They are at the new location and I love it! The space is shared with a plant nursery. It has indoor and outdoor seating. There is space to have a picnic. We love their reds and port wines. We are club members with Deaver. Everyone is friendly, kind and welcoming! read more

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I would give this winery a zero if it were an available choice. The last two times we have visited we were curtly greeted by the same gentleman as he was unloading bags. He didn't look up at us and was rude when we asked questions. We asked if he had the almond prosecco and he said yes, a limited amount. We asked if we could buy two bottles and very rudely said NO! Horrific experience and will Never go back. read more

Deaver Vineyards has moved just down the road to the family's nearby property, the Amador Flower Farm. While they are still in the last stages of remodeling, the larger, more modern tasting room is now combined with the flower farm's plant selection. Browse the plants and gorgeous grounds while sipping a glass of your favorite wine, sparkling wine, or port. The covered patio has plenty of room for large groups and accommodates counter or patio wine tasting with more staff and extended hours. There are also snacks (including gluten free) in the cooler with alternate drink options. Also - GREAT NEWS! Pets on leashes are now welcome to enjoy a walk through the extensive grounds or a rest on the patio. Instead of turning left on Steiner when coming from Plymouth, turn right on Shenandoah School Road (directly across from Steiner) and follow the signs. read more

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Great venue Great wine Friendly service Fabulous experience Outdoor seating is peaceful read more

We enjoyed a little wine tasting at this quaint barn style tasting room. They have a great selection of port wines. The staff was very friendly. They also have complimentary wine tasting. read more

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We unknowingly came on a passport event weekend but they were able to squeeze us in. The flight that we had was great but we were amazed by how many wines they produce. There had to be 15 sparkling wines alone! We purchased a couple bottles and we'll definitely be back to try some more wines. Our host was very informative and helpful and the grounds are beautiful. read more

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Excellent place to stop in Amador. Tasting is FREE & they have a lot of choices. Especially, if you like sweet wine, this is the place for you. They have something like 12 different Port options. The grounds are beautiful & perfect for a picnic. Also, the staff are very friendly and helpful. Don't pass this place. read more

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Customer experience. I went in and they had a big line of people. Said they cannot take time to fill my order and to come back later. So I did. I was the only one on there when I went in and wanted my order filled. No one at the counter. I yelled 3 times 'Hello' no one responded. I yelled louder and someone FINALLY came out. She was able to fill my order (wine club) and the suddenly got busy. I was also picking up my bf's order. But because they had a bunch of people come in she (Tanya) said she didn't have time because all these people came in. I said I was here FIRST and that should not matter. She said she didn't have time to put 3 orders together. BULLSHIT. read more

My partner and I came in for a tasting since we were staying at the B&B next door. A lovely older gentleman poured for us and he was a lot of fun. He let us taste some hot pepper bacon jam too and omg we had to buy one of course! Tastings are actually complementary but there are special $10 flights you can try. We decided to try the sparkling flight. At the end of our tasting, we bought a bottle of the Big Hat (zin and petite sirah blend), Rosé, and Peach Mango Sparkling wine. I would definitely recommend this place - everyone is friendly and the environment is super welcoming too. :) read more

This place is Port heaven. Found this little gem on the recommendation from a nearby winery. I was in search of some port style wines and I was directed to Deaver Driving in it looked more like a Midwest farm- large old trees, a barn and a couple of ponds. Also - by the way- nice restrooms!!! Those can be hard to find while wine tasting. They had the largest selection of ports in the area, eleven. In fact, I'm not sure I've seen a selection that size even in Napa. The staff explained the different varietals used and the resulting flavors. Three types had already sold out. So we tried half of the remaining ports. I was very surprised at how uniquely different each one was. read more

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I used to love Deaver. Whenever I introduced friends to the Plymouth wineries, Deaver was on the list. The last few times I've been there has been a completely different experience. The younger staff is rude and dismissive, where the former servers were welcoming, accommodating, and kind. Both of the last two times (one the tasting room was busy and the last time there was only one other couple) it was clear that others in the room were treated with more attention and congeniality then me and my guests. Last time we were there the lady kept pointing to her watch and making comments about how quickly they were closing, while the other group was in a nice and leisurely conversation and didn't appear rushed at all. Anyway, I have many good memories of the old Deaver. New Deaver stinks. read more

