Hidden Gems: Independent Wineries Worth Discovering in 2024

There’s an incredible thrill to finding that one piece of art that perfectly fits the space you’ve been trying to fill, or the smell of those brand-new leather seats in your jet. It was all worth the search. Opening that bottle of wine you finally got your hands on, the one you’ve heard so much about, bursting with rich berries and flavorful tannins? The feeling is no different.

According to the Wines Vines Analytics Winery Database, there are more than 11,600 wineries in the U.S. alone. Many of those are independent wineries who invest their resources towards making limited quantities of exceptional wines, not marketing and distribution—which makes finding them a challenging task.

Even the most ambitious wine lover c...