First off I have to admit I always enjoy going to Shadow Ranch, great wine tasting, and when they…read morehave food, its great and paired with some of the wines well.. The staff are super friendly and know there wines, and there own product very well.. I tend to always enjoy there Sherriff blend. Ambiance is very relaxing, inside they have a nice setting, with wood, and just relaxing.,.. The outside is not 100% covered how ever, more but allows the sun to somewhat come through, but somewhat shady as well. The patio area is Dog friendly, and they will bring out water for your pooch , no wine for the dogs tho.... lol

We had a great visit at Shadow Ranch for pizza on the patio. We had reservations for 1:30 and when…read morewe got there it wasn't too busy, but pretty soon it was packed up. We tried three different pizzas between us, the pepperoni, the gorgonzola with fig and the daily special, which was hawaiian, though we sub'd pepperoni for ham. We did a gluten free crust for two of them and it was, by far, the best gluten free crust I've had. It was still crispy on the bottom, just like a regular wood-fired pizza. Flavor-wise, the gorgonzola fig was everyone's favorite, by far. The fig, cheese and spicy arugula was just perfect. We held the walnuts. Tracy took care of us and we loved our tasting. Our designated driver was treated to an Arnold Palmer, much better than just his usual bottle of water. I thought their wines were pretty reasonably priced, even for non-members. You need to buy at least $60 worth of wine to waive the $15 tasting price - I appreciate that they put that right at the top of the menu so there's no guessing. The tasting was really generous with good pours so even if we hadn't bought wine I would have felt it was worth it. Tracy took great care of us, answering all our questions and keeping our water and wine glasses filled. It was a wonderful, relaxing day on the beautiful property.

The hilltop view is just the start. With a large sweeping patio looking out at the foothills of the…read moreSierra Nevada mountains and blue sky a seat and bottle of wine is an amazing Sunday. The tasting room is modern and bright but warm. The same can be said of the service at this family owned and operated winery. Portuguese varietals and methods in reds, whites, and ports shine here. A newer winery with the maturity of experience can be tasted and felt. It is nice when you can hear, taste, and feel the passion for a makers vision like you can at Château ď Estienne. Starting or ending here is a wise choice.

This winery is amazing, it is by our house and we love their wine. People are always friendly and…read morebring amazing service. The quality of the wine is very good. The place looks always clean, comfy and it has a beautiful view. That is the perfect place to drink a good wine and have a peaceful and relaxing moment , but at the same time is the perfect time lave to enjoy a good wine with your friends.

I love this winery. Owners for 2.5 yrs Josie and Alex are so welcoming. Whether you are visiting…read morefor a special event or just a regular tasting, it's so good. Excellent wine choices. When rhe food is flowing fabulous eats. Zinfest tasting included 2 Zins and other choices, including bubbly that I enjoyed. Visit this winery in your travels to this area. It will not disappoint

When you find this gem, one of the very few wineries for miles in any direction that has a kitchen…read more The day I went I was lucky enough to catch Josy's Moroccan Beef on couscous. I can't begin to tell you the number of flavors I tasted. So amazing. My only sadness was when I reached the bottom of my bowl. And it paired nicely with their Merlot. I hope I am lucky enough to catch this specialty again on a future visit. And, for the person that wants to know more about vineyards and how to grow grapes, be sure to ask Alex and Josy for a tour. It was intimate and way different than the tasting room experiences where you never see the owner or the winemaker. I learned a lot!

Very friendly, great Italian style wines, food is amazing too. Joined the club the very first…read morevisit. They also have jazz on certain Saturdays.

I've been a member of Mastrosario Winery for many years. Unfortunately I don't get to visit the…read morewinery but maybe twice a year but am never disappointed when there to pick up my backorder. Ruggero is always hospitable and never forgets his club members as we appreciate his excellent vintner skills. I highly recommend visiting the winery and enjoy the various specialty wines alongside Ruggerio's pizza and pastas if scheduled accordingly. The winery is a little over an hour's drive from the Sacramento metro area but well worth the time.

