I came out to this area and stumbled upon this hidden wine gem. This place is very intimate and petite, 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. read more

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The owners are incredibly friendly, the wine is great, and the tasting is fun. They have a great patio 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 read more

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Well this was a bit of a trek to get to this location. But it was so beautiful once we got there the hillside location could be taken advantage or more. The wines are fruit forward which nice, well except the barbera. I enjoyed each of them and surely I will be back to "try" them and buy more. read more

I've visited Fawnridge Winery with a guest from another county and also a neighbor from nearby Roseville, and we truly love the Placer Wine Trail drive & experience. Fawnridge winery is located higher up on the Trail and is easy to get to. The tasting host, Sandy, is welcoming and shares interesting knowledge about the wines and the area. We enjoyed tasting delicious wine samples during our relaxing visit at Fawnridge. read more

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Disappointed in the service we've had in the two times we've been. Today my friend and I stood at the bar for some time, the host acknowledged us, and proceeded to help everyone who came in after us. Wasn't the friendliest of visits and don't know that we'll be back. read more

What an enjoyable experience Lua9nn! My first experience wine tasting at a vineyard. I loved the options available. I will most definitely come back.Check out @strandedinCali who had some amazing natural stone jewelry pieces on my visit. read more

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Loved this winery. Took some time getting to it as they had moved from their previous location but it was well worth it. Excellent service from start to finish. Fantastic recommendations which were spot on. Scenery was nice as well. Could use some additional signage but we found it easily enough. Would definitely go back. read more

This place has it all: gracious hosts, rural setting, eclectic art, and the best reds in the area, according to my palate. If you want a trek into simplicity and serenity, Stephanie and Stewart Parry, the owners will always greet you with smiles and warmth. read more

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Our first trip to Fawnridge winery was amazing. Stewart and Stephanie you are the sweetest, warmest, and friendliest couple we have come across in a while. All of your wine was excellent. Being in the business and very knowledgable about wine I was very impressed. My husband and I will definitely be back. Looking forward to our next visit. Thanks for the yummy wine especially the Merlot and Barbera. read more

We were a group of 10, and had a very nice experience at this winery. The couple was very friendly, explained the different wines, and made us feel Welcome. It was a nice outdoor setting, and the wines by and large were very good. We joined the wine club, look forward to our next visit, and would highly recommend. read more

What a charming tasting room. Approachable and tasty juice. Friendly locals to chat with. Gregarious proprietors. The pups loved the visit and cold concrete floors on a 95 degree day. Fantastic find! read more

Fawnridge Winery - Wineries Near Me - Auburn, California

Well, I would not recommend showing up 30 minutes before 5:00, the wine maid (or whatever they are called) was not happy that our group of four rolled in. There were also four more behind us. We had just come from another winery where it felt as if the owners didn't want us to leave so maybe we were feeling a little chilled upon walking in. Ya know how that is when you step away from the warmth and into the chilled air. Anyway . . . I did absolutely LOVE the Chardonnay . . . . so I recommend popping in for a bottle, but if you wanna stay and taste show up with more than 30 minutes left of the day. The woman pouring said that the Primitivo was her favorite and I thought she said the most popular, maybe she over sold it. I'm not a red wine drinker, but I turned to the red wine drinker in our party and her face told me that it was not a favorite of hers either. I liked the Sauvignon Blanc enough to want to buy a bottle, but I opted for two of the Chardonnays instead. The information said it is a French style chard and it is very different. I keep wanting to say fruity but to me that implies sweet and it is not sweet. But it is not dry either. And it is not bitter. It is a refreshing Chardonnay. Not really light, but NOT heavy. It is sooo hard to explain because it is just so different than any chardonnay I have ever tried. The local that I know up there have "standing orders" to buy me a bottle every time they drive buy. Ha! Large open tasting area. Maybe we'll go back (EARLY) and possibly meet the owners. For now 3 stars for the tasting room/"service" and 4 for the Chardonnay. read more

