What a WONDERFUL day we spent with Rob and Monica at Macchia Winery! Not only are they experts at their craft, they made us feel so welcome and genuinely embraced us as we sifted through the delicious wines they offered. We laughed and shared a rich conversation that made a nice day even more exquisite. Thank you to these two, and to Tim and Tanya as well for creating such a nice retreat and reception for their guests. We will be coming back often. read more

Macchia Wines - Wineries Near Me - Acampo, California

Very generous pours, relaxed tasting room, interesting wines- some better than others but all good and worth checking out! The grounds are great and good if traveling with kids. They have bocce ball and huge comfy swings. I'll def be back when in the area. read more

The wines here are mediocre at best. I am a long time wine taster across the US and Canada, I have never been treated so poorly as here. Trust me, many other excellent wineries in Lodi, Klinker brick, Harny Lane, Kidder. Skip this one. read more

It's right around the corner from my house I love the personalities there and it's fun to see the people coming in from out of town winds are very very good for the price read more

I love this place! Delicious wines, I usually don't like reds but I actually enjoyed theirs. My favorite is Tremendous! Their white they have is also delicious. Staff is friendly and the property and decorations are so gorgeous! Absolutely love the atmosphere read more

I visited Macchia over the weekend with a group of girlfriends for a bachelorette party. The staff at Macchia made us feel like we were at home and went above and beyond to make sure our bride-to-be had the best time. Julie was an absolute pleasure to be around and we couldn't have asked for a better tasting host. When we had trouble getting back into town due to lack of Ubers, they stepped up and made sure we got to our next destination. Overall, I cannot recommend Macchia enough. We will definitely all be back! read more

No room at the small bar so we stood in the middle of the room waiting to be noticed. Young girl flitted past after several minutes and as she passed she said "two for tasting?" And then disappeared. Um...what?? Then a man behind the bar got my attention and asked if we were being helped. "No." I said. He apologized and I said "well, there's no room at the bar." He said "I'll bring it out to you." (Why didn't you just do that in the first place??) Just then a space opened and we were able to stand at the bar. He poured one tasting and disappeared. That's when we started to pay closer attention. The place was like a raucous sports bar. The employees were bantering so much with each other that the customers were simply an afterthought. When I asked where the spit bucket was I was directed to an out-of-the-way corner next to the bar at about waist height where a red bucket was perched on a stool. All those people at the bar we're swallowing every sip. What?? Jason, the tasting room manager, is like a frat boy let loose in a liquor cabinet. He's the manager?? He didn't make eye contact and has nothing to say about any of the wines. There was a woman furiously wrapping bottles in tissue and dropping them into boxes on the floor. With every step, a clunk from her cha cha heels. With every wrapped bottle, a thunk on the floor. What a crazy, loud, chaotic mess! I couldn't wait to get out of there. It's not like I'm a prude, but I expect these kinds of experiences to be more sophisticated. I've been out of college for about 30 years, and I wasn't interested in going back in time when I stepped into Macchia's tasting room. There are more than 60 wineries in Lodi. We won't be going back to Macchia. read more

After this place was recommended to us twice because they only had red white I thought we had to try it. I was looking for some bold reds and I thought this was the place. The overall atmosphere of the place is definitely lacking. There was no character and I just felt like I was in somebody's house. As some of the reviewers mentioned before, and this was my biggest problem- they were all SOOOOO fruity. I understand a lot of people like that, but I have a hard time believing all of those zinfandels were THAT fruit forward. I kind of felt like they had too many different kinds of wines and maybe they should just focus on one or two as their main focus. I also see what people are saying about the service, it was by far the worst we received in Lodi- it was a cluster! I feel like they don't know how to manage when there are more than 2 groups in there. If you like fruity wine this place may be a good choice for you- but if your after a bold red- don't go here! read more

We arrived at 4:45 for a tasting, and were rudely told (in front of several other guests tasting) that we only had four minutes left to taste (although they were open til 5:00), and that (for full price), we could try ONE wine. We left and will not be back. read more

Macchia treated our group like royalty. They were very accommodating. I highly recommend this winery!

