Will pass on the food. Didn't know they were going to serve food today. We love the 20 Amador Barbera. And you have to try all the balsamic oils - I love them all - pomegranate, pear, honey and raspberry. You need to try the salts too - for dressing of meats for grilling etc And look for Magali! And of course, Dewey, the Manager. He's got everybody provide the welcoming warmth every visitor will appreciate. Good to have Steve around, owners son, to make everybody feel at home. read more

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Bella Grace Winery is a must-visit in the Amador County area. The scenery is beautiful, reminiscent of an Italian landscape. It is tucked back off the main road hidden like a Tuscan villa. We sampled a wonderful range of wines from their tasting menu, including the Prosecco DOCG, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, Zinfandel, Barbera, and a bold Petite Sirah. Every wine was impressive--balanced, flavorful, and clearly crafted with care. My favorite is the Prosecco DOCG is an Italian import ~ (DOCG stands for Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita, which is Italian for "Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin) ...it is amazing! Always leave with several bottles! When it's open ~ their wine cave adds a unique and memorable touch to the tasting experience The olive oil and salt tasting is also an added bonus...fantastic. The Tuscan Salt is my FAVORITE!! The staff is always the friendliest we've encountered, and their knowledge of both the wines and the local region always enhance the visit. We always feel welcomed (even without a reservation) and unrushed, and they consistently make the whole experience feel personal and enjoyable. It's not fancy, it's just cool. We loved it so much we joined their wine club and enjoy all the benefits that come with that! Bella Grace delivers exceptional wine, a relaxed and scenic setting, and top-notch hospitality/service. As crazy as it sounds, this place feels like home every time we go. Everything wrapped up together lends to a great experience. Can't wait to go back! Hoping to attend some member events this summer. *easy parking on gravel, typically no food unless food truck event read more

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The location is...remote. It's way out in wine country in the hills. I'd say about an hour from Sacramento itself. Some of the roads to get here are windy and narrow. But the venue itself is so nice. There is mainly gravel parking available. There is a large canopy set up and has tables to sit at. Their service was prompt, and very friendly. Our sommelier came by multiple times to ask if we needed anything. Before every pour of our wine, we were given an in detail account of the wine we were trying. It was nice to sip on some wine while overlooking the vineyards. It was hot the day we went but that didn't spoil our afternoon. The prices are about average for a winery. I'd say expect to pay around $30 a person. The views and service more than make up for how nice this winery is. Spectacular for a date. Bottom line/TLDR: amazing views!! read more

BellaGrace Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California

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This is that secret that you want to share but keep to yourself because you want it to remain as amazing as it is. This beautiful vineyard is quaint, offers great wine, and the owners treat you like family. If you're a member, the cave dinner is spectacular. There is something about a delicious sunset dinner, and great wine that fills the heart. The owners are so incredibly knowledgeable about the winemaking process, that you'll be pulled into the stories, and you'll want to be part of the process. If you haven't been to Plymouth, you will want to go. Yes, the wind is that good. If you've been to Plymouth, and you haven't been to BelkaGrace, you should be asking yourself, when are you going. read more

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Beautiful location, friendly staff, family friendly, yummy wine! The salts, oil and vinegar are next level! read more

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This review is specifically for my experience at Bella Grace Vineyards during The Big Crush Wine Festival this year. My group and I have been to The Big Crush three times, and Bella Grace has always been a required stop. In the past, it was our first stop, and we've always had a fantastic time. In fact, I insisted we visit this year, even though we were considering other places, because I genuinely love their products--wines, olive oils, vinegars, and salts--and was planning on stocking up. My friends always make purchases as well. I've even been to their tasting room in Sutter Creek twice. Unfortunately, our experience this year was completely different and deeply disappointing. We arrived as our fifth and final winery stop around 3:45 PM and took a seat at a table. We were certainly feeling the celebratory effects of a full day of wine tasting, and we were in high spirits, laughing and having a great time. Crucially, we had a designated driver. When we were approached by a gentleman named Charles around 4:15 PM, he asked if we had "enjoyed a lot of wine today," and when we confirmed we had, he implied that we might have had "a bit too much" and refused to serve us our last two tastings. We were completely taken aback. While we were definitely happy and buzzing from the day, and had been sitting down for about 30 minutes, we were in no way disruptive, loud, or out of control. We were simply a group of friends enjoying the festival. To be singled out and refused service was an embarrassing and unwarranted end to our day. Because of this experience, we immediately left without purchasing any of the products I had planned to stock up on. Furthermore, no one in our entire group made their planned purchases because of how we were treated. I was a loyal customer who chose your winery specifically for a large purchase, but I will now be taking my business elsewhere. It's a shame that a great tradition and my appreciation for their products has been completely ruined by this one negative interaction. I will not be returning to Bella Grace. read more