I've never done the Auburn Wine Trail, so I can't compare it to any of those, but I have done winery tours in Amador, El Dorado, and Napa counties. I can honestly say that Fawnridge is my favorite of any one that I have ever visited. They aren't a huge, upscale operation, so if you are looking for hoity-toity this ain't the place for you. The location is gorgeous, very secluded. The service is beyond friendly - it felt like family. And the wine... oh, the wine... Do yourself a favor and come up the hill a little bit to try this place. I am so thankful that I tried this winery out of the blue, and I think you will be too. I originally stopped by Fawnridge a couple months back because I needed to buy a gift of local wine and, believe it or not, they were the closest winery to my office so I figured they'd be easy to hit on my lunch break. After a quick Yelp search I thought "Okay, they look good enough" and called to come in since it was an off-day for the tasting room. Mind you, I only planned on going in to buy one bottle as a gift. When I got there, Stephanie (one of the owners) greeted me warmly and insisted that I stay and sample some wine. I thought it was going to be a cheap gimmick to get me to pay for wine tasting, but she blew my mind when she said the tasting was free. Okay, I thought, she'll give me maybe 3 microscopic swallows; but NOPE, I was wrong. She poured 7 different wines, including 2 ports which were outstanding, and they were generous pours all the way around. Since it was an off-day for the room, they only had breadsticks and chocolates to pair, but that was all I needed. The wines were so delicious that I didn't want food to compete with my enjoyment of them. In fact, I was just using the breadsticks as a palate cleanser. Luckily, I had some PTO banked because I took an extended lunch break that day. ;) Needless to say, I joined their wine club on the spot and left with 3 bottles... read more

Great family owned winery in Auburn off Highway 49. They even offer free wine tasting and have great events for their wine club members! www.fawnridgewine.com read more

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We really enjoyed the wines here! It's a small winery with a number of award winning, quality wines! The Chardonnay was first on the list and it was really well done. Normally I find chardonnays a bit too buttery but this one was crisp and delicious. The wide variety of reds were all quite good and we ended up buying a few bottles. The Malbec and Petite Sirah were very good. We are not ones who normally enjoy ports, but my husband tried their two ports and he enjoyed both. Definitely worth a stop! read more

REVIEW IS NOT FOR THE WINE: But for the quick experience here. Walked in and felt out of place. Was not greeted and ignored for about 5-10 minutes before we just left. There were three other groups tasting here at this time but from the reviews of how friendly it was here, we did not get that vibe. Maybe because we are younger and the people in there were all older and a little snooty. read more

We visited this winery with high expectations and they were met! The tasting room is small, so more than 8 people would make it seem crowded. The woman pouring was very knowledgable about their wines and freely shared the info. She had a certain 'irreverence' to her personality which was quite pleasant and in complete contrast to the occasional snooty wine snob attitude you sometimes encounter. She had an easy going charm. They have a nice flight to taste and feature art by several artists hanging in the room. Personally, I loved the Pinot Noir and a very pleasant Cabernet Franc. They also carry a ruby port and a white port, but because I already have several and we were going to other wineries I didn't taste them on THIS visit! read more

Definitely an active participant in the Wine Trail. They had some food pairings made with the wines they sell, they had some chocolates to taste with the wines, and paired really well with the dessert wine. Very friendly, made SURE we were welcomed and taken care of. Sauvignon Blanc was really tasty and clean. Port style was the 2nd best I tasted all day Their best overall wine was the Bon Temps Rouler. Let the good times roll! Great casual wine that isn't too "anything" and just right for everything. Taste the meatballs! I would have bought the chocolate truffles, but not at that price! I appreciate that they are handmade, but uh... WOW. Too much! read more

super close to where we are staying, went less than 1 hour before closing, not crowded, had a great tasting with one of the owners. She accurately described the wines, we had a great time tasting and talking with her about her grapes and wines. Bought 4 favorites on our way out, thank you! read more

Excellent wines! We enjoyed talking with the owner Steward. Excellent blend of Sangeovese, Barbara, Zinfandel!! Also excellent Petite Syrah. Thank you Steward for a lovely relaxing experience. read more

Fawnridge Winery - Wineries Near Me - Auburn, California

Came here on a wine tour, the staff was really friendly and engaging. Absolutely adored their Ruby and White Ports. The ruby is sweet and smokey with a lot of depth without being syrupy. The white was really bright and honeyed. The tasting was at a very simple counter, I could not see myself spending a lot of time here just relaxing and enjoying a glass of wine, but I would stop in for another tasting and to stock up on more port :) read more

I love this winery for it's rural scenery and chill tasting room. They have a sparkling Chardonnay I just couldn't get enough of. Very friendly and down to earth owners. read more

Stopped in over the weekend.. they have a nice little set up... We enjoyed tasting wines... I can't remember any that stood out. The guy that was pouring was probably a friend of the wine maker. he didn't seem too informative, but he was polite... Overall, it was a ok read more

I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed Fawnridge! Their wine is among the very best we have ever tried. Stewart and Stefanie were great and it was one of the best wine tasting experiences we've had, and we have done a lot of wine tasting. This was our first time to this area and we very impressed! Definitely will be back read more