The tasting room is a little bit of a throwback to the 80s. Plenty of merchandise and there is one long tasting bar on the right side of the building. We were not too fond of the wines we tasted, many of them seem like they had gotten overheated and were pruny and brown. read more

I really wanted this winery to hit it out of the park but it just didn't work out. The wine selection was ok. The entire place was just okay for me. Maybe someone else may have a better experience but I won't be returning. read more

The best way to visit Deaver, is to stay out of the tasting room and eat by the lake. Spectacularly beautiful grounds and tasting room. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8LeLZdDcLPvwFRO9XIZqFA?select=k7rXAJwZxiWHw--F27zDuQ Picnic area around a lake just begs to be the place where you munch on that sandwich or salad you had the people over at Amador Vintage Market make for you earlier that day. After visiting 16 other places, we would choose this place for dining al fresco. This place actually actually got one star for the above stuff. Now to the wine tasting part. 2008 Nana's Zin @ $25 has got to putting Nana into a spin in her grave. Ugh! 2008 Old Vine Zin @ $28 spicy and bad like Nana's, but just more pricey. Double ugh! 2008 Ten Zins @ $28 more fruit forward, no finish, pricey. Ugh! 2007 Petite Syrah @$26 Triple ugh! 5-6 ports available, two for tasting. We tasted better all over the region. Don't buy here. The cabernet chocolate blueberries were tasty. The amount of marketing crap in the tasting room made me rename Deaver Vineyards to "Solvang of the North". read more

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This is hand down our favorite wine. We bought so many cases from them for our wedding and are still members because they are consistent and so friendly. A small tasting room but it has so many different wines, as well as small gift and the extra food items to purchase are amazing. Try the peach bourbon sauce or miso soy ginger dressing! If you like ports, this is the place to go especially for those. Mike and Brad are amazing, super nice and very knowledgeable. And if you don't want the wine knowledge, they are great to hang out with. The ten zen and all the ports are amazing wines. I cannot recommend this winery enough! They give you a homey feel with exceptional wine. read more

I used to love Deaver. The wine servers were so very friendly, attentive, and personable. Deaver was always a highlight of my weekend wine tasting trips to Plymouth. In fact, it was always on my list of places to visit when sharing wine country with friends who hadn't been there. Unfortunately my last two visits have been very disappointing. It seems that the original staff is no longer working there and the new staff is very cool and aloof. Last weekend there were only three parties in the tasting room and a handful of parties in the tent. The server who "helped" us behaved as though the place was packed (it wasn't) and she clearly played favorites with the larger parties. I was prepared to purchase several bottles but midway through our tasting my friend and I were abandoned. This was the first time I ever walked out without my favorite job of wine. I'm so sad. read more

Deaver has a good lineup of wine varietals to offer. Sometimes, when out tasting, it can be a struggle to pick just the wines that you know you'd be able to distinguish from others, hands down. One real standout (IMHO) is their sauvignon blanc. I am partial to a good, crisp sauv blanc with a nice, refreshing finish. In fact, I am partial to New Zealand white wines (Nobilo, Cupcake) for this reason. Deaver's sauvignon blanc is one of the best I've had in the Amador/Eldorado region. It really complements a meal well! read more

I would recommend Deaver for the grounds. If your are planning a picnic this may be the ideal location. It has a little lake with picnic tables and a lush lawn. As far as the wine, it would be a great place for people who are just getting interested in drinking wine. They offer a lot of wine on the sweet side, that a lot of wine beginners enjoy. In addition to that the wine is not to pricey at around $15 a bottle. If you are someone who has a little more experienced palate you may want to skip this one and venture down the road, unless you are having a picnic. read more

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Loved the wines here! Gabby was a wonderful hostess and spent time with us explaining the winery history and legacy. The property sits adjacent to a lovely pond with a nice grassy area with table to enjoy good food, friends and wine. read more

We stopped here as part of the Sippin on Steiner last weekend. We hadn't been here in quite a while and thought we'd try it again. Pretty busy due to the event. They had tents outside to provide some pairings of snacks and wine. More tasting was done inside. Very friendly atmosphere and some helpful staff. We wound up buying a bottle of the Angelica Port. Outstanding. read more

My landlord recently made a trip to the winery and brought me back to my surprise a bottle of red wine and a bottle of pomegranate sparkling wine. I was not sure what to expect, but both were just wonderful. Will be looking forward to finding where I can purchase more! Thanks Steve. read more