Had a great time yesterday visiting this winery. It was hot outside, so ducking into their tasting cave was perfect. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I prefer white wine, so I was happy to see a dedicated white wine flight. I liked them all! After sampling their olive oils, we walked away with some basil infused oil. Highly recommend checking them out! read more

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Just pulled up Yelp on Bella Grace and there's my post from 30 days ago. This one will come close to Deja vous all over again and that's a good thing. Thursday night 7:00pm 91' in Sac. BBQ chicken/corn on the cob/potato salad.paired with a BG Vermentino. The Best 5 Thank you Bella Grace! Will be back soon. read more

It just so happened I was interested in doing the Girl Scout pairing and I thought this was a different winery. I am glad I did ...we were told to have a seat and someone would be with us soon. I assumed it would take a while, but to my surprise a sweet girl name Migali I think that's her name ...greeted us right away with the pairings of Girl Scout cookies and wine she then explained every wine. A few moments later someone brought us some olive oil tasting with tiny bits of bread. They were sooooo good. I purchased the blackberry balsamic. Migali gave us a tour of the cave on the grounds where they have special dinners and events. It was a pretty good way to start our wine day! read more

BellaGrace Vineyards - Relaxing with the Girl Scout cookie pairing so yummy - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California

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The wine is excellent especially the Barbara! The Tuscan salt they make is my favorite seasoning! I make homemade sourdough and sprinkle the Tuscan seasoning on top of the bread before I bake it! It gives it so much flavor! I use it to season veggies too! read more

To get to Bella Grace Wine Cave, we drove down Upton Road in Plymouth, which is a long narrow road. There are olive trees and vineyards surrounding the area where their "caves" are located. After parking our car, the first we noticed was a large tented structure with tables and chairs. I was noting the temperature rising as we walked on the gravel to where the tastings were located. We followed the signs and came to the entrance of the "cave". The caves are man-made and are tall enough for a forklift to haul in barrels of red wine to age. No need to hunch over when you walk because the height of the rounded walls is high. The caves stay at 57 degrees, and you may want to bring a light weight jacket--if you tend to get chilled easily. In the caves, there are tables and chairs to sit and taste wines. You'll also see barrels of wine neatly stacked. You get 5 pours for $15 (which is waived if you buy a bottle of wine). It was HOT outside, and very comfortable inside as we tasted their wines. You can also taste their olive oil--which is delicious. They have 20 acres of grapes that they grow sustainably, and also grow olive trees. If your group is less than 8 peeps you don't need a reservation. Tastings are Thursday-Monday 11-4. I recommend going here during the hottest time of the day to experience the contrasting coolness of the caves. read more

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We love going to the wine cave when we visit. The last time were were able to fly to California we had a special treat. I've always spoken to Steve on the phone, but never met in person. He takes such good care of his Texas members - making sure wine and olive oils are sent when the weather is the best. If you haven't tried their olive oils, you must! We always order the garlic. It goes with so many dishes. read more

