We visited here with some family members who lived nearby, and had a very nice time wandering this…read moreold historic town. I just love old fashion shops along wooden walkways. There are quite a few wine tasting rooms that could occupy wine lovers for several days! We enjoyed exploring specialty stores that offered clothing, souvenirs, antiques, ice cream parlor, and even a popular cheese/wine tasting shop. There are restaurants, bars and an old historic hotel. The Sutter Creek Auditorium just happened to have a craft fair while we were there and found ourselves spending lots of money on some inexpensive, quality items. It was a great day for gift shopping as well! That evening we stayed late to see the Sutter Creek Christmas parade that was fun, but consisted mostly of emergency vehicles decorated in Xmas lights which the procession seemed to never end! It started raining and we finally had to head to the parking lot to catch our shuttle. Unfortunately, this event is quite popular and the traffic getting out of this quaint little town was pretty congested and annoying! Eventually, we slowly, but finally made our way back to our point of origin where our car was parked. I would love to return here again, but not during an event or parade!

Not just another quaint old Amador mining town…read more Sutter Creek can be an easy weekend getaway from Reno or Sacramento. This spot feels like a combination of the old west and Napa. A main street with a mix of wooden sidewalks and wine tasting rooms. Small restaurants and cute boutiques. There is a Days Inn at the north end of town, though it's not my favorite and have used it only once. The Handford House Inn, Nancy V says is devine. Several cafes that have you covered from breakfast to dinner. Buffalo Chips is my favorite breakfast spot. Their burger is looking pretty fabulous too. For snacking there's an ice cream parlor, chocolate shop and cheese monger. But what could be better than parking the car, or strolling in from a hotel, and sampling wine from a few of the almost two dozen local tasting rooms. Elegant store fronts, quaint small houses and modern shops, will pour you some of the areas finest reds, a few whites, surprising bubbles and hard to find port styles. If you need a break from sipping, seriously?? Wander off the main street and discover the Knight Foundry, Monteverde General Store Museum, or stroll the Sutter Creek.

Amazing time going back to the "Walmart of yesteryear"! Fascinating how much history we learnt…read moreabout shopping back in the eaely to mid 1900s long before big box stores took over.

Wandering around Sutter Creek killing some time before dinner, we stumble upon an open house / fund…read moreraiser at the general store. I have walked by it several times and peered in the windows, but it had never been open to go inside. Oh wow. Time had completely stopped here. Every item, every display was just left- dry gods to the right, hardware tools in the back, clothing, and groceries to the left. The General Store was started in 1896 by John Monteverde and son. The elder came to America in 1860 by the way of San Francisco. He came to Sutter Creek in 1861, like many others hoping to strike it rich during the gold rush. Later working as a stone mason. Married and had seven children. He died in 1918. His daughter Mary took over running the store. In October 1971, Mary placed a sign on the door saying the store would be closed a few days. The sign remained for 20 years. The city opened the store in 1992. Now as a museum the full shelves give a glimpse of the past. Even the old ledgers show the good and bad times of Sutter Creek patrons. You'll need to call in advance for a volunteer tour of the store and family history. Or get lucky like we did and catch a day that it was open

Hands-down, one of my favorite wineries in the Amador region. So much so that I am a member. What I…read morelike about the small wineries is that you actually get to talk to the wine makers. This spot is no exception. Lots of seating, indoors and outdoors as well as bar seating at the front. Came on a hot day and was told that the front room actually has the best air-conditioning. I appreciate the little goodies that come with the wine tasting. Helps to cleanse the pallet as well as bring out the best flavors of the wine. What's unique about Jeff Runquist is that he uses pure varietals. He brings out the best characteristics in each of them and there isn't any blending going on here. Service wise, I've always had great service. Very attentive as well. If you're coming to the area to try the wines of Amador, be sure to stop by here. They also have wines from other regions, but it's so nice to try estate wines which they feature here.

