This was our third visit, and it just keeps getting better. Tom's wines are consistently…read moreincredible, and the hospitality makes you feel genuinely welcome from the moment you arrive. You can tell a lot of care goes into both the wine and the overall experience. If you're looking for a new winery to try, this is absolutely worth the visit--and even if you're not, it's still worth going out of your way. Highly recommend. We'll definitely be back.

Great wine, beautiful setting and wonderful service. Plein Air has it all! Hidden gem in Amador…read morecounty. I highly recommend checking it out.

Best wine I've ever had! Sparkling, red white. It's all amazing and the owner is so friendly, kind…read moreand informative. The wine labels are gorgeous!!

We've been fans of Lusso since they moved from Paso Robles! They are a must anytime we come to…read morePlymouth to wine taste!

Absolutely beautiful outdoor area that is perfect for spring weather! They don't serve food here…read moreso you have to bring your own. It is also dog friendly inside and outside as long as it is leashed. They also have 6 different sparkling wines to select from for $10. You pick 5 but they let us taste the 6th for free.

Cupcake was fun. That was our tasting host's nickname…read more It was Nevada Day weekend and every winery is swamped for three day. But Cupcake was a pouring genius and making everyone welcome. The tasting room and wine shop has a bit of an Italian villa vibe. The huge back lawn was beautiful. We chose to stay inside since outside service was limited that day. The bottle labels and wine names were entertaining in themselves. With an extensive list it was hard to choose a few to try. I started with three of their five sparkling wines. The Almond, the Peach, and the Strawberry. I have an office full of girls that enjoy their sweet bubbles. So they got some that day. For me, I like the reds. Julie Ann Barbera, Sienna Mourvedre, Morgan's Nebbiolo, and Naughty Bawdy. All great, but Naughty you have to try on label and name alone. Plenty of parking in the front.

We were in town for the weekend on a wine trip with friends and everywhere we went, we heard about…read moreCooper Vineyards. So of course we had to make a visit to their tasting room. It's a beautiful and large winery with lots of seating inside and outside. We were warmly greeted upon arrival and were seated in their enclosed back patio. And were told that their wine tasting was complimentary! Wow! Their marsanne white and barbera were excellent. The wine tasting was fun thanks to our hostess Jane. She kept us entertained. She told us all about their winery and it's production. Unfortunately this was our 3rd winery of the day and we were pretty wined out so we only ended up buying two of their barberas. We will have to do another trip and come back.

What a wonderful experience! Every woman who worked here was fun, informative, and energetic! The…read morewine was delicious and overall this has been one of the best wineries we have been to. Did I mention that the tastings are FREE! Get here asap!

Such a great find! Very tasty wine, super friendly service, very dog friendly and free car…read morecharging! Searched dog friendly wineries and La Mesa came up and it's one we never tried. Beautiful location on a hill with some very tasty wine! The service we received for tastings and for our pup was so welcoming. A fun surprise to run into Christine from a winery we belonged to in Lodi who is now managing La Mesa. I recommend this winery for tastings and food. You won't be disappointed!

We have been to the Amador Plymouth area multiple times and typically stay a bit more inward…read more The day we went, may 3rd, to the area we decided to try a new place and I literally typed in wineries near me on Yelp and La Mesa vineyards popped up. We were all glad that this was the main suggestion that popped up because we had such a wonderful time at the tasting room. The space itself is very clean and modern, and it has a beautiful view of the hills around the area. The outdoor seating area right in front of the tasting room is a wonderful space to take advantage of if you are going to be in the area during the warmer times of the year. We tasted their general menu that day when it came to the flights. Everyone had their own favorites. The call-outs for us would be the rose and the primitivo. Those two we really liked and bought two bottles of each. We did not get to try the food there but everything that was coming out looked super delicious. The one thing that caught her eye that a lot of people were ordering was the whipped feta. So that is definitely something we want to try next time when we go back. So if you're in the area please drive a little further out over the hill to find this wonderful little space.

Thanks to Tiffany K. for her review and have convinced me to try Di Arie Vineyard & Winery. I made…read morereservation in advance by email because no one answered the phone and no option to leave a message. When I got there, they didn't have my name for reservation. I had to show them the email confirmation. It was fine and we were still able to sit down right away. The inside wine tasting room is kind of small but the outdoor patio and area makes up for it. It is quite big and open. I think someone can host an outdoor concert or a wedding. We got to taste about five type of wines (Sauvignon Blanc and few blended red wine). They were all good. I particularly like the 2020 Interlude and purchased a bottle for my sister. We also got to sample from their gallery collection library club that's like 20+ years old ( I forgot the exact year) and that was special. They also have dumplings and spring rolls for purchase. I skip that because I wasn't sure if that would go with the wine. We bought some cheese with us and we had that with our wine. Of course, we asked for permission before bringing in our own cheese and crackers. The gentleman that served us was really nice and friendly. We didn't feel rushed and wine was poured at a good pace. I do want to mention that most winery at Amador will comp at least one tasting with purchase, but not at Di Arie. If you're not a member, be prepared to pay the full wine tasting fee per person.