Superb Van Neyhof Winemaker Sunset Dinner in Plymouth https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagrace-vineyards-plymouth?select=HNRHTh1ZDNir4qu8a-yWEg&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w SITREP Props to Elite Yelper Extraordinaire Nancy V. and her partner Robert V. for gathering friends from both sides of the state line of the Sierra Cascades to come together in Plymouth, CA for the Van Neynof Winemaker Dinner @ BellaGrace Vineyards. THE SETUP We started with a tour of the winery cave and got an wonderful insight into the wine making operations of BellaGrace by co-owner Charlie. From an in-depth history into the making and selection of barrels for the various vintages - to a detailed description of the wine-making and wine-blending processes - we were immersed into the day-to-day operations of this love establishment. THE DINNER Then co-owner Michael took over and led us to an extravagant dinner in all of it's courses within this exquisite of delights! https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagrace-vineyards-plymouth?select=2zx2I0wY517X4LPkup0QfQ&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w Charlie was there as well sharing with us what went into the decision-making for the pairings of the food and wine. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagrace-vineyards-plymouth?select=IQ1Aj5IDtnl9MoPKsywMWw&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w These pairings were elegant, and yet bursting with a potent simplicity of flavors, and included: * We started with an extra-dry Prosecco, with such pungent freshness to the tongue; * Next was a light cucumber and spinach salad, but flavored with BellaGrace's own BellaGrace Lemon and Garlic Olive Oil, Honey and White Balsemic Dressing and Tuscan Salt - the symphony of flavors were invigorating. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagrace-vineyards-plymouth?select=Dzij0Z8Gb1_z6L1scz782g&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w = This was paired with the 2018 Estate Vermentino, which is a seductive vintage. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagrace-vineyards-plymouth?select_video=U4V-b9eKVC5NJ5EgtP_ufA * Duck Rilettes w/Dried Chery Mostardo, Crostini, Carrot Radish and Fennel was such a hearty flavor coming from a single serving, served with BellaGrace White Dressing and Orange & Lemon Olive Oil Fennel Fronds and Cypress Salt * The next salad course wowed us with Farris Salad, Arugula, Feta, BellaGrace Lemon Olive Oil & Garden Herbs, Lavish Crisps https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagrace-vineyards-plymouth?select=pUjDOr2wGTR68-seFBa3cw&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w * The main course of Black Truffle Salt Polenta, Swingles Sausage, Sautéed Greens w/ BellaGrace White Dressing & Tomato Sauce https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagrace-vineyards-plymouth?select=c2Jl4fs-QXkOKjRbJrmAdA&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w = This was paired with the 2016 Old Vine Zinfandel, so bold and flavorful, but not overpowering, a perfect match wfor the Black Truffle Salt Polenta. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagrace-vineyards-plymouth?select_video=WgYHUseLXm6OiQD2QLCrjA and, * The dessert course of Pistachio Cake w/ Fresh Strawberry - Van Neyhof Winemaker Dinner @ BellaGraceVineyards https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/bellagrace-vineyards-plymouth?select=a6i7xBirfqlv2ezmvOXuOw&userid=3mNz5nQFTIBQm0oU5mBR0w By dinner's end, and the tying off of several different threads of fun conversations, we were absolutely satiated on so many levels with this pure event of delight and joy. KUDOS To Charlie and Michael for opening up their beautiful establishment for this special 'Winemakers Dinner" event in celebration of members Nancy and Robert Van Neyhof. And of course, a tip o' the hat to Nancy and Robert for coordinating this dinner event with our circle of friends. THE LOWDOWN A lovely night of dining by a sunset in the caves and countryside of Plymouth, CA. read more

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I have enjoyed the Sutter Creek Tasting Room several times, the vineyard years ago. Thanks to Nancy and Robert V, I had a fabulous reacquaintance of the vineyard recently. Tasting rooms are fun, but being out in the countryside, seeing vineyards, and talking to the staff, usually the owners, is so much fun. Off Shenandoah Road east of Plymouth, on a single car lane road, is this beautiful 50 acre vineyard and wine cave. The lane in is lined with olive trees that Bella Grace uses to produce a variety of olive oils they sell. There's an upper large parking area to the right, and a small area near the cave. At the cave entrance are several tables and chairs that you can sit at while enjoying the valley view and a wine tasting. Or on a hot California afternoon you taste inside the cave. I will say I believe Bella Grace has some of the most affordable wines in the area. Many starting in the $20 range. Club membership at Bella Grace sure has its advantages. From 15-20% off wines, pick up wine parties and a killer private tasting dinner. The V's invited several of to their private wine dinner in June. We enjoyed our own cave tour, six wines presented by the owner Charlie; and a four course dinner, olive oil tasting and dessert served by owner Michael. Michael works with the local 5 star Taste to use local ingredients that are paired specifically to Bella Grace's wines. They are truly fabulous hosts with a beautiful vineyard. Absolutely I'll be back !!! read more