The short: Came in for a wine tasting and although it happened it required a lot of work. The long: Family came into town and just had to go wine tasting at the vineyards so away we went. This particular vineyard was one we were specifically referred to so we had high hopes. When we drove up there was a good sized lot with plenty of cars in it so that looked to be a good sign. The grounds themselves were nice and the tasting room is inside a farm house. Inside the room there are all kinds of nick knacks for sale that are crammed into the tiny space. I thought I came to drink wine not to buy jewelry, clothing, and etc?! The room itself has a large "L" shaped bar that was staffed with about 5 people. There was a pretty good crowd in the room and they were all up on the bar whether they were drinking or not. This caused a problem for those of us there for tasting because there was nowhere we could get service since people were hanging out at the bar socializing with thee staff. We had to flag someone over so we could get our tasting going and even then it was an effort from one wine to another. We ended up buying one bottle of wine to try a bit more and the lady ringing us up seemed put out by having to do something. We took the tour of the facility and how they make the wine. I had done this before at other places but the ones who had not enjoyed it. The lady who took everyone touring (I think the owners daughter) was very friendly and answered most all questions. All in all the customer service in the tasting room was pretty bad, but I added a star for the great service on the tour. I doubt I'd go back or refer anyone here in the future though. What works: The behind the scenes tour of how the wine is made. What to improve: A way to take care of all the customers in some kind of a reasonable manner. read more

Lov this place. Amazing wine. Great workers. Great release parties. Fun fun place with excellent wine!

We were at Macchia in March and Jason was our server. Today we revisited while in town. As soon as we walked in Jason said welcome back. Wow... So many people walk through their door and he remembered us. Great wine and exceptional staff. read more

I have never felt more disrespected at a wine tasting. Prepaying for tasting? Who does that? I'm happy to pay to taste, but the attitude dished out by the distracted person pouring was that we might run away before she'd get her money. Throughout the tasting we had to remind her which wine we were drinking. No interesting information about the wines, or vineyards...I really felt like I was in the way. Not just a busy day...it seemed like the norm. Avoid this place. Wine is forgettable....tagged with similar names and similar tastes. Too many great places in Lodi to waste your time here. read more

Macchia is absolutely wonderful. I have been here many times and the service and wine only gets better everytime I go. Large or small groups are totally acceptable..perfect place to meet great people as well. Hand painted wine glasses for sale in tasting room that are absolutely gorgeous!!! The 2008 barbera was a hit yesterday with the group that came with me. Delish! If you are having a long hard week, make sure you stop by this place to take your minds off your worries and drink some GREAT wines! read more

The staff makes this stop a win! win! I'm a fan of Reds, and Macchia has the best! The grounds are so cozy, rock fireplace's, covered patio's, beautifully done! Really...you don't need to hop back on the tour bus. Just sit back and relax here. Their so entertaining and the dogs are damn cute too! read more

The wine are always great here. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. We have been coming here for years and are always impressed with their wines read more

Love love love the Zinfandel. A friend that belongs to club shared and it was amazing. Thanks

I heard all the great accolades about the owners and their kids and how involved they are, blah, blah, blah. So... I purchased some wine from the winery with delivery for the following day. A week later I hadn't heard from anyone and no wine was delivered. Finally I contact UPS and they say no delivery had taken place. I contact the winery and they tell me they decided to hold the order as it had been hot in Sacramento. No one bothered to call me about a delay and the wine I purchased was to be a gift to one of my friends for the 4th holiday. They did not offer a compromise, waive the shipping cost, give a bottle wine....nothing. The incompetence of the winery is astonishing and their failure to contact customers when shipments are delayed is totally unacceptable. Do not expect your wine to be delivered timely or at all. read more

Thank you Jason! Great wine and we will be back. Joined wine club because wine here one of the BEST

We cam here during wine and chocolate weekend. The grounds are very big and nice. They have lots of outside seating and a beautiful outdoor patio with fire pits and fireplaces. They have all red wines, which were very tasty. The only reason why I didn't give this place a five is that SOME of the staff were too serious. I like to feel welcomed at a winery especially if you want the clients to come back. We will come back to this place, but hope to see more smiles. :) read more

