I love this place. They opened up a lavender farm and had a very sweet little event. I love the owners ingenuity about the whole place. I also love the wine. read more

Six Sigma Winery - Wineries Near Me - Lower Lake, California

We feel so lucky to have Six Sigma Winery right in our backyard here in Lake County. It's our go-to spot when friends visit from out of town--a bit of an adventure, since it's tucked away and reached by a scenic (and dusty!) drive through the ranch. The tasting room is set in an old homestead with limited indoor space, but the covered porch and picnic tables make for a relaxed and charming outdoor experience. If you're up for it, the Pinzgauer Vineyard Tour is a fun way to explore the property and learn about the winery's history--we did it in early summer and loved it, though it can get hot, so come prepared. We haven't tried the hiking or mountain biking trails yet, but they're definitely on our list. Whether you're local, visiting, or planning a weekend day trip from the Bay Area, Six Sigma is absolutely worth the detour. And while in the area, check out Wild Diamond Winery on the way or on the way out as well! read more

This place has it ALL. The family is very customer and community focused Table to Fork meals. Unique overnight stays. Off road experience for 4 wd enthusiasts. Cross country bike rides and people who just want to enjoy great outdoors Oh yes, and they have great wine You will not find another experience like this in ALL of lake county read more

First of all, the Six Sigma property is beautiful! We especially loved that they had numerous hiking trails you could go on. (We loved the Sorensen Dr trail.) Afterwards, we stopped by their tasting room and tried their wine flight and a charcuterie board. Everything we had was amazing! The staff at the tasting room were wonderful too--very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend stopping by and checking them out! read more

What a great experience! We booked a tasting and Pinzgauer Vineyard tour for my friends bachelorette party. Seth was great and provided a lot of history about the property and Lake County. Once we made it to the top of the vineyard he had some bottles of Rose` for us to enjoy while we took in the great views and took photos. We enjoyed this unique experience a lot! read more

Love this place! Service from the owner is fantastic - enjoys talking about the property and history AND the wines. The ambiance of whole property is amazing and feels like you're visiting a friend's place. Looking forward to the camp sites and taking a bike tour here! read more

We've visited Six Sigma a couple times over the last 3 years with my Aunt who is a member and we love this place! They have great wine, hiking and biking trails as well as events. They also have campsites if you're looking to camp in your RV on a Ranch & Winery! We've attended two events here, the first was a farm to table dinner and more recently was a guided hike with tacos & wine tasting. Both events feature beef raised on their ranch and of course their tasty wine. The owners and employees here are very friendly, easy to talk to and extremely welcoming. The views here are amazing from the vineyard to the overlook during your hike and the cows, horses, sheep and wildflowers. The tasting room has pamphlets with all the wildflowers you may encounter, which makes it fun and my family did a scavenger hunt once to see who found the most! read more

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I signed up for the meat club. The meat is amazingly flavorful, you just need salt. The tempranillo is gorgeous! I love walking the grounds. I am so glad to have found this place. read more

Beautiful winery with exceptional wine. Our visit was informative and fun. The owner is the distinguished gentleman in the tasting room and a wealth of knowledge and just interesting to talk to. We had a wonderful afternoon and look forward to enjoying their wine! read more

We have been wine club members here for over a year now. It is a huge ranch with a small family feel as it is family owned & operated. There is plenty of room there for our kids to play. Definitely a great winery to bring friends and family. We recently went to their international Tempranillo day celebration & was a fantastic time. The wine maker explained each wine that paired with the meals in a fun manner. This wine club is a keeper for us as it has a lot to offer with its membership & the wines are excellent. read more

Six Sigma Winery - Cheese plate that you can get during your tasting! - Wineries Near Me - Lower Lake, California