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What's not to love? The spot is beautiful and the wine is excellent. This was our first time up at the "caves" and I am glad we made the trek up here. They have quarterly events when they send out their shipment of wines to their wine-club members, a free tasting of the featured wines and great food. This time it was a nice flight of both white (rose) and reds. I only sampled a few as I was Designated Driver and we needed to wind our way back to Sutter Creek. The Rosado and Vermentino were both light and crispy and would be perfect for sipping on a warm summer evening. The old vine Zinfandel is also a favorite. Warm and velvety with hints of berry and spice. They were also offering wood fire oven pizza - crusty and tasty and sinfully good. I highly recommend this small, family owned vineyard. Their wines are very good and their passion for winemaking is evident, read more

BellaGrace Vineyards - Springtime at Bella Grace Vinyards. - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California

My group of 4 people wine tasted today at Bella Grace. Our server, John was great. He was helpful and friendly. The wine was great - really glad we made reservations here. Lastly, we sat in the wine cave for our wine flight - it was very comfortable and a great experience. We'll definitely return. read more

Fun to include olive oil tasting with wine tasting. Recommend doing one of each flight and sharing. read more

BellaGrace Vineyards - The end of the fun flight... Reserve Barbera - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California

We had some time to kill between our appointments and came across Bella Grace and i am so thankful that we did - what a GEM! We had the honor of our wine pourer being the grand-daughter of Bella Grace and she was so beautiful inside and out! The knowledge she shared about the wines and the olive oils and vinegars. We ended up buying the Cab and loved it! we also walked away with some vinegars and olive oils and of course we had to include the herbed salt. I can't wait to go back and spend more time and enjoy the winery even more! read more

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How nice is this place? Not sure, we mostly sat in a heated tent area, but the wine is the bomb. I don't drink wine much anymore. But we went here based on a friends recommendation and ALL the wine we sampled was tremendous. The had a lot of nice people serving and telling us about the wine. My wife listened to that part mostly. I just try not to drink my wine too fast. Whatever they said, my wife seemed to approve. We both approved of the wine anyhow. I'd go back for sure! read more

BellaGrace Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California

OMG, they have amazing olive oils. If you love olive oil and wine, this would be a great stop for you. What's good is that they have an olive oil club in addition to their wine club. Make sure you check your order before leaving. My order was wrong but I called them and they took care of it and refunded my money. I will definitely be going back and joining their olive oil club. read more

Bella Grace has some beautiful views in Amador County. Step up to the tasting bar in the wine cave and sample some wonderful wines. They make some lovely Zinfandels as well as Barbera to name a few. They also offer up a variety of estate grown olive oil. Bella Grace makes for a lovely visit in Amador. read more

BellaGrace Vineyards - Tasting in the wine cave - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California

We had a tasting at here last weekend and it was so much fun. The service was wonderful and tasting in the cave was nice. If you like olive oils definitely try the olive oil tasting. The olive oils, balsamic vinegars and salts were so great to try. We ended up buying a couple of bottles of oils and vinegars and salts. Definitely a great place to try. read more

It was a hot weekend when my partner and I went so it was nice to do a tasting inside a cave where it was nice and cool! We did their $10 tasting and also got to try some olive oils and balsamic vinegars. John poured for us and he was super nice! We ended up getting the jalapeno olive oil - so good with a nice kick too. Be sure to make an appointment - there are limited seatings inside the cave but plenty outside. :) read more

I have been a member for 7 years and I can't say enough wonderful things about this winery. Family owned and run, starts my list of pluses for this winery. They are Always friendly, accommodating, dog friendly, and frequent special lunches for its members. And even more important delicious award winning wines at good prices! Check it out you won't regret! And don't forget to check out their cool wine cave! read more

Tasting in the wine cave on a hot day was a great treat! Not only that but they had by far the best wines we tasted during the whole trip. We were impressed by both their white and red wines. Even had a great bubbly. Service was excellent and loved how they also offered olive oil tasting alongside the wine tasting. Gave us a much more interesting tasting and even purchase some excellent olive oils while there. I will definitely go back again. read more

Ambience was nice, wine was okay, and a nice change of pace from some higher end Amador wineries...not sure I would make a trip out there for BG but may stop by if in the area. read more

Beautiful views from this wine cave!! The wine is so good, and we always have to grab a bottle or two of olive oil! This is always a must stop place while touring the vineyards of Amador. At night they sometimes have a fire lit, it is just a perfect place to come and sit while enjoying wine and taking in the scenery. read more

BellaGrace Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California

We had the best day, wine tasting at Bella Grace, wine cave in Plymouth, CA. The wines were delicious and the attention to detail shown to us by Jess, was impeccable! This is a must stop on the wine trail of Plymouth!! read more

Far and away one of the best wineries in this area. Excellent Cab which is rare for the area. Some nice red blends. Chardonnay is very good.