Very cute place to taste wine. The owners are so friendly and accommodating and the tasting is free! The owners and the other woman who works behind the bar (I did not catch her name unfortunately) are so easy to talk to - they gave me suggestions on what to make for my very first Thanksgiving and what wines would go with it. My boyfriend and I really enjoy coming here. read more

Would like to share with you a great local winery in the Auburn area where the owners Stu and Stephanie are wonderful and take great care of everyone who visits their winery! They have a great tasting room amd newer outdoor area to sit and relax and enjoy the local views. Thier wines are delicious and you dont want to miss this place! Ill continue to visit and bring all my limousine customers as well! read more

We are repeat customers and wine club members. I've never tried a varietal from Fawnridge that I didn't like. My favorite is Petite Syrah! Not only is the wine good, it's a fun place to hang out. I've never felt rushed. read more

A group of us went on a wine tasting tour on the Auburn wine trail. This was our first stop. They had the best wine by far and the best service by far. As a group we bought more wine there than any of the other stops. Unlike many of the other places, this one did not have to charge for tasting because the wine was so good and it sells itself. read more

Really great winery. Wines were very good, and the service was awesome. My only complaint was the location. Though it's a gorgeous location, it's kinda off the wine trail. Not a big deal, I will definitely be back. All in all, a wonderful place. read more

Loved the samples. Generous pours. Awesome conversation. Best winery we stopped at that day. Bought the Viogner which we still haven't had. (We were there in November) reccommend highly. read more

A nice, small, very friendly family winery. Check out the Barbera, the Zin, and believe it or not, a nice non-malolactic Chardonnay -- lots of fruit, but not sweet. Relax and have a nice visit with the winemakers. read more

Great local winery with wonderful reds! Nice tasting room with some beautiful art from local artists. Stuart and Stephanie the owners are always pleasant to visit with! read more

Such a cute family owned winery. Relaxed tasting and fantastic wines. Prices were extremely reasonable. Highly recommend taking a visit!

Winery is at the far end of the wine trail. While the owners were friendly, the wine was not. They do have bread sticks to break it up, but we were disappointed in the wines. Sorry. read more

Don't know if I have that much to add to what has already been offered, but wanted to state that my wife and friend and I had a really nice experience at the winery. Had a good talk with the owner/winemaker, and tasted through all the wines that were available. Interestingly, all four of us had different favorites, although we all seemed to enjoy the Petite Syrah. I've tried a lot of wines, and thought these were all flavorful and well-made. Definitely recommend stopping here if you are in the area. read more

Fawnridge Winery Auburn Ca This small winery is off the beaten Placer County Wine trail path, however a clear contender for top honors. Yes you must turn onto a gravel road to make your way to the small tasting room at the top of a hill, however your reward is the fine wines that are crafted here. We entered the establishment and were welcomed by the owners Stephanie and Stewart. very nice to meet the growers, wine maker, and put a face to the product. The wines range from two whites to four red varietals. The small group that I was tasting with that day made notes of the very refreshing Sauvignon Blanc, and also rated the Chardonnay quite well. I had experienced their Barbera on my last visit ( a wonderfully tasty representation) and it is currently in process of being bottled quite shortly. I was pleasantly surprised by their Primitivo and Old Vine Zinfandel offerings. Each showed spice and earth with slight tannin character variations. I believe these two wines show great promise and a continued quest of Stewart and Stephanie to produce quality wines in the Placer County hills. If you would like to experience some of the best wines that Placer County has to offer, take the unbeaten path to visit Fawnridge Winery. Salute Stephen P. read more

We stumbled across Fawnridge on a rainy day wine tasting and it is amazing! I thoroughly annoyed every wine on the tasting menu, and walked out with a bottle of the merlot and the estate barbera. The owners/winemakers are very kind but not pushy. Highly recommend- well worth whatever drive! I will definitely be back- very soon! read more

Absolutely stunning. Was the first winery we visited on the Auburn Wine Trail, and were so impressed that we wished that we'd made it the last. Extremely friendly staff, with a bonus: Their website features their new pair of 10 week old Australian Shepherd puppies. I was hoping to see them when we arrived, but they were up at the main house with the owners. The woman offering the tasting quickly hopped on the phone to the winemakers, saying that there was a couple here who would love to see the pups. By the time we were halfway done with the tasting the owners showed up with their new pups and showing me pictures of their older dogs, just like family. We had a lovely conversation with the owners, and were very impressed with the many of the offerings. Don't miss the 2008 chard (if they have any left!) or the port. Absolutely wonderful. They completely stole my heart and I will bring friends to visit on my next trip. read more