Where do I begin? Black Oak Mountain Vinyards is one of my favorite wedding venues to DJ at. They…read morealways do such a great job providing an awesome wedding day for their couples and make everyone feel like royalty. The views are unbelievably beautiful and the options for guests to take pictures are endless. Black Oak Mountain Vinyards is one of the number one wedding venues in Northern California hands-down! Also, the staff is genuinely amazing at making you feel at home and welcome. It truly is their pleasure to serve you. Black Oak Mountain Vinyards definitely deserves a full five star review! There are no negatives about them! - DJ Grant Petersen

There were quite a bit of major things that didn't go as planned. I understand that nothing is…read moregoing to be perfect, but I believe that the things that didn't go as planned were avoidable. For example, Meat bees (we should have had been pre-warned about the bees. We would have opted to have the reception inside had we been made aware). Many guest told us that they couldn't even enjoy the food because their plates were swarmed and they were afraid to sit outside due to the fear of being stung. *Although most of the guest were shuttled from the barn to the home and greatly appreciated, my 90 year old blind grandmother had to walk up the dirt hill to the ceremony after my mom was guaranteed/approved that she would be "golf carted" up to the top of the hill by staff. I was told she was very terrified. *Guest were allowed to wonder around in the backyard before the start of the wedding and a few of them were able to see me through the master bedroom windows. I thought the back of the house would have been sectioned off to prevent me from being seen. *There was a visible trash can next to the table and entrance of the barn where guest walked in. Unfortunately, the trash can will be captured in my pictures. I thought the trash can would not be right next to the entrance. *I spent hundreds of dollars on candles and they were not set out at dinner nor at the walk up/stairs entrance to the wedding ceremony. (Candles were the theme of my wedding). I thought I made that super clear that that was what I wanted. * I bought a ton of plastic silverware to be placed next to the cake for the guests. My sister had to ask a staff member for forks. The staff responded to my sisters question by stating that the guest were told to keep the same fork they had for dinner for the cake, which was unacceptable. *No prior notification of when the house workers/staff would enter the home. There were a few occasions when Shana entered the home without announcing herself and she was in the laundry room standing quietly. She stated that she was doing laundry but when I looked in the washer and dryer, there was no laundry in either machine. This was early in the morning so most of my guests were still in bed and the laundry had been done the night before by Anna. We were uncomfortable and unsure as to why she was just standing in the laundry room. Also, the morning of checkout, someone even took the bedsheets off the bed when I went back to the master bedroom to lay down for a moment. This was approximately 2-3 hours before check out. I was hoping to relax for the last couple of hours before we vacated the premises but was unable to. Ultimately I don't think the quality of service measured up anywhere near the amount of money we spent of this venue that didn't include any decorations. We were aware nothing was included but with the cost alone we expected we'd have more prepared staff. Me and my family which included more than 10 people helped set up night before and day of wedding up until we literally had to walk down the aisle. I thought BOMV staff would be more prepared as they do weddings weekly. Remember no plates, silverware, or napkins for guest. PLEASE TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION. Your wedding is so much more than a pretty view. All photos attached are decor I or my family bought and own. Not one decoration will be provided by venue.

We came here last fall for the first time, and even though we didn't have reservations, we had a…read moregreat experience. The tasting room was pretty busy, but Tom took great care of us and helped us find a table. He walked us through the tasting, gave us some great recommendations, and shared the history of the winery, including their Napa vineyard where the grapes are grown and the wine is produced. The wines were all really good, and we enjoyed trying a nice variety. They also have a good food menu, but during our visit we only ordered the charcuterie board, which paired well with the wines. This winery has friendly service, great wine, and a welcoming atmosphere. .

Ran off Highway 80 with limited parking next to the tasting room but there's an area below and they…read moredo have a shuttle that could come and get you. Excellent wines and selection of food. I was quite surprised at the menu as well as the dessert menu very incredible. Wine was great with lots of mixes between whites and reds, and you won't be disappointed. Pricing was at the midpoint I've had wineries that were a little cheaper and I've had some that were a lot more expensive overall very satisfied with what I got for the price. Service was fantastic and recommend bringing guest here as the views are spectacular overlooking the Sacramento Valley

This review is long overdue, but I still wanted to share my experience from our visit because it…read morereally left a lasting impression. It was our first time checking out the Placer Wine Trail after visiting Auburn and Cool several times, and we're so glad we stopped here. The grounds are beautiful, peaceful, and such a relaxing place to spend an afternoon. I loved the big double doors leading into the wine cave and tasting room. The wine was delicious, and the service was friendly and welcoming. After our tasting, we grabbed a bottle and headed out to the pond, where we sat by the dock and just relaxed. It was so peaceful and the scenery was beautiful. Overall, it was a great first stop and experience on the Placer Wine Trail, and we'd definitely come back.

Beautiful grounds and really cool on the inside. Like you're in a cave. Friendly service. Very…read moreknowledgeable. Tasty Spanish wines. Had a nice time there.