Every trip to Amador, we make an attempt to stop in and try something new. This time we decided, at the advice of a friend, to stop in at Bella Grace. It was a good choice. Y'all know that this place is in a cave. The staff is great. They know their stuff! And good stuff they have. The reds are terrific. The white blends are also very good. The olive oils are good as well. This first stop won't be the last. read more

This Vineyard was great! It was spring fling weekend with we got to try the wines as complimentary and had some delicious tasting with. They had great attentive staffs and educated my friends & I on their wines! read more

Our friends are members here and invited a group of us to their annual winemaker's dinner. Turns out, it was a wine pairing dinner for just us. As a club member, they offer one private wine pairing dinner for 10. The dinner was fantastic. The wine was exceptional. Yes, we joined the club. We also went to the BellaGrace cave location and did another tasting. Very cool location. Brought home a lot of wine from this place. Try the Grenache Noir...it's really good!! read more

So, I went here with a friend in late February when it was raining and there was no one there. It was so slow, the two pourers asked (nearly begged) us to stay and opened a bunch of bottles for us! It was about 12 pm and they told us we were their only customers. We had a great experience. Flash forward 3 weeks to today, weather is great, me and my friend brought four more friends and raved to them about Bella Grace. We ended up going here again to show our friends because we had a great time. We show up and the vibe is immediately different. We walk up and are not greeted at all. This was our second winery of the day. Charlie approached us and asked what we would like, we tell him, and he pours. 15 minutes later he finally returns, I tell him I love the sparkling rose and would buy a bottle. He says "are you sure you haven't had enough, you know I have a responsibility and I could lose my license". I would understand if we were ridiculously drunk, but we were not falling all over ourselves or misbehaving -- we were simply laughing and my friends were trying to play the games they had set out. I responded and said "oh you have a responsibility? We have a designated driver, we have a responsibility also." And walked away. He then proceeded to take a picture of our license plate and told us we are no longer welcome. Well I will never come back again because CHARLIE was ridiculously rude. Way to lose your younger crowd. read more

Bella Grace, like many other Plymouth wineries, is lovely and sophisticated without pretension. My wife and I discovered this winery last year. I must say that I am always pleased with the friendly service and warm greetings we receive when we arrive. And...tasting is free! Their 2010 Barbera is a multi-award winner. I have to say that this is a must-have! I've rarely tasted anything like it. We just joined the wine club here. This was a very low-pressure, easy sell to us. The amenities offered are amazing! I can't wait to attend the release parties. read more

Excellent wines, great views (previous reviewer claiming no view must never have looked away from the wine glass). The people at Bella Grace are friendly with a smart business plan. We've tasted most Amador Co. wines, somehow missing Bella Grace until our son told us about it. We will most certainly return as the wines were very nice and we look forward to seeing completion of the caves! read more

BellaGrace Vineyards - No view? - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California

Wow! Love the staff here! We had a good time during our wine tasting. Love love love their 2009 Primitivo! We'll be back!

I recently went back to BellaGrace Vineyards about a month ago and was sooo happy with the fact that they had a few bottles of the 2010 Barbera left (2009 was my favorite)! This place is literally a piece of gold! I would compare it to Ram's Gate or Stonestreet or Merry Edwards. Still continues to be one of the best wineries I have ever been too. I signed up for their wine club this time, I wont have BellaGrace deprivation anymore. xoxo read more

Come here when in Amador! I bought balsamic vinegar and olive oil and it was amazing. I will be going back. read more

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Loved our visit and finally a winery with a nice selection of amazing white wines! Wonderful family owned atmosphere and enjoyed tasting with the owners read more

BellaGrace Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California

This was the last winery we hit at The Big Crush. Sort of out of the way, but worth it. They built a wine cave into the hillside, very cool. read more

BellaGrace Vineyards - Wineries Near Me - Plymouth, California