We enjoyed a very nice afternoon sipping some tasty wines and snacking on a yummy cheese platter. This place is a pretty cool and unique winery. Wines aside, here are some other things they have going on: 1) Mountain biking trails. If you like to ride, join their club and enjoy the miles and miles of trails. Or pay $20 for a day pass. Today they were hosting a NorCal High School Mountain Biking competition. 2) Special events, like dinners in their wine cellars and caves. 3) Glamping. They are currently in the process of building 50 glamping tents with private bathrooms and all that will hopefully become open and available in May 2022. Aside from that you have miles if trails to walk and explore and it's a fully functioning ranch where they raise sheep and pigs and sell their meat. So check it out if you are in the area. Of the 5 wines we tasted, we seriously loved 2, but the others were also good. We met the owner who was friendly and kind, making his rounds welcoming guests and sharing about his immigration from Denmark to the states and how he started this family run business. We even met two of his grandkids who were running around helping pick up falling limbs and straightening up the tables and chairs. read more

I really like this winery for several reasons. First, I like the wine of course. But what really shines for me is the people. The hospitality is a amazing. They have wonderful events that I go to. They have a monthly Paella night- which is YUM and a fun thing to do with friends. I also participate on their weekend hayrides, walks and bike rides. They are more than a winery, Six Sigma is a destination, a community. I am grateful to them for the experiences I have. This is a great place to bring friends to share our amazing county with people you love. read more

Amazing winery! We were attending a camping event with a few other trailers and they were so accomdating. The wines are superb, the property is beautiful! read more

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What a unique experience camping at Six Sigma Ranch & Winery as part of the Harvest Host program. We tasted wonderful wines and cheeses in a friendly, laid-back setting and dry camped among the rolling oaks near this bridge. We would love to go back again! read more

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In early March 2021 we booked an RV site at Six Sigma Winery to taste their wines and visit the area around Clear Lake. The 4000 acre ranch has beautiful rugged scenery with a seasonal creek running through the property. In early spring when we visited, the oak trees had not yet budded out but the fields were green from recent rains. We enjoyed the feeling of isolation while only being a few miles away from Lower Lake and Hidden Valley. The wines were uniformly excellent. We particularly enjoyed the Sauvignon Blanc and the Tempranillo. We joined the wine club and purchased a mixed case. We highly recommend six Sigmas Winery. read more

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We did the winery tour and tasting. It was a beautiful Spot. All the people were very helpful and the tour was informative. The wines were very good. We brought our 9 year old and saw a number of other children-- family friendly. The kids can check out the livestock. We loved it! read more

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Wowzers! This place is awesome and a trek to get there! I'm so grateful they have signs along the way letting people know how much farther. This is a beautiful winery surrounded by gorgeous trees and many birds. The acorn woodpeckers are incredible! They poke a hole, put an acorn in it, let it sit so bugs get on the acorn and come back and eat it!! The trees had so many open holes and acorn filled holes. It was super cool! We had a chance to talk with the owner and he was really nice and friendly. We had a chance to try some of their meat and it was delicious! Their wine tasting is beautifully set up. I loved that I was able to swirl, smell and sip from a regular sized glass! We sat on two comfortable rockers outside. The tables that are set up all around are varied which allows everyone to find something they like. The family utilizes the land and is an active farm. We parked by a pig and some goats. They showcased some different types of wines and I really liked them and the variety. This was the perfect place to go on a Saturday afternoon drive from Calistoga. read more

Six Sigma Winery - Wine - Wineries Near Me - Lower Lake, California

Thank you Everyone at Six Sigma Winery and Ranch for allowing us to get out of our house quarantine and hike on your gorgeous property! Mr. T was very helpful with his knowledge of your wines in selecting our three wines to mail to our Son-In-Law for his birthday gift. We especially enjoyed your very friendly horse and Shetland pony. So serene and beautiful by your little creek too! read more

A awesome place everything about this place is awesome no phone service out in the middle of nowhere lots of good ideas this place rocks

We stopped at this place on a tour and I was very impressed! The owners showed us around and shared their experience with developing the place. They were very welcoming and the visit finished with a great wine tasting. This is a great place and worth your time for a visit. read more

