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.

Service: Fantastic! Food: Delicious!…read more Cons: Parking is limited A gem of a place located in Newcastle. This tasting room is looking to provide high quality service that people would expect from more established wineries and they are doing it right. I've been here 4 times by the time of writing this review and the experiences have all been fantastic. All the staff really do invest in the guests. Very knowledgeable about the wine and dishes. They take the time to really break down the wine and food if you don't know your stuff like me. They check up on you frequently! I really enjoyed the Carmenere wine. It's not as dry and is easily palatable for people who don't usually prefer red wines. I'm not super knowledgable in wine, but the flavors were earthy and slightly dark fruity taste. Some nights they have live music or events to meet the owners. Can't wait to see how the vineyard turns out if this is just a sneak peak of what's to come!

I love the ambience inside. We sat at the corner table in the most comfortable leather chairs with…read morea view of their outside patio. I loved all the vibrant pictures on their walls. Our wine host was friendly, super knowledgeable on the wine varieties as well as giving interesting wine descriptions. I thought the pours were generous and I didn't feel rushed. I liked that I was given time to investigate and enjoy which wines I wanted to purchase. I bought 4 bottles to enjoy at home. The Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, and Sierra red were my top three favorites. I docked a star since it's not really a vineyard and you have a view of Highway 80 but overall it's a great little escape and great way to spend the afternoon.

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.

This place in Auburn is a great short drive from Sacramento. It's a beautiful drive and easy to…read morefind off 80. This is a dog friendly place so furry babies are welcome. Friendly Service and super chill to hang with friends and family. There are outside seating area and a Pond Bar with musical where you can bring food, order wine, and enjoy a beautiful view of the pond. Also, they can hold weddings and parties at this place and have that private vibe that makes it so unique compared to other wineries. I love the ambiance. They also have a line of events happening in the next few weeks. I highly recommend it. Check them out!

Such a cute little spot to stop with friends or family and grab a glass of wine. The wine selection…read moreis good and the overall ambience is really nice. Very casual and has some really cute chicken running around. Everyone who worked there was really nice and attentive. Everything is done very timely manner so it's great for a quick stop or you can sit back and relax. They have live music frequently.

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

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.

Absolutely 100%, I would recommend this winery. One of our favorite wineries ever in Newcastle ,…read moreCA. We were introduced to this winery almost 3 years ago by some friends who lived in Lincoln , CA. We do live two hours away but it's so worth the drive to come out here !!! This is a beautiful small vineyard w/ ample amounts of outdoor seating & inside as well. They recently have expanded their wine tasting bar too . Love it ! The wine sommelier ladies are truly down to earth. We're literally there every time Raquel & Elena are working they're truly the best w/ their smiles & hospitality. We love the environment b/c just so absolutely chill w/ the exception of when it gets busy it's busy like standing room only . The wines are phenomenal are favorites are Pearl , Hummingbird and St. George. They have food trucks every weekend & absolutely delicious. A great winery to visit atmosphere, hospitality & beautiful view of the winery .

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 venue. Great service and food was delicious! Enjoyed walking around the vineyard and…read morelearning about the different types of wine they grow.

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.

RUDEST CUSTOMER SERVICE…read more I cant even begin to express the disappointment in this experience. To be a part of the placer wine trail but offer a horrible experience for the common taster was awful. We had reservations For outdoor seating but due to two small dogs with us they turned us away. Which is understandable due to policy but what isnt is the candor. Im absolutely upset to have been treated this way. The bald man behind the counter who took it upon himself to play "tough guy" really made it difficult to not say something more. Respect and courtesy - even if the customer isn't correct, is necessary. You sir are not being paid enough to act like that. Horrible customer service. Doesn't make me want to come back. The thing for me is - it's just dinner. Theres no need for the hostility that came from that man while trying to understand what their policy is from the receptionist/host. Almost every winery is dog friendly its not insane we would come in to ask. He assigned himself the need to come over the counter and hostilely address us while waiting for her to find the answer in an effort to kick us out. He alone is the reason I cant get over this interaction. So hostile and rude why would I ever go back to get another interaction with him. How would that treatment to paying customers be allowed?... It's fine to ask a question and be turned away. But his approach was unacceptable and unnecessary. How dare we attempt to dine there. We just were waiting to hear back if we could sit on a patio.