Smokin' Barrel Winery is hands down one of our favorite places! From the moment you arrive, owners…read moreMitch and Julie go out of their way to make you feel completely at home--and that same warmth carries through the entire staff. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and genuinely makes you feel like they're happy you're there. One thing that really sets Smokin' Barrel apart from other wineries in the area is the table service. You can sit back, relax, enjoy the beautiful atmosphere, and actually be taken care of instead of constantly getting up to order. It makes the whole experience feel so much more relaxing and personal. They also usually have food trucks and live entertainment, so there's always something fun going on. And of course, the wine is AMAZING! The Cab Franc is my absolute favorite, but you also cannot leave without trying one of their wine slushies--they are to die for! Great wine, great people, great atmosphere, and a place that truly makes you feel welcome. Mitch, Julie, and their staff have created something really special. If you haven't been to Smokin' Barrel yet, you're missing out!

What a nice local winery. Pretty setting, good wine that's not overpriced. One of our favorite…read morelocal musicians was playing while we were there, Quinn Hedges, which made for a great afternoon. We'll return for sure.

I came out to this area and stumbled upon this hidden wine gem. This place is very intimate and…read morepetite, but for a small practice they are lovely. I felt that the staff was incredibly nice and friendly- they were attentive and informative. The tasting offered reds and whites- the list changes with current events- which is fun and good to know. The last taste we tried was suggested to pair with a piece of chocolate- the staff provided a candy- the experience was a lot of fun and different. That experience was delicious and we ended up coming home with that bottle. It was definitely our favorite. That bottles were seemingly common in price- ranging around $40 to $60.00. They do offer a wine club opportunity for monthly wine pick ups. I think it's important to support all businesses -especially smaller. This place made our wine tasting date wonderful and I definitely suggest it.

The owners are incredibly friendly, the wine is great, and the tasting is fun. They have a great…read morepatio and are dog friendly. Make sure to ask if they're having any special on crates of wine, you can buy some at a discount depending on if they need to clear inventory. One of the better wineries I've visited in Auburn

Good selection of wine. They had live music today and it was really nice to hear as we sipped their…read morewine. They also had a food truck that smelled delicious, Grajedas Mexican Grill. It's nice they have an option of food available. The vibes were lit. And the ladies at the bar were super sweet. Thank you to the yacht rock men who played for us! We would definitely come back. Bathrooms available and clean.

Great local winery. We were looking for music on the weekend and this place had bands both Saturday…read moreand Sunday. Nice wine selection and plenty of tables both inside and outside. Plenty of parking and food trucks for tasty lunch selections. We'll be back.

What a hidden gem! So happy I found this winery when searching on google maps for wineries near…read moreLoomis. I loved that it was a smaller winery on an organic farm with gorgeous views and excellent service. It is a short 5 min walk up a gravel/dirt road from the small parking area to the tasting area so ladies may want to avoid heels (our sandals were just fine). The couple that owns the winery were so personable, loved that he brought out each of the tastings and chatted with us about the wine & farm origins, while his wife made the biscotti & gave us all samples to try - yum! The tasting was so reasonably priced and I couldn't believe a personal charcuterie board was included too. Of course, the wine was all very good and we purchased some bottles to take home. I only wished we could have stayed longer than the two hour time limit (based on space).

Lovely wine and a tasting experience. Go for a relaxing afternoon. Reminds me of Italy. The wine is…read moredelicious.

A beautiful family owned winery! We arrived right at 11am on Saturday. It looks like you're pulling…read moreup to another house in the neighborhood, until you walk to the back. It was a beautiful day in March and we sat outside and enjoyed the sun and great tasting wine. The owner/wine maker and his family were kind and helpful. The wine was delicious! Highly recommend!

I had a lovely afternoon on my first visit to Montoliva. I was the guest of a member and was…read moregreeted warmly and made to feel at home from the moment we arrived. The staff are gracious and attentive and Mark is an engaging, if loquacious, host who is obviously passionate about wine and winemaking. The views alone are worth a visit. The wine is made from locally grown Italian grapes--but Mark will explain all that over a taste.

I had the opportunity to visit this winery to pickup my race packet for a 5k I was participating…read morein. The property is beautiful, the bar/ restaurant area was welcoming, staff was friendly. They have a couple of wine flight options but we decided to share a bottle of red sangria. Wow! It was delicious, so good we took a bottle home for later. The 5k was fun, we got to run the paths around the property, the views were awesome, the path was clearly marked with flags & arrows, at the finish line we celebrated with a glass of wine and a cool medal. I would definitely recommend both the winery and the 5k, what a fantastic experience.

I was really looking forward to visiting this winery, but unfortunately our experience was…read moredisappointing. Before arriving, I called to ask if reservations were needed. Sharon told me they weren't required for wine tastings or wine by the glass. only for dining. However, when we arrived, the hostess said outdoor seating required reservations. Since my husband is injured, we couldn't take a bottle down to the lower outdoor area she suggested. She eventually seated us in the courtyard, but after waiting 15 minutes, we were only served water. We waited another 10 minutes and no one ever came to take our drink order, while the table around us was attended to multiple times. I hate to bring race into it, but as a brown couple, it honestly felt like we were treated differently. We came excited to experience the Placer Wine Trail and enjoy the beautiful views, but we left feeling unwelcome and disappointed.