Kenya couple is the owner and they are so sweet. So welcoming and keeping us informative with…read morewonderful events ahead with great Kenya bbq. If you like Kenya food and bbq, the owner is known the grill master in the area. . I love the experience we had this time. We had reserved for a table inside for the 100 degree weather. We had put a charcuterie board from our little picnic inside the AC. loved the wine tasting to pair with our picnic. . We loved the red wine called rafiki which means friendship, this bottle is smooth, fruit forward, and pairs well with our cheese, veggies, pasta salads. I highly recommend rafiki red wine. . Overall we will be back for the future event to try the Kenya bbq and wines. Hope this review helps and thanks for reading. Have a yelptastic day. Also there is plenty of outdoor seating and nice patio too. They even have a airbnb for rent as well on the property.

This is my first time at Mellowood vineyard in Fair Play. The owners are so sweet, kind and…read moreextremely inviting. It's a cute little winery with small indoor seating but plenty of outdoor seating and a deck. The inside is cute and cozy inside. The wine tasting is $15 it is waived with wine purchase. We tried several different wines and my favorites it's the Rose, Rafiki and the Jamba. I did at the end I did end up getting the up getting the Rose, it is so refreshing. We brought our own food for a picnic with friends and they do have upcoming events. I've never had Kenyan food so I plan on trying it at their event in August. If you haven't been to Mellowood vineyards you are definitely missing out on some delicate wines.

We were in the area and had not been to Toogood for a few years. They have a good selection of…read morewines and ports. We checked in at the front wine area and then went into the tasting room (which is in a wine cave). We were served by Elizabeth (hope I have the name correct) who took great care of us. There are so many wines to try (mostly reds) to try. We had been previous wine club members (didn't stop because of the winery) and knew all of the great wines to taste as well as try some of their current ports. Needless to say ended up with a case and really enjoyed ourselves. The staff are so friendly and the tasting in a cave makes it a unique experience.

Great wine and service. The whole tasting room is in a cave so it's perfect place to visit on a…read morehot days in the summer months to keep cool.

Element 79 is one of the best tasting-room experiences in Fair Play. Seated tasting, beautiful…read morepatio and vineyard views, and staff who actually walk you through the wines instead of rushing you. The food was excellent. The pastrami sliders were packed with flavor and perfect with their reds. The burrata peach flatbread was even better than it sounded. Creamy, sweet, and a great match for the whites and rosé. Chef Brian's seasonal tapas are worth planning around. Both the whites and reds were outstanding. The sparkling passion fruit and lighter wines had great aroma and freshness; the reds and blends were rich without being heavy. We left with some bottles. Do the vineyard tour to the top of the mountain if it's available. You get a ride from the lower vineyard through the forest and past the ponds up to the upper vineyard at about 2,400 feet. The views at the top are worth the time. Tasting fee is reasonable and waived with a bottle or better yet, become a member and get access to the special events and the vineyard tour. Reserve the tour and weekend tapas if you can. We'll be back soon!

Piper is the absolute moon, wind and stars of this place. Such a great experience today, having her…read morehost us and walk us through so many of wonderful wines. We are members now and will be back consistently.

Absolutely beautiful outdoor area that is perfect for spring weather! They don't serve food here…read moreso you have to bring your own. It is also dog friendly inside and outside as long as it is leashed. They also have 6 different sparkling wines to select from for $10. You pick 5 but they let us taste the 6th for free.

Paul, aka Cupcake, was the best to hang out with and have pour us some wine! He was so…read moreknowledgeable, and the tasting room is incredibly inviting and unpretentious. It's definitely our favorite stop whenever we're in the area!

Well to start off my wife and I were not fans of Rombauer partially because they drove the cost of…read moretastings up in Amador fairly significantly and we felt they were bringing the Napa Vibe into the Shenandoah wine region which we're not fans of. However, after giving them an honest chance, we found that their wines are superb across the board. The staff are all very friendly and the vibe is not Napa-esque. ALL their wines are worth the money they cost and thus we are now members. Franklin does a great job!

We made a reservation but got there early and they were able to accommodate us. We've been wine…read moreclub members when it was Renwood Winery