Visited this winery today and couldn't recommend it more. Cute family owned place with many tables where you can bring your own food and have a picnic. I was looking for sweet sparkling wines and I found 4 here, Pomegranate, Peach, Raspberry and Almond. All were very good but Peach was my favorite! Nice and light and refreshing-would be great on a warm summer day!! They also had some very good Zinfandel's and the Ports were awesome too (along with the chocolate). Ann poured for us and was awesome! Very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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Hope this finds its way to someone who cares. Was super disappointed to visit your winery during the event this weekend - Behind Cellar Door. We stop every year and look forward to your champagne flight only to find out it wasn't available that day. Not even for purchase. Staff very rude when we went to ask. The food was not good either. Limited wine available for tasting. Told we couldn't go inside the winery. Very sad. Won't be returning next year. read more

Deaver winery is a lovely setting with pumpkins displayed, a pond and picnic tables. The gift shop actually offers better choices than their wines, with fun jewelry and houseware towels. The wines are ok, not exceptional. read more

I really like port and they have an AWESOME selection. Try the port tasting because there are so many to choose from. We also really liked the Almond wine - we got a box and bring it with us when we go to friends' houses - it's very unique and always popular. The tasting room is relatively small but the grounds are very clean and pretty with a nice lake. The staff in the stating room is very kind and accommodating as well. The selection is a bit limited outside of the sweet stuff but if you're going wine tasting in Amador you should really put this place on your list. Not unlike our beloved past governator, I'll be back! read more

I can not say enough about my visit to Deaver. 1st off, the property is beautiful. There is a lovely feel about it. There are picnic tables, there is food being cooked for the visitors to pair with their wines. I went there on a 3rd date. I could not have asked for a better visit. The staff lead by the sweetest person, Nicole, were impecable. Nicole was so sweet and she knew the rich history of the winery and the wines. She poured each wine and told me about he grapes and the wine maker. Every taste was better than the last. I ended up buying a few zinfandels and a sparkling wine. The Ports are out of this world. You will not be dissappointed. They even had chocolates. Their tasting room has such a great little shopping area for gifts. Jewelry, wine glasses and "to go" wine cups with really cute sayings on them. I'm going back. Soon I hope. Make your plans to spend the day here. There is also a B&B on the property. Enjoy! read more

This was our least favorite spot when we came for The Big Crush, there was a group of 8 of us and we were treated like we were a problem from the moment we arrived. We definitely won't make a stop here next time. read more

Came here for a day of wine tasting with friends on a Saturday. Called about 20 minutes prior to arriving and they were able to accommodate our group of 12 by setting up a table outside of the tasting room for our large group. The staff was very friendly. While we tasted outside, a lady was inside making calls to other wineries to see if they could accommodate our group for that day. The wine tasting was $5/person (but the $5 goes towards a bottle of wine if you choose to buy one). We tasted between 6-8 different wines and they were all pretty good. Deaver Vineyards is in close proximity to other wineries. There is a nice big grassy area outside and the tasting room overlooks a pond. There are a lot of tables outside, perfect place to bring a picnic lunch. read more

I went to Deaver this past weekend with a group, with the intention of tasting and selecting wines to be served at a wedding. The gentleman pouring outside this particular day had a wonderful personality and my review is in no way a reflection on him. He, along with the lovely view of the pond, were the only two positives to our visit. We had booked an appointment for our large group and paid in advance the $5 tasting fee for each of us. Most wineries in Amador do not charge a tasting fee, but we don't mind paying it, however, we do not appreciate paying extra tasting fees for individuals who did not end up attending the tasting with us. We had over paid two tasting fees ($10), which the extremely unpleasant and unhappy woman working the register refused to refund to us. She also failed to apply it to our wines we purchased at their winery, which I find distasteful. If they didn't want to credit back our fee we paid in advance, they could have at least credited it toward our wine purchases. This shows a lack of professionalism on their part. I'm disappointed. Also, the wines were not up to the same standards as some of the other Amador wineries. They are not worth paying a tasting fee for in the future. If you are looking for good Amador wines and for a pleasant experience I recommend you check out Cooper, 9 Gables, TKC, Youngs, Sera Fina, Amador Cellars, Drytown Cellars, Sobon Estate... etc.. I have had a wonderful time at all of them, among others! You lost what could have been a long term client, Deaver, by the unfortunately poor treatment of my friend and the bride, Hannah, by your cashier, and we will NOT be serving your wines at her wedding in Amador in July. I have to add to this... They had promised to waive/reimburse the $5 tasting fee we each paid if wine was purchased. Several girls in our group bought wine and were NOT reimbursed their tasting fee, meaning we were ripped off, in addition to the overpayment of tasting fees not used. read more