I have been to this winery a few times and have always been happy with my service. The entire staff that work here is personable and very friendly. I recently took a tour, and even though it was 100 degrees outside I still enjoyed it. The tour: It was about an hour long and included a ride in their pinzgaur which was a fun experience. The tour takes you onto their property in the hills and wraps around beautiful views of the winery. Walt was our awesome tour guide and he let us stop to taste the grapes, find lake county diamonds on the road, and created a fun filled day for us. After the tour we brought our own picnic so we could eat under the trees at the winery, and he was kind enough to let us do our tasting outside. I cannot describe how amazing the service is here. The wine: I am a recent wine enthusiast and a big fan of reds, but they have a killer white sauvignon blanc that I fell in love with. Overall: I highly suggest coming here to take a tour of this beautiful winery, enjoy good company of the staff, and make a fun day out of it while trying some great wine. read more

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If you come here, prepare yourself. This is not just a destination. Its also about the journey. You travel a dusty, gravelly drive into the heart of the golden California hills that surround Clear Lake, studded with ancient oak trees. Past cattle ranches, sheep grazing on golden grass, egrets, little ponds, a deer or two, until you finally arrive, 2+ miles later, at a small ranch house with a couple of rustic rocking chairs on the front porch and a cozy fire inside in the fireplace. The gentle sheep herding dog is the official greeter. Our dog, Lilly pup, was acknowledged, by being ignored. That's a good thing. Warning. The old oak tree out front dares you to stand or park underneath, as it randomly pelts the ground with its ammo, fiercely plump acorns. Loud plunk, plunk, plunks in rapid succession. Inside the house, you will meet some of the most energetic, enthusiastic, friendly winemakers around. Their flagship wine is a cabernet sauvignon that was rated with 94 points this year. A Living Social deal brought us here with a promise of three bottles of wine to take home, including one of that fabulous cab, and free tasting, and a pleasant recourse. Allow plenty of time, and treat yourself to a visit. Your journey will be well rewarded. read more

Great wine. Nice owners. And great staff. A nice place out in the country to taste and drink wine. Very rustic. It is not pretentious like Napa tasting rooms with extravagant fees. Our grand kids love their pig (named Topper) and their goats. The kids also like to play Jinga and bean bag toss while we taste the wine. If you are going to taste wine in Lake County, this is the one place you have to stop and enjoy. read more

Discovered this winery on Groupon before heading into town. Paid this place a visit and I'm not sure it was too worth my time. Came on a rainy day so the vineyard tours or even any tables were off limits. Finding this place is nearly impossible if it weren't for the physical signs they hammer into the floor. The tiny house is about 3 miles off the main road and you will surely lose cell service which is rather scary when driving through the woods. None the less we decided to keep going and we eventually came across the winery with only one car parked outside. (A bit creepy). My boyfriend and I walked inside and basically stood at the cash register tasting wine. There were no tables (due to the rain) and there was no separate indoor room for tasting. Our wine tasting experience was rather awkward and lasted all about 10 minutes. We did feel bad for the guy so we purchased two bottles. As for the wine, great taste and the worker was pretty knowledgeable about wine. I do wish they offered crackers, cheese or anything for you to taste with. If I come across this town again I may want to do their vineyard tour as it does look pretty awesome! read more

Dennis Fay and I visited Six Sigma today to pick up our wine club order. We brought our dog, who had a ball visiting the pot-bellied pig and running around the ranch. We had a great visit with Christian and met Marissa, a new employee who is a fabulous addition to the staff. She was warm, welcoming, thoughtful (gave our dog water) and very enthusiastic. Well done Six Sigma. Jo Fay read more

Well worth the meadow drive out to the tasting room. Beautiful ranch property. Recommend the Tempranillo as well as the Cuvée-what a wine to the later for $. My opinion, a great stepping stone to the hidden gem of lake as well as an introduction to what wine with this region is suppose to taste like. read more