Our 1st stop during our 2025 Big Crush event...oh boy, did I pick a great one! Their tasting…read moreincluded their vintage wines: 2013 Onstage, ActII (my ultimate favorite), 2010 Touriga National and 2007 D'Arideaux. OMG, they were all very delicious. They did their pairings with a Mediterranean lunch. This was also amazing. They also providdd a tasting of their more recent wines, 2019 Sierra Legend! It's a Terri blend of Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Syrah and Primitivo! The host and hostess were all very friendly and knowledgeable! And of course to meet and chat with the wine maker himself, Chaim, was a wonderful treat! The grounds were small, but very cute and relaxing. It made for a warm, friendly ambiance! Of course we walked away with a case of the Sierra and the 3 OG vintage wines! We're definitely coming back in a few weeks. Thank you Di Arie!

My wife and I decided long ago we wouldn't be members at any winery because we enjoy tasting new…read moreplaces. However, after visiting Il Gioiello that changed. The knowledge that the owner, Rob, had plus the wine that is so reasonably priced, it was a no brainer. If you want Napa level wine, from an owner and wine maker that knows what they are doing, this is the place to visit.

Beautiful property. The service was very welcoming and accommodating. We caught a survival event…read moreand were able to take 19 wines. Found some we loved and bought several bottles. Great prices too. Ill definitely go back

Another dog friendly winery as long as the dog is outside. They also have food so you are not…read moreallowed to bring outside food to the outdoor area. They do come out to serve you for your tasting if you are staying outside. Love the view here and is perfect for spring weather.

I love a good winery, and I especially love one where the vintner's are present and engaging…read more Andy, the owner of Andis winery is the sweetest. He has an amazing compliment of staff, not to mention a beautiful property that he wants each and every visitor to enjoy. I first discovered Andis Winery years ago, when they used to host an annual crab feed at the Milagro center in Sacramento. I definitely miss those days! I do love the drive up to the Sierra foothills. It's about an hour and change out Of Sacramento, and driving through the beautiful countryside to get to what feels like the rainbow on the other side is definitely worth the drive. Yes, there are other wineries in the area, but this is definitely a must try. The winery will host various events, including winetasting, music, food, events, and even private events. The seating outside is comfortable and lovely, and it's definitely worth going with your besties like I do, to enjoy the wine, the scenery, and of course the company. This is probably one of the few wineries that I've been to where the staff really sticks. I enjoy going in at different times of the year, seeing familiar faces, and having everyone remember me. It just makes the experience super special. They have a wine club that is absolutely worth joining, and for a period of time I was a member, and the deals they offer are pretty phenomenal. Definitely worth visiting because you'll wanna go back time and time again.

Such fun afternoon! We're new members of Helwig's winery club…read more Came by to pick-up our 3 bottle, quarterly order (if you pick-up, rather than have delivery, you can select wine options) and paused b/c of warm welcome from Kaitlin! We immediately felt accepted into a holiday party of unexpected fun! She listened to our 3 holiday gatherings ahead and recommended 5 selections of samplings (free for wine-club members). We discussed each sampling and selected 3 perfect matches! Thank you Kaitlin!

Total gag! What a lovely vineyard! Friends invited us as a party of 8 for a tasting. The vineyard…read moreis absolutely breathtaking with lots of photo op opportunities. We began pretty promptly and Garrett was our Taste Associate who took excellent care of our party and accommodated those who did not like the preselected wines. Garrett provided some education, answered questions, made pairing recommendations, and explained wine care at home. Get the chips. Don't ask any questions, just order the house made chips! The weather was perfect, nice and warm and the tasting room was full of happy patrons. The afternoon felt like one big, chill party in nature's backyard. I've already told friends they must visit. Thank you for the hospitality, Helwig Vineyards team!

So finally decided to try Sobon wines after a friend recommended. What a cute winery! The tasting…read moremenu was great, so great that it was tough to pick a favorite. Although I'm a fan of the reds, their whites were equally delicious! I love Barbera's and theirs did not disappoint. Teri was our host. She was very attentive and was great introducing us to all their different wines! The prices are very reasonable and of course it was Black Friday, so even better! It was hard not to resist joining their wine club as well as walking away with a case of 6 bottles! Cheers to a long term relationship!

One of the best wineries in CA, including Napa and Sonoma with consistently high quality wine at…read moreprices much less than Napa. Our Amador, Placer, El Dorado, etc. foothill counties are loaded with beautiful scenery, no traffic problems, and very reasonable tasting fees or no tasting fee. This winery and their Shenandoah Winery are always at the top of my must visit list.