We came in for wine tasting on February 12th and it was a disaster in the tasting room. There was a very loud staff member talking way too loud and too much. There was a limo group there and they would not leave. Well who would leave when loud mouth kept pouring them free wine and then free port. Other customers could not be serviced. The line at the only cash register went 20 people deep. We finally left. Our ears were shot and ringing from the loudness. Please fix your tasting room hostess and train her better. She claims to be a manager also. read more

Great place. It's wide and spread out, a nice place to stop for a picnic (and if you didn't plan ahead, they have yummy chesses, spreads, meats, and crackers for sale inside)! The wines are good, and resonably priced (check out the great deals of jug table wine!). The service is friendly, but it can get crowded here. I also enjoy looking around their large tasting room with wine themes gifts. Also, if you're into port, this place has good stuff (I don't like port, but my friends who do speak highly of it)! read more

I love this winery! I first went here on my Bachelorette party and we've loved coming back ever since. It is such a pretty setting with a lot of grass area and the pond in the back. The customer service has always been on point, the wine is delicious (they have the best selection of dessert wines) and we love the gift shop. We also get a chuckle out of the funny sayings. We have purchased a shirt, a few signs, napkins and numerous magnets. Its a one stop shop! read more

Great winery, loved many of their wines and they had a nice shop to spend more money in! We ended up buying a lot of present for people here along with wine. The gardens are very very nice and the bathrooms were clean! read more

LOVE THEIR ZINFANDEL... We love this vineyard, the grounds and the staff. It has a great tasting room, a fun staff and great wines. I am addicted to their Ports, particularly the Black & Orange Muscats. My husband loves their table wine and their Zin's. We take a trip on those days when you just want to do something local, and when we do, we pack our picnic basket and enjoy a bottle of their finest by the lake. They really know how to do it.... and so do we.... :) So, why only 4 stars??? We were a member of the wine club, but other than the discount we didn't feel the benefits lived up to our expectations... :( I am sure we'll try again - we love their wines that much. read more

I LOVE this place. They have the friendliest staff, the most beautiful grounds, and the very best Zinfandel. This is a great place for port too. Don't forget to taste your port flight while here. I almost forgot to mention their gift shop. It rocks! The best I've seen in Plymouth (except at 49er RV Village)! read more

This is a must "go to" when tasting wines in Amador County. The grounds are beautiful and we always pack a picnic so we can have lunch by their lake. They have picnic tables available, so all you need to do is buy a bottle of their wine to compliment your meal. We have had great tastings every time we've visited. They don't charge for their tastings and the staff has been very friendly. They get busy in the afternoons so make this one of your first stops. Their ports are especially good. Tasting room also has gifts and cards...fun to browse. Great place to introduce friends to Amador County wine tastings. read more

We've been wine club members for about a year. For Valentine's day we shared a bottle of their Carignane with friends, they were blown away. Tonight I was overwhelmingly impressed with their Zinfandel, probably the best I've ever had. Glad we're going up there tomorrow to restock read more

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This is our third year visiting the Amador County wineries so we have quite a few under our belts and have yet to be disappointed. This trip we visited Deaver, Wilderotter, Runquist, and Iron Hub. As we were coming from South Lake Tahoe, we picked up sandwiches at the market in Plymouth and enjoyed them near the pond at Deaver. Our hostess was Brittany. We bought a Sauvignon Blanc for lunch ($17) and a Petite Sarah ($28) for the wine rack. Very enjoyable! read more

We had a lovely visit last week. The grounds were decorated for Christmas and the wine tasting was perfectly paired the other unique tastes offered at the winery read more

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Deaver used to be a great place to visit for Ports in the Plymouth area but unfortunately I visited there this past weekend and the smell entering the tasting room was so bad that we had to walk out and chose not to do any tasting. As soon as you entered it smelled like a bad public bathroom and there may be a sewage problem. It is unfortunate and will not be returning. read more