Idle Hour Tasting Room
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Located just a few moments from Yosemite National Park's southern gate, Queen's Inn offers one of the finest lodging experiences in the area. The twelve room inn is fully renovated and provides the customer service of a small, intimate California Inn. Queen's picturesque wine bar & beer garden is the perfect place to relax after a hard day at work or a full day of sightseeing.

Listen to the sounds of the Fresno River and the many different types of wildlife that live on (and pass through) this Oakhurst property. At Idle Hour, we focus on single-vineyard designated wines: Pinot Noirs from select Santa Lucia Highlands and San Benito County Vineyards, Madera County Viognier and Syrah and Clarksburg Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Franc.
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We focus on single-vineyard designated wines: Pinot Noirs from select Santa Lucia Highlands and San Benito County Vineyards, Madera County Viognier and Syrah and Clarksburg Tempranillo, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Franc. We are open for wine tasting Wed - Sun 11am - 5pm or call (559) 760-9090 to make an appointment.
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RECIPE BY SAVORY/SWEET/ECLECTIC Yield: 1 8-10 inch pizza Ingredients For Caramelized Onions 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 large onions, thinly sliced 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 1sprig fresh thyme For Mushrooms 2 tablespoons olive oil 2.
Located just a few moments from Yosemite National Park, Queen's Inn offers one of the finest lodging experiences in our area. Our inn is fully renovated and provides the customer service of a small, intimate California Inn. If you are looking for the ultimate stay in the Yosemite Area, Queen's Inn has the perfect room for you.
Our bar offers a selection of more than ninety premium wines, and an exciting selection of micro-brewed and imported beers. Our picturesque beer garden is the perfect place to relax after a hard day at work or a full day of sightseeing. Listen to the sounds of the Fresno River and the many different types of wildlife that live on (and pass through) our property.
Idle Hour Winery & Kitchen and Queen's Inn & Wine Bar are located on the same property, 13 miles south of Yosemite National Park in the beautiful western Sierra Nevada foothills. We are open for wine tasting daily from 11am until 5pm, and Sundays, 10am until 2 pm. Our Kitchen is open for lunch service as well, Mondays-Wednesdays, 12pm to 4pm, Thursdays-Saturdays, 12pm-6 pm and Sunday Brunch from 10am-2pm.
Reviews (12)
Marti Leinz
Marti Leinz
Jan 06, 2022
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Delicious food, good selection of tasty wines, and a friendly and informative staff. We really enjoyed our visit.
Ilana Phone
Ilana Phone
Oct 02, 2021
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SO GOOD! The food is absolutely delicious, wine is great and the service just perfect.
Sitting on the porch is nice even on a vary hot day.
Highly recommend.
Erika Blymyer
Erika Blymyer
Sep 22, 2021
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My friend and I had a magical experience here! We both had the avocado toast, delicious and fresh, I had the sangria and it was also yummy and refreshing. We sat under a beautiful tree, made us feel like we had a private table. Jennifer was the best! She was fun, sweet and attentive and even told us tourists about Bass Lake that we went to after and had the best day! Thank you Jennifer! I can't recommend this place more, and it's even dog friendly, and if my dog isn't invited, I'm not going! It will be a highlight of my trip. Thank you!
D. Smith
D. Smith
Jul 01, 2021
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They are so awesome here! Very casual setting so for those of us that get nervous about white table cloths or taking notes through a tasting... this is your place! But don't think that means they don't know their wines so quiz away if you are expert level... or just curious... They have a great tasting of 5 wines for $8!!! Try to find that price in Napa or Paso. (And occasionally they might throw an extra wine at you... shhh) Plenty of shade and breeze escaping Yosemite National Park. A kitchen is tucked in the corner if you come hungry, but the wines are available with or without accoutrement
Tracy Hanson
Tracy Hanson
May 29, 2021
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This quaint little kitchen was in a beautiful and peaceful location. Our server, Genevieve, was friendly and attentive. We stopped on a whim but plan on returning ❤️
Brandi R.
Brandi R.
May 15, 2021
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Stopped there on way from Fresno to Yosemite and sat indoors at the wine bar. Had an absolute great time, everyone was so welcoming and the knowledge they had of the winemaker was great. Strongly recommend the Cab Franc!
Kandice Cardoza
Kandice Cardoza
May 12, 2021
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Some local friends and I went to see the live band on a Saturday evening and enjoy dinner on the outside patio. It was so much fun! The Vince Warner band was great and the dinner was delicious! Honestly, being on the patio is such an experience in itself. It is so lovely with all of the trees surrounding you and the fresh mountain air to breathe in, while you enjoy your meal and the music. Lisa and Philip, the two bartenders, were both so sweet and make you feel like they've known you forever. I didn't meet Anna, one of the owners, but Deb, the other owner, is terrific! She has the greatest personality
Caitlin Giammona
Caitlin Giammona
Mar 25, 2021
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Spent a lovely leisurely 3 hours here on a Thursday afternoon. Enjoyed sitting under a blossom tree, wine tasting, and their flatbread pizzas. We ended up taking home three bottles and we'll definitely be back!
Joseph Littleton
Joseph Littleton
Mar 13, 2021
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Got there on a Monday 20 min before they closed and they were as happy to see us as if we didn’t come at the end of their day. Excellent wine tasting. Excellent Oyster Mushroom Flatbread with micro greens. Wonderful Inn on the River. Highly recommend! Thank you for being a gracious Harvest Host.
Darla Armo
Darla Armo
Mar 09, 2021
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Great ambiance, food and service. I recommend and will be back. Hidden secret💗
Lesli Corrigan Kight
Lesli Corrigan Kight
Feb 28, 2021
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Yes, we recommend going! The food was great, the wine fabulous and the service was top notch. Anna Marie-the wine maker-is very knowledgeable and friendly. Loved it!
M. K.
M. K.
Jan 11, 2021
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Fantastic! All of the wine and food was amazing and staff was incredibly friendly. We did a tasting and all the wine was great, we ended up taking home a few bottles of the Sauvignon Blanc and the Cabernet Franc (it was a close call with the Red Blend). Food was all delicious too (we had a charcuterie board, homemade tomato soup w/ a fancy grilled cheese, and roasted artichoke salad)! Definitely worth a stop if you're anywhere in the Bass Lake / Oakhurst area!