Macchia Macchia Macchia! What can say? Not only is this LUXURIOUS winery run by the most gorgeous family, but the wine is DELICIOUS too! ;-) I have been to a lot of wineries in the Lodi area and in Napa and never have I had the level of service I have had here. The very first time tasting I was thrilled to find I loved all of the jammy collection of Zins! The staff was very friendly, informative, hilarious and made us feel right at home. We love the dog friendly atmosphere and the relaxed ambiance that they have created here. I'd hate to sound too AMBITIOUS but you really could lose yourself here all day. Recently I had a little crisis with an event that I had been planning at another winery(that shall remain nameless). At the last minute they didn't do what they had promised and so I ran to Macchia and spoke with Lani the owner. She opened her arms and doors to me and my huge party of 60+\- without hesitation. She and her staff accommodated us and helped us set up for an unforgettable event. She is the sweetest lady ever, very GENEROUS! I cannot say enough nice things about the entire staff, they truly make you feel like part of a huge family. The grounds at Macchia are SERIOUSly amazing. The covered outdoor area is my favorite for just relaxing, there is bocce ball if you are feeling OUTRAGEOUS and the swings that are placed throughout the property are SUMPTUOUS. Make it a point to go to Macchia and introduce yourself to the family, you'll be glad you did! You can also check for upcoming events on their Facebook page and or their website. Their release parties are always a fun time, with live music, wood fired pizzas and shopping how could you go wrong?! Be REBELLIOUS and stay for awhile! See you there!! read more

I love this place and their wine! This small, quaint and family owned winery is located on Peltier Rd. off of Hwy 99 in Acampo, just between the towns of Lodi and Galt. There is ample parking and wheelchair access. The grounds and landscaping are warm and inviting with colorful tree-shaded paths, Japanese maples, several umbrella tables, lounge chairs, swing benches, an outdoor grill and dining area for group reservations and a regulation size bacci ball court. Just 20 minutes from my home this Central Valley hidden gem crafts some awesome award winning Zins and other varietals. Ironically my first visit was due to a coworker who was visiting from the East Coast and tasted their wine in a small upstate NY restaurant and wanted to pick up a few bottles while in Sacramento. After my first tasting experience I was an immediate fan. There is a $5 per person tasting fee, refunded if you purchase any wine. The tasting experience consists of 9 wines starting from their one and only white wine "Ludicrous" to their award winning Old Vine Zin "Serious" and finishing off with an award winning 2014 port named "Dangerous". Their motto. "It's All Good" and branding nomenclature are pretty tongue and cheek but once you taste them you'll know why they were named as such. It also shows that they while they are extremely passionate about their craft and product they also keep an approach-ability and light hearted and friendly appeal to their brand. They don't take themselves too seriously...yet they do in the lab. The tasting room manager, Monica is extremely knowledgeable, friendly and personable and is happy to answer any questions you may have. The other gentlemen who pours is a riot with alot of energy and passion and really knows his wines. The tasting room is literally a converted home so it has the feeling of being invited into someone's home as a guest and you are greeted and treated like one. Every cool winery is not complete without a k9 greeter and Macchia has two very friendly, lovable and unobtrusive boxers who I believe are siblings. My two kids love to come with me on wine club pickup days just to say hi to the dogs! While I don't consider myself a wine "expert" I grew up 10 minutes outside of the Napa Valley and began drinking wine in my college days while my friends were getting sloshed at the weekly kegger. So over the years I have developed a palate for fermented rotting grape juice. But my food and wine evaluation policy is simple...if it tastes good then it IS good! Macchia wines taste good! So good I joined their Quarterly Zin Only Wine Club! Monica mentioned that Total Wine & More, a US retailer carries a limited number of their wines so give them a try. If you're in the area give them a visit and I know they will not disappoint you! read more

This winery is very SPECIAL and the employees are friendly and very knowledgeable. Rob is one of a kind and we enjoy our time with him. The wine never disappoints. We have been members for 10 years now. read more

