinking wine in Mammoth, it probably has more to do with the elevation than the tannins. Drinking alcohol above 8,000ft can put you at higher risk for dehydration, so make sure that you’re drinking plenty of water between glasses of wine.
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Pay close attention to how your palette may change at high altitude. This one isn’t a word of caution but rather a fun fact. Because as it turns out, your taste buds might act differently at high altitude, namely losing some of their capacity to perceive sweetness and saltiness and being more sensitive to bitter and acidic flavors. And, because the air here is quite dry, you might find it more challenging to perceive secondary flavor notes as low humidity makes it difficult for your nose to latch onto scent molecules. That means, you definitely don’t want to skip smelling your wine before you taste it to make sure you’re getting the full effect. For most people, these changes will be very subtle, and you might even see it as a fun test to see whether your wine identification skills can hold up to the challenge of high altitude.
Where will you try wine in Mammoth Lakes?
Whether you enjoy a glass at a local restaurant or pick up a bottle to bring back to the condo, there is no shortage of good wine here in Mammoth Lakes!
When you’re ready to book your next trip to the Eastern Sierra, take a look at the condos we have available at Mammoth Mountain Reservations. We can promise that whichever condo you book, there will be a corkscrew waiting for its moment to shine!