Six Sigma Winery - Wineries Near Me - Lower Lake, California

Stopped in to enjoy the wine at Six Sigma during the 2019 Wine Adventure and was too freezing cold to truly enjoy the wine that day. The event was outside and the both the wind and rain were strong so it was less enjoyable due to the weather conditions, at no fault of the winery of course. The red wines here were good, but I did not enjoy the white wines. It is a little trek off the designated road, but saw a few deers on the way in. Overall, this winery was not nearly as good as everyone hyped it up to be. read more

So, one of the first things you notice is the washboard road. It's ok. Just keep going. No, trust me - just keep going. It is so worth it. Down a dusty road, on 4300 acres complete with free range cattle and a couple of herding dogs, sits an inviting building with a wide wrap-around porch and shady oak trees. The staff is as inviting as the scene, and the wines are wonderful and affordable. On our last trip we tasted a truly, truly amazing tempranillo here - and got an unexpected treat, a barrel sample offered up by the young, friendly winemaker. Six Sigma is a place to relax, so try to give yourself some time to sit on the porch and enjoy the scenery. We haven't been here for any of the food/wine pairings, but they are evidently amazing too. read more

Came upon Six Sigma in my wine travels. Sometimes I just drive, see a winery sign and turn in. Sometimes it is good, sometimes not so. Six Sigma is definitely on the good list. Don't be put off by the long drive off of Hwy29. It is worth it. You will be rewarded for your efforts. Tasted a delicious Pinot Noir, very nice Blend (also very nicely priced), Cab Sauv, Tempranillo (which they want to be known for) and a delicious Syrah. Their winemaker has been named one of the people to watch. Tasting room staff is very friendly and knowledgable. Nice cheese and meat available for purchase. They give tours and encourage you to linger around the property. Very relaxed, inviting vibe. I will be back and encourage others to give it a try. read more

Definitely one of the top wineries in Lake County producing affordable wines. Kaj, the owner, gives a great personalized tour with tastings on the front porch. Best of all, the wines are not overpriced like in Napa. The cuvee pique-nique is a great value blend. If you're looking for something for your cellar check out the tempranillo. on a hot summer day definitely buy a bottle of the sauvignon blanc. However, my favorite is their rose which is dry and pairs with so much. So if you have time and wanna see what Napa was like in the 60s and 70s; not so commercialized and rural, then check out this must see estate where more land is dedicated to preservation than to wine making. read more

My wife and I were in the area celebrating our anniversary and came across an article about Pinzgauer Tours at Six Sigma. The Pinzgauer vehicle at Six Sigma is a tool to take passengers on a tour to some of the vineyards on their 4300 acre ranch. Do not expect off-roading as the trails/roads are well maintained in a rugged, dry, and very beautiful setting. We took a picnic lunch and sat on the front porch of their tasting room which is an old stage stop sitting under some giant 100+ year old coast oaks. Hospitality was excellent and they were offering tastings of 5-6 of there wines. The ranch is definitely rustic, a bit dusty, and a very nice change from the typical Napa/Sonoma Valley wineries. It is a working cattle operation (sheep too I think), with over 3000 acres of it's property shifted to conservancy. Home to bears, bobcat, mountain line, wild turkeys, etc., you might have the opportunity to see some cool things. On our tour we were in the middle of a 95 degree day so it was limited to some turkey's, birds, and livestock. The tour covered a lot of history of the ranch as well as quite some discussion and tasting of the raw grapes varieties up in the upper vineyard. I actually learned some new things from the tour. (They do not water the vines until they put a couple of the leaves into a pressure chamber and it takes a certain pressure to force the moisture out of the grape leaf. Low pressure too much watering, high pressure not enough watering.) I grew up a wine brat in the Napa Valley and have many wineries as customers and we always end up with some of their wine. Very rarely do I need to purchase wine. I say this so that you understand that when I say that after my tasting I went inside and purchased bottles of the Six Sigma wine, it speaks for itself! They have done their wines right. The Sauvignon Blanc was crisp and refreshing. What was even better was their Bootleg Sauvignon Blanc made for their wine club where they actually ferment the Sauvignon Blanc with it's skins and seeds (like you would for a red wine). Finished off my wine purchase with their 2007 Cabernet which was very smooth and didn't carry the really strong tannin signature so commonly found in the Napa Valley. Picnic on a historic ranch with a Pinzgauer, good wine, good company.....nothing better on a Saturday afternoon. read more

