Description: At Tahoe-based Illanta Wines, we make small batch, limited production wines with exceptional grapes sourced from California’s wine country.
Founded by two friends who share a passion for strong community and great wine, Illanta Wines is the inspiration of Jessica Stanley and Allison Yonto. Illanta started as an idea between friends: What if we made a wine that not only delivered distinctive taste but also gave back to the community that’s given us so much? Jessica and Allison moved to California’s Lake Tahoe area and met each other through a mutual love of outdoor adventures and gatherings abundant with close friends, quality food, and great wi
From our home base amongst the high peaks and majestic emerald waters of Lake Tahoe, we bring you exclusive, small batch wines produced from grapes sourced from Napa, Sonoma, and Santa Barbara’s Santa Rita Hills. As an “Urban” Winery we have the flexibility to source grapes for the appellations where each varietal grows best, setting up the perfect foundation for high quality wine, and allowing us to work with farmers and growers using sustainable, environmentally-sound farming practices to create each vint
The name Illanta stems from our founder’s Italian heritage. Co-founder Allison Yonto’s great grandfather, who immigrated to the U.S. from Italy, had the family’s last name changed when he arrived in the States. It was originally Illanta (pronounced ‘Yahn-Ta’). Her grandfather shared with her family the value of hardwork, positivity, and gratitude. Both Jessica and Allison see aspects of Italy in their adopted home in Tahoe: It’s a place where the community gathers to relish close friends, beautiful surround