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    Tanis Vineyards Winery

    4.8 (47 reviews)
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    Closed 10:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    three bottles of tanis wine
    Jasmine M.

    We unknowingly came during a passport event weekend but they were able to squeeze us in. Even though we weren't part of the event, the owner gave us some chocolates to do a wine & chocolate tasting. They didn't have any whites to taste because of the event but we still purchased a bottle of Sauv Blanc because it's my hubby's fave. We were told that if we didn't like it to bring it back for a refund. We opened it when we got home and it was delicious! Glad we took a chance. We also bought a bottle of Zin.

    Loved the logo!
    Steph G.

    Storytime w/ some vino... Andrew, the owner (husband & wife duo) is as passionate as they come. From the moment we walked into his small tasting room, he was already pouring our 8 glasses for tastings. He greeted us all with a warm smile and great demeanor. This guy has stories for days. A story about the label. A marriage proposal. A lost wedding ring. Poison Oak. Teaching his son about responsibility at 8 years old. All of which were heartwarming and gave this smaller winery a hint of family and local flavor. I am by no means a wine connoisseur. Especially when I am participating in a limo party, wine tasting adventure. Maybe like wine, as I age I will mature ;) But for now, I'm pretty easy to please when it comes to wine...all the varietals. The one thing that I absolutely love is his label. The gold foil. The Hope-Love-Faith in Italian. The poison oak to grapevines, it all comes full circle with Andrews lovely stories and rise to Amador wine maker. The TNT is also a pretty cool version of their logo - one wine, 10 varietals...tasty :) The sincere happiness of Andrew and his wife make this smaller, away from the main group of wineries, that much more special. Now, no proposal will ever be as good as the one you told us about...

    Tasting room
    Rosh V.

    Tanis Vineyards is an unassuming little hidden gem tucked away in the hills of Amador. There are tons of wineries in the main loop that everyone goes to but I have never seen a winemaker as passionate and excited about his craft as Andrew. He is so warm and welcoming that he just makes the whole experience feel like you're just hanging out with an old friend, sipping wine on the front porch. Andrew also puts so much thought, effort and care into every single wine that he makes. In all my experience, this is truly the first winery I have been to where I thoroughly loved every single wine I tasted and had an incredibly hard time choosing just one or two bottles to buy. So I joined his wine club instead :) Can't wait to be back soon!

    Kristian D.

    Tanis is a very unique wine experience. Andrew and his family started their winery in their garage with a cramped tasting bar squeezed in front of all the aging barrels. Over the years, the tasting room has taken over with lots of room while keeping the same intimate wine experience. Most of the grapes are grown off-site at various vineyards in Amador County. Tanis buys their product and creates the wine. There are no wide expanses of vineyards off the tasting room deck, and the place is definitely off the beaten path. Most Amador wineries are in the Shenandoah Valley, but Tanis is almost near Ione off Willow Creek Road. This means Tanis is usually much less crowded and more fun! Like most wineries, the focus is on reds, but Tanis also makes some great whites. His style is different than most California wineries. The wine is softer and fruiter than most and very food friendly. It is nice to have a glass without the massive tannins and alcohol found in a lot of wines. It also means the wine has to be good because you do not cover up the taste. I highly recommend visiting Tanis. The experience is so different than most wineries. Make sure to ask about the wedding ring. You cannot find his wine anywhere else, so bring a large wine bag to stock up!

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    Great wine and ambience. They also make olive oil that is to die for. Wonderful tasting with amazing customer service.

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    Thank you Andrew for opening up for us Texas folks! See you in June. Thank you so much!

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    Mr. Awesome opened for Us when he didn't have too. Great wine awesome personalized tasting experience!!! I will be back! Thank you!

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    Matthew Gibson Winery - 4 by 4 foot high density row spacing.  A headache to work, but makes great wines!!! Only 5 lbs per vine!

    Matthew Gibson Winery

    5.0(12 reviews)
    7.2 mi

    Loved this winery in Sutter Creek, and the combination of excellent wines and friendly staff has me…read moreready to declare it my favorite in the area. On a perfect fall day, I was in town helping out with the big Yelp event series in town and was fortunate to pop into this winery in between events. From the minute we walked in they took great care of us, never let us have an empty glass, had palate cleansing snacks available, and were great to chat with. Their vineyard is right down the road, which is always cool. I wish I could comment on the wines we tried but since it's been a month I'd be doing a disservice trying to remember all the details. The good news is that they will absolutely have you walking out like a aficionado after walking you through the tastings. Wonderful spot, and if it weren't for TSA rules I'd have grabbed a few bottles of this to take back to the midwest.