Another fabulous find for us in Jeff Runquist Winery. They attended the Amador Four Fires festival…read more This festival provided insight into some amazing wines and Jeff Runquist is one of them. This winery sources wines from 12 different appellations. This means you have tremendous access to fantastic wine regions across California and wonderful varieties to tempt your taste buds. The tasting room was clean and welcoming and the day we visited it was member pick up day. The wines we tasted were fantastic and we purchased quite a few. Membership is available and several levels to choose from. I would recommend this winery. The festival provided a fantastic opportunity to taste these wines and others as well.

The servers were friendly. I enjoyed most of the wines from the tasting list. The tasting fee is…read morewaived pp per bottle purchased. The tasting room was outside which was pretty spacious. They have corn hole and that game where you roll the ball. I don't know what it's called. Haha. We purchased their 2021 Easton Sauvignon Blanc. We were served some kind of olive spread with crackers.

Lovely service and quality wines. The shop is super cute. Wines are affordable and taste great.read more

Lovely experience and lovely winery! Pretty property with some tasty Spanish wines! Thank you very…read moremuch for a fun time today!

We have been a wine club member for a while now. Why? The wine is delicious but the way you are…read moregreeted and served wine is the best. I would highly recommend visiting if you are in the area.

Drove from Roseville just to make a stop here. 2nd and 4th Saturdays they have tours. Worth the…read moretrip for sure. It is like going back in time for sure. All original items inside. You will learn all about how one man changed the foundry machining etc world. The docents are very knowledgeable and there are plenty of them if you have any questions. They also have a working blacksmithing area (and you can even sign up for classes) on their website. Also watch the youtube video on their website before going it is 47 min but wow so informative.

Went there with my dad who worked in a similar factory, so I'm clearly biased…read more We loved the tour. It had huge amount of details, working tools and set up. It really showed how it was. In many ways, time had stopped there and it's great for a realistic place like this. The receptionist and the tour guides were fanatics, hands-on dedicated people who never the stories and techniques used. They were very welcoming and great story tellers. The town is nice, too, and has a lot of food options nearby.

Such an amazing winery! The wine, view, and owner were all great. Definitely make the stop if…read moreyou're in the area

It's a shame it took me so long to review Convergence Vineyards. They are part of the fun and funky…read morewest side of Amador County wine country and are a great alternative to the stuffy and crowded options further up the hill. The tasting room has decent parking, but you will get some dust on that pristine truck or SUV. Convergence has a large selection of varietals from the region. Zinfandel has always been a classic Amador option, but Barbera and Primitivo have been slowly gaining traction. You can discuss this in person with the owner in their cozy tasting room with a spectacular view of the foothill vineyards. Make sure to pet the dogs! The wine is good to very good with lots of options for everyone. They refund the tasting fee with purchase and have glass and bottle options. You do need to go a little off the usual path to find the winery, but they are just off the highway. Convergence has always been a favorite in the area with a tough location. The winery is just cute with great views and better wine. Skip the crowds and have a fun time here instead.

Driving down the dirt road to the winery, you can tell the property is well-kept. I came here with…read morefamily and friends. We were able to taste and enjoyed the beautiful rural scenery of the acres of rolling hills and grapevines. We were graciously hosted by Ramona and her husband, Mario. The tastings were generous and the wines were just right. I had a spectacular time exploring the area and I can't wait to return. I was so excited that they opened a tasting room in Sutter Creek and paid them a visit. I'm planning to return again in the coming weeks with my husband to pick up another case. Generally I love Cabs but love their Black Muscat! If you're in the area, make sure you pay them a visit at the ranch or at Sutter Creek!

This winery is so absoulety stunning. They have some of the best wine I've tasted. We took home…read morewith us Zinfandel Rose, Amadeus, and Oronero. I love that here they have many different seating options while tasting wine. They have a great outdoor area. I loved their cozy wine room which was covered with the loveliest wall paper. There is a fireplace in the middle of the room which is perefect for this fall season. You cant beat wine tasting next to the fire place during this time of year. Every detail of this room was so well put together. I love wine tasting while still having a more private experience. The owners of this winery are such a sweet couple and they know so much about their wine. I loved the aroma of the room, the fermented smell of grapes. We will coming here again for their top of the line wines.