I've been a member for about 4 years now and I've had nothing but positive experiences here. Everything is very casual and I cant get enough of their italian/zin reds. It's local, the prices are great because their wines compete with several other places I've been to in Napa yet the cost isnt bad (the member discount makes a HUGE difference) . Staff has always been attentive and friendly to my wife and I so I am surprised to read the negative comments on that in other reviews. I like the casual/family owned feel at this place as well. The tasting room is in an old house, you'll see family dogs roaming around from time to time, it's great. On a side note, it's hilarious to read the reviews where people are upset that there is a $5 tasting fee, I mean come on. When you walk into your local bar do you expect to drink free? Do you realize how many cheap winos must walk through these places, drink wine and then never buy a thing? Tasting fees are becoming the norm these days however most places I've been to refund your tasting fee when you purchase something which is absoloutely fair. Maybe it was the tone in which the staff addressed the people who wrote those reviews but I honestly doubt it because everyone that I've interacted with at Macchia has been very friendly. I dont believe they charge members to taste and they didnt charge a fee to become a member when I did, you just have to buy wine (oh no!). With that said, pay your $5 if you're just tasting and if you actually plan to buy wine then just become a member and you get it waived. Favorites: Serious Nebbiolo Barbera Voluptous Flirtatious I've probably bought at least one bottle of everything else here outside of ports/desert wines and thats because I'm not a fan of those types of wines. read more

Love this little quaint place. The service is great and the grounds are beautiful. Love the wine tasting experience.

This is the only place that I will buy/drink a zin from, not a fan of the type of wine but they do a phenomenal job. go to the tasting or oder online you cant go wrong. read more

Lots of alcohol-amped wines. I found the 16%+ ABV offerings to be too much for my tastes - but obviously there are those who like that style. Moderately priced wines. Many types (about 10) currently available for tasting for a small fee. read more

We love coming here and really enjoy their Reds! The selection is amazing and the wine club parties are a great time! We would recommend coming here! read more

They were wonderful during our wine tasting and had a great special for bottles of wine for club members. We really enjoyed sipping wine in the patio area outside! It was a nice place and great service! read more

If you are planning a wine tasting adventure in Lodi area Macchia needs to be on your list. Awarding winning wines, family and always a good crowd. If you are lucky enough to visit during a wine release party or any other event you will probably not leave. Take the time to taste all the wines and make sure you keep track of what you love because as you taste you keep thinking this is the best wine I ever had! Cheers read more

Big,jammy, and high alcohol red varietals. Very nice back patio addition. Winery produces only red varietals and one port. Prices are average in the Lodi area. read more

Fun winery. Wine just okay. Employees are friendly. We loved sitting on the swings enjoying a glass of wine. One of the employees even came out and sang us a song before he left to perform downtown. read more

The zins at Macchia rate up there with our favorites at M2, Harney, and St Amant. As many of the reviews have pointed out, the customer service can be awful though. We were not acknowledged at all until we revealed the fact that we were club members and were there to pick up our wine. Even then, the woman was very curt and not very friendly. The politeness and customer service maybe went up from a 1 to a 4 on a scale of 1 to 10. We'll give them a five for the quality of wines, but a three for customer service. This averages out to a 4. My significant other has already said that if we receive poor treatment again, we're cancelling our membership and taking our business elsewhere. read more

The Flirtatous Wine is amazing!!!! We come here a lot for wine tasting!! We enjoy pretty much all the wine, and always leave with a few bottles. You can't find this wine anywhere, so really have to come out to Lodi and try it. The patio in the back is newly renovated and a great spot to relax with Friends. read more

Love their wines! Each time I have visited the staff has been very friendly. So is the dog that was there. Can't wait to go back!

My husband and I have been to Macchia on three different occasions to sample wines. We have gone alone, taken a group of 7, and most recently taken a couple from Australia. All have been so impressed with the quality of Macchia reds and most recently their whites, especially Ludicrous. Ludicrous is such a pleasant, refreshing wine to enjoy on a spring/summer evening. It also is a wonderful white to serve on a fall afternoon, especially if you are at the beach! Whether red or white, Macchia is a great find! read more

One of the best wine tasting experiences. The wines were great (especially the port!), but what made it even better was the service from Jason and Rob. So fun! Will definitely be back again. read more

Love it friendly fun and oh so good the wine. Taste wines often in different states in the US and outside the US.. Macchia is always a big favorite I enjoy so much always looking forward to visit and taste when in the area LOVE EVERYTHING! read more

Really great wines, especially the Zins. The special tastings always have great food. We are going back for the fall release party this weekend--it is apparently a combined art and wine show--should be fun. read more