    Matthew Gibson needs to become a major name in the field of wine making. With his first wine…read moretasting room located in the tony hamlet of the Sutter Creek, which is in the direct line of the Shenandoah Valley in Amador County in the Sierra Nevada foothills, he and his winery is well on its way. I spent the day getting to know winemaker Matthew Gibson and his wife Kim, who serves as his operations manager. Gibson starting his life in the banking industry, then moved to a legal career, and finally ending up in Lodi to realize his passion for winemaking. He settled in Gold Country because it reminded him of what Napa used to represent in the seventies, rich in character not to mention terroir. They only opened their tasting room just a year and a half ago, but have been producing small lot premium artisan crafted wines for their label for a number of years. He planted his grapes back in 2006 and now he's celebrated eight years of vintages. They're proud to feature all natural wines at Matthew Gibson Winery, as they don't use tarteric acid, like many other wineries tend to use. Gibson's goal is to grow his grapes and let them sit there to make Mother Nature do the rest. They have high density vineyards with over three thousand acres and everything they make they use for their own label which is rare in this industry. At Gibson, they like to focus on all reds as Matthew basically makes what he likes to drink. Today, I sampled four pours of their 2012 Estate Primitivo, 2013 Estate Syrah, 2013 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, and Matthew's favorite their unique 2014 Nebbiolo, which despite it being a red was light and fruity and featured plenty of tannins. All four wines would pair nicely with any charcuterie, cheese, or artisan bread platter at your next party. In fact, Gibson prides himself on his wines having an abundance of tannins on the nose because how his grapes are grown affects how the way his wine is made. Gibson told me that he tries to make good wines as they are truly his babies. I was so enamored with my experience that I knew I had to make a purchase because who knows when I would get the chance to make another appearance here in Gold Country to sample and mull another purchase of these unique wines. So the vintage Cabernet Sauvignon was the one I went with and I could not be more pleased. This is a bottle I am going to cherish, not unlike how owner Gibson cherishes his babies, I will cherish this experience for years to come.

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    Sera Fina Cellars

    Sera Fina Cellars

    4.5(168 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    O my gosh this was such a cute and rare experience.this wine was out of this world good and the…read morehospitality was stellar. Will definitely be back.

    I was searching things to do on Groupon, when I came across Sera Fina Cellars. It looked…read moreinteresting, especially since it was very close to an old family gold claim we used to own. I had to reschedule dates a couple of times, but I was finally able to make it. The weather was perfect, as it was an ideal day to visit the vineyard. My friend and I visited from Sacramento, so it took us about an hour to arrive. It's tucked out in the country, so I didn't mind the drive. Upon arriving there was plenty of parking. I'm sure it's due to the fact they take reservations so they can space guests out. Makes it nice because it's not crowded. We checked in and were asked if we would like to do the tasting inside or outside. Of course we chose outdoors, because it was such a beautiful day. There were several tables outside and about three other tables were occupied. Off to the left is a white picket fence, but to the right is a game area. I noticed they offer bocce ball, which would be fun if you wanted to bring your kids. Sera Fina Cellars allows you to bring your own food, so I brought a charcuterie board. I love the fact that they allow you to do so. We enjoyed the view while we sampled 7 different wines from the list. The seventh one was complimentary, and I must say it was my favorite! The name was Chocolate Kiss, and I believe it was a port paired with chocolate. My second flavor was the Raspberry. The guy who served us was very knowledgeable and made us feel comfortable. Overall, it was such a relaxing and lovely trip. We will definitely be back in the future and I will be purchasing a bottle to-go next time. Thank you Sera Fina Cellars for such a pleasant experience.