I dragged hubby out here because of the name. He is a business student who got a kick out of the idea behind this winery. Every little sign along the driveway (something like 3 miles worth) made him laugh. Walt poured for us, along with another group of people (locals and some friends of theirs) and I swear it felt like we were at a backyard picnic. We had such a great time talking about the wine, the Clear Lake area, the ranch (which contains the vineyards and some sheep and dogs and stuff)... very welcoming. We brought home the oak-aged Sauvignon Blanc. Much to Walt's dismay (he is a fan of their steel-barrel variety) read more

This place is lovely. The staff is knowledgeable yet approachable, the wine super delish and the grounds...ahhhhhh. I could stay ALL day. Say Hi to Tupper the pig. read more

Six Sigma is a beautiful property with outstanding wines, well worth the long driveway out into the hills. The Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet and Diamond Cuvée are a few of my favorites. A variety of events are hosted here so check the website or sign up for their email list. The Sauvignon Blanc is one of the best I've ever had. The staff is friendly and very helpful, creating a relaxing wine tasting experience. Think: ranch house, big porch, lambs grazing, sleepy dogs, shady oak trees, you get the idea. I love the outdoor area with picnic tables and they brought wines out to our group to taste. You won't want to leave. But when you do, take some wines or, trust me, you'll kick yourself later. read more

Wow wow wow, Rozetta was AMAZING!!! She made my experience 100%. I came on a Friday and found this winery by luck, and lucky me!!! Me and my friend had such a good time I brought my mom back on Mother's Day (Sunday). Once again Rozetta was on point. My mother and I ended up staying for over two hours. The wine was magnificent as well as the property. We had cheese and salami which was yummy too. If your ever in lower lake stop by, you won't be disappointed.. Thanks again sigma read more

Absolutely the BEST of what Lake County Wineries have to offer. Beautiful scenery, animals and hikes along with the lovely wines and food makes for a perfect day! We now come here often, bringing our gang of 12-18 friends...they have never disappointed!!! If you want to experience the best put Six Sigma on your list!!!! read more

Great fun to discover a first class winery and ranch... it's 3.5 miles off pavement so your car will be dusty but it's worth it... I have friends with a lake place nearby and this was a delightful discovery... much more interesting with famous proprietor at tasting room and not for the bargain wine tourist... a hose at the entrance, to rinse off your car would be a class addition! - Prof Mike E. read more

What a wonderful experience!! The drive there is beautiful and once you get to their property you drive 2 more miles through vineyards and farmland, come across cows, pigs and ponies and once you arrive to the tasting house it's a cute, small, country style home that is warm and inviting. They have an outdoor game, plenty of place to sit and enjoy the wine, which is excellent and the service was great too! Would definitely recommend if your in the mood for an authentic experience with some quality & very tasty wine! read more

Went to spend a night in he camp ,itwas wonderfull ,T the wine steward was so knowlege it give a full explanation of all the wines ,latter meet the owner and we talk about his love for Tenpranillo the wine fron Spain that he planted inhis beautifull ranch,i dont know how to say thanks for all the care we recived,Thanks read more

This is a great stop. Pretty out of the way and a long driveway, so don't go if you are in a rush. Beautiful property and the owner is amazing. They are also dog friendly. Wine is 7/10. A little pricy compared to other local wineries, but a great tasting experience! read more