Such a great find! Very tasty wine, super friendly service, very dog friendly and free car charging! 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! read more

We have been to the Amador Plymouth area multiple times and typically stay a bit more inward. 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. read more

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One of our favorite places. The owner circulates around the guests and talks to us. Lynelle is a wine server extraordinaire. The outdoor patio is overlooking a beautiful area. And most importantly their wines are unique and amazing. read more

From the views to the wine to the service to the food... everything is top notch! Can't wait to come back again read more

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Food is amazing!!! Loved the pozole last winter. We come Here For the bites. Please add More Food options. Food is A+++ read more

We love La Mesa- it was one of our stops on our first visit to Plymouth wineries in 2024 and we became members shortly thereafter. The wines are wonderful, the tasting room is lovely, and the staff is the best. I recommend La Mesa to everyone headed to Plymouth. read more

This tasting room opened in 2021 and is a beautiful modern tasting room with lovely views. They informed me that they have live music on the weekends in the summer. They no longer give you the tasting in carafes but serve you each wine individually. The service is spectacular and we felt comfortable asking about the style of wine making here. I know this is a newer winery so it is still working towards their style. I do like that they are serving more than Barbera and Zinfandel, they have gamay and a gsm to name a few. On the weekends they have their kitchen open for a menu that changes monthly. We did not try the food but heard others enjoyed it. We hope the wines continue to become more complex and wish the winery well. We look forward to coming back to try future vintages. read more

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One of my favorite stops in Amador! The wines are excellent and the owner, Come, is very focused on sustainability in both the growing of the grapes as well as the wine making process. He uses polymer tanks rather than wood barrels and so many other unique techniques which really shows in his clean wines. Love the Barbera Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc plus the rose for the hot summer months! Their tasting room is so nicely set up in the hillside and the bistro makes some delicious bites to enjoy while tasting. Their staff are always so helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about all the wines too! Highly recommend a visit!! read more

Owner Come's award-winning response to my honest, constructive critique of La Mesa's inferior wine is quite entertaining but sadly misses the point of customer feedback - a chance to do better. I mentioned the pluses of the estate (I.e., ambience and courteous sommelier), but the wine is candidly some of the worst I have ever tasted and I cannot delude myself into pretending it is remotely potable when there are far superior wineries in Shenandoah Valley (such as Amador Cellars and Karmere) that charge lower tasting fees for far better wine. Instead of writing off an honest review as "angry" when nothing in my review remotely smacks of such (I much prefer to write 5-star reviews across multiple platforms as I have with other wineries), Come may want to spend some time reflecting on such and consider offering potable wine rather than fermented grape rot beneath even the standards of Pruno engineers in county jails. I don't know if he is capable of such, but he should try. The $15 fee would be justified if La Mesa's wine were any good, but it tastes of ash and smoke taint - liquid garbage if you will - among other awful notes in its symphony of cacophony, and other wineries in the area charge less for far superior wine. Granted, our palates have been pampered by the deliciousness of Alpha Omega (where tastings cost $75 to $150 but are very much worth the cost of membership), but we enjoy the other delightful wineries of Shenandoah Valley such as Amador Cellars and Karmere and will continue patronizing their undertakings. La Mesa, on the other hand, given both the sub-mediocrity of the wine and the owner's whiny repudiation of an honest critique of his inferior wine, we will happily never visit again, even if we were paid to taste it. Life is just too short to waste on awful wine. read more

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My inquiry answered my question about a wine shipment to my sister in Northern California. I learned shortly thereafter that she received the WINE I had sent to her !!! read more

Wine was just okay despite all the awards. No service for wine tasters on the patio unless you are wine club. $20 tasting fee for 1 oz pours. There are better options in Amador. Great setting! Friendly staff! Update: Thanks for your response. Yes it's lovely that anyone can enjoy wine on the patio. However, you needed to return to the tasting room to get your next splash, which is quite unusual. read more

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Beautiful modern building on a bluff overlooking vineyards, with great patio seating that allows for dogs. Staff is friendly and helpful. Their food offering was not available the day we visited, but they do allow outside food. The wine was good, but nothing really stood out to make me want to purchase. We have read great reviews about there food, so we may go back and give it a try. Perhaps the pairing of their wine with their food is the answer. read more

I'm not exaggerating when I say La Mesa is our absolute favorite winery. La Mesa checks all the boxes we look for: gorgeous views, lovely ambiance, warm and welcoming staff, fun events, and most of all - delicious wine. We went when the tasting room first opened and have been founding members ever since. The staff is kind and make us feel special on every visit. The owner, Come, goes above and beyond in his customer service and Antonia is an incredibly knowledgeable wine maker. We have enjoyed some of our favorite wines at La Mesa -- they are innovative in their wine making process and offer unique varietals such as Gamay and Barbera Blanc. Now La Mesa has a kitchen the food is on par with their high quality wine. Yums all around! read more

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I agree with some others that there are much better wineries to visit in the region. Just visited this weekend and here are some thoughts. Pros - Beautiful tasting room and amazing views. The food was BY FAR a standout. Get the sliders and whipped feta, you WONT be disappointed. Easy parking, clean bathrooms. Cons - The pours were tiny and measured, so many people behind the counter who were pleasant enough, but had no knowledge or passion about the winery or the wine itself. They just read from the menu while pouring. The likely had backup staff due to the event happening at the fairgrounds but it was still disappointing. Unfortunately, the wine was terrible. We all agreed the whites tasted like water (no flavor at all!) and the reds weren't much better. I appreciate their venue but i'd go again for the food, and nothing else. read more

It was a very nice experience and nice wines. The was the first of three stops for the day. We liked several of their wines as they had a bit of a unique taste. We also ordered a charcuterie board that was excellet. As we left, we spoke to the woman from the kitchen that put together the board. You could tell that she truly cares about the quality and pairing with the wines. The staff was super nice and gave us some feedback on other places to checkout. We now have La Mesa on our shortlist of places to take friends when they visit. I wish that I had taken a picture of the charcuterie board to share it here. read more

Very modern glass steel tasting room. Beautiful outdoor seating with umbrellas. Views are impressive. Very different wines for the region. Tastes not in our palate range. Was not impressed with a red wine (Primitivo) that had a coconut taste. Whites very fruity and young for our taste. Since Covid, not a fan of the wines poured into carafe and served as a "flight". Option was five wines. Two of us each choose five different to have a tasting of all. There was often not enough in the carafe to share with two, for just a sip. This is happening at other wineries through the region. Missing the pouring and conversation about the wine. Not just a piece of paper and some wine in front of you. Tara, our server was open to our criticism and suggested that later would be more bolder wines. Will we go back....... perhaps in the future. read more

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Excellent wines, beautiful location and wonderful service. Staff is super knowledgeable and friendly

Stopped in yesterday with members of this winery. Excellent caring people working there. They give you great service and we enjoyed trying their wine. Purchased a few bottles before heading home. We"ll be back to try more. read more

We had a fun time wine tasting at La Mesa. The pretty location and modern building are very attractive, the staff was super friendly, and the wines were consistently good. We'll be back. read more

My favorite wine is the 2020 Primitivo which is rich, bold, and full bodied perfection. I simply can't get enough of this wine! The Gamay Noir is another favorite and is light and easy to drink during the summer months. As for the winery, the building is modern and has a large wonderful patio with a view. There are a couple of EV outlets and they recently added a kitchen that serves food on the weekends. The staff are wonderful, friendly, and knowledgeable. Don't be surprised if the owner personally greets you and engages in deep winemaking discussion about grapes and yeasts! You don't get that experience in Napa. This can easily become one of your favorite stops. read more

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I went there for a birthday party and the property is beautiful. We sat outside on the terrace and enjoyed wine and food. We ordered their combination and vegetarian pizzas and they were very tasty. The owner is also super nice and friendly. read more

Great wines, beautiful views, nice people! Loved the primitivo !! They also have food and Thursday happy hour

Delicious Viognet! Love the atmosphere and the excellent service. They treat members like royalty. Christine and Christina are amazing! read more

Love. Love. Love! Kristina Ford is fabulous! The wine is great. Awesome place for a vibe. read more

We're members at Runquist but decided to try something new and ventured just a bit farther down the road. We encourage you to do the same! We loved everything from the Viognier to the Port. Well done! Great service, delicious wines and lovely atmosphere inside and outside patio. We'll be back on a Saturday to enjoy the live music! Thank you Courtney and Janelle! read more

Everything was great. We'll be back, and will tell others. Not sure about that strange 1-star rambling review. The wines we tasted here are not "tainted" or "drek". The quality is very high and consistent. On par with the best we've tasted in the area. Nice tasting room, too. read more

Fabulous experience from the quality venue, awesome food choices including Korean beef and charcuterie board plus of course the memorable wine, we had the champagne which was delicious. The service was also role model as every staff member couldn't do enough to ensure our overall experience was memorable. Congratulations to the owner and staff for ensuring customers have such an awesome visit and we look forward to returning read more

Gorgeous tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating. We had a wine reduction sundae with our tasting and it was delicious!

La mesa offers great wine, great food, and great service! I had the ceviche and charcuterie board and they were Amazing! The service and staff here is great they really do give you that one on one experience! Lanelle is a tasting room associate here that really goes above and beyond and is always super friendly and accommodating! Add this to the top of your list to Visit and also their club member perks are awesome! read more

A beautiful view with friendly service! Lanielle went above and beyond to introduce us to La Mesa's wines and she made it a perfect fall afternoon in wine country. And, that whipped feta and honey spread - so good. A great stop in Amador! read more

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Such lovely service and wine. Stopped by unexpectedly and so happy we did. Lanelle was so nice, very thorough. She figured out what kinds of wine I like and what my husband liked and really catered to our tastes. A very lovely experience with her and the wine was delish!!!! read more

Every wine i tasted was nice. Beautiful views of vineyards as well as very friendly staff. Highly recommend a visit.

I need MORE stars! From start to finish top notch! Was greeted immediately. Enjoyed our flights outside with the amazing view n weather! Great staff n experience by far! Can't wait to go back! Would definitely recommend read more

We came to La Mesa hoping for a wonderful experience and we did! The environment the Owners created is top shelf! The layout of the property is beautiful! The tasting room is filled with spaciousness, aesthetics and comfortable seating, and super clean! The views are perfect for a full relaxing wine tasting experience.   I am not a big wine drinker, and feel I am 'a canary in the mine' that if I like something it's good!  We tasted 12 wines. We took home 9 bottles! Their Barbera is excellent with all the red meat meals, and a dash in any marinade, they almost could sell it as marinade!  The Primito Rosé 2018 is so smooth and doesn't burn like some wines can.  Great for sensitive stomachs like mine!  The Chardonnay's, are also extremely light, dry and full of flavor!  I don't know of a single place we have done tasting where I liked all choices. (We live in Sonoma County!) These would make great gifts! The ones we sent have all been well received! La Mesa ships directly so it is easy to order and send to friends and family all over the country!  We have already placed our second order! The owners and crew are very mindful of Covid-19 safe practices which makes this a rewarding outing for a weekend to help during these cooped up times! Five Stars all around! read more

Pleasant ambiance, beautiful foothill setting, delicious wines and food, and Lanelle is an accommodating, fun-loving host! What else do you need for a Sunday drive in the country? read more

Favorite spot to go in Amador County. Beautiful views and amazing collection and complexity of wines. The staff is great and very friendly and informative. I have been a wine club member for the past two years and every visit to the tasting room has been exceptional. The wine club events are fun and you leave the tasting room feeling connected to the people. read more

If you're looking for a great winery in Plymouth, you must try La Mesa Winery. The winery has a very nice outdoor patio overlooking the hills. The owner took the time to introduce himself and talked to us. The staff is is very friendly and welcoming. On top of the welcoming hospitality, they have great wines so good we joined their membership. This is a must try read more

Beautiful vineyard/views, wonderful owner and staff. We had a great time with our Valentine's chocolate pairings and wine. We will definitely return! read more

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I was beyond excited to hear a brand new winery opened up in Plymouth; I can't say enough good things about this place. The staff were all very attentive and sweet, and the owner Côme was very helpful and knowledgeable. I ended up getting 2 wine flights, and sat on their gorgeous patio. I'd highly recommend trying this place, the wine is delicious! read more

La Mesa Vineyards - Wine flight - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California

We decided to stop in on a recent trip to Plymouth. First of all the employees are fantastic. Very friendly and welcoming. We didn't have an appointment, as recommended. Since we were there early, they accommodated us. Turning to the wines. I was happy to see Pimativo and Barbera represented liberally! They have "Primativo Three Ways". Sprarkling, blac and red. (Four if you consider the Primativo Barbera blend). All were great! The whites were unique is selection, I've never had a Barbera Blanc or Primativo Blac before! We are now officially founding members of their wine club! Can't wait to got back!! read more