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    Clos Du Lac Cellars-Greenstone Winery

    Clos Du Lac Cellars-Greenstone Winery

    3.7(6 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    Another place I've been driving past for years, but never stopped in. However, the tasting room…read morehours now extend to 5pm in the spring and summer. A bad ski day ended early, and I found myself cruising by at 4. Note: you enter through the gate, which is hard to figure out if you don't naturally think in "yards" when reading roadside signs. The Greenstone wines are made from a mix of grapes grown on-site and those from other Amador regions. An excellent Petite Syrah (2001), loaded with flavor, texture, and finish, was memorable and as good as some of the Livermore Valley offerings, and surprisingly inexpensive. The Sangiovese, only brought out because a club member requested it, had the right flavor profile and a taste that should really develop well with a little aging, or maybe some decanting and aeration. They also sold a sweet Zinfandel port, which went well with the free chocolate. Like many foothills wines, the smells were unique, sometimes odd, often aggressive, but always interesting. Napa, Sonoma, and Livermore all have uniform regional smells, while up here you'll discover new sensory experiences. Prices ranged in the $10s and $20s, with several bottles on sale. I bought the Sangiovese and the Petite Syrah. I'm going to grab more of the latter on my next trip to the mountains. UPDATED: you know, this place is growing on me now that I've cracked the bottles I brought home. The Sangiovese, with food, was a great dry Chianti-style wine, and the Petite Syrah, at the existing price point, is quite caseworthy. They are currently (4/27) doing a closeout sale on the 2001's and I stocked up for pennies on the dollar. Buy a case. REUPDATED: Check out the Chalaye and "R" blends. A little mixing of the sometimes rowdy Foothills varietals makes for a smoother, richer red.

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    Nua Dair Vineyards - Very quaint

    Nua Dair Vineyards

    4.3(3 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    As we pulled into the drive it looks so secluded you have to wonder if anyone will actually be…read morethere in the tasting room, but sure enough the winemaker was waiting there and we had the place to ourselves. The tasting room is just a little converted barn or garage with a counter and the barrels. Nothing fancy, just functional. Everything we tasted was great, but I have to say I really enjoyed discussing the wine making process with the owner. He is very knowledgeable, having come from a family in the wine business in Livermore and studying viticulture at Davis. We took a bottle of the Barbera and he let us know where the next tasting room down the road was.

    Nuadair is off the beaten path, but it is definitely worth the journey. There are a few wineries up…read moreWillow Creek Road that if you don't visit you will be missing out. At Nuadair you can find a lot of the regular varieties offered in the Amador area, however, they are all older than you will normally find. Just last week I tried a 10 and 11 year old bottle of Barbera- both were delicious and had a complexity that a lot of the newer vintages in the area lack. Also at the tasting room I have tried a wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah also from probably about 10 years ago. I believe the man pouring in the tasting room is the owner and wine maker. He is very kind and you will have a great conversation. His wines are very affordable around $20 a bottle.

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    This is the sign I saw after arriving, even though yelp says open today.

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    Grand Reserve Inn - Love the fire pit

    Grand Reserve Inn

    5.0(64 reviews)
    7.9 mi

    Perfectly Peaceful…read more My husband and I recently spent several days at GRI. From the first glimpse of this Tuscany-like villa, we knew we were in for an incredible experience. Our suite (one of five) was absolutely stunning. The Innkeeper (the first of three amazing Innkeepers) had the gas fireplace lit, and wonderful instrumental music playing, as she showed us our suite. The food was phenomenal: gourmet breakfasts, 5:00 wine and cheese, and homemade cookies in the evening. My favorite part was the patio with a fire pit overlooking the vineyard. It is difficult to find such peace and serenity anywhere. Aah... We anticipate return visits

    What a jewel amongst the vineyards! If you are looking for a 5 star place to stay for that special…read moreoccasion, this is the place. From the linens to the décor, super luxurious accommodations set amongst acres of vineyards, each suite with it's own private deck overlooking Tuscany-style views in the heart of Amador wine country. Our host, Linda, made an incredible stay that much more homey. Each morning's breakfast was a feast, seated outside on the covered patio with stunning views. The meals were uber fresh (filling enough that we skipped lunch both days!). Every day around 5 you're treated to wine and cheese. Perfect location to wine taste on property or venture out to the growing number of top rated wineries. Walk amongst the vineyards or take out one the beach cruisers or trikes for a ride around. At night, the fire pits are a nice touch, or just lounge on you private deck for a sunset and a moonset. Looking forward to our return!

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    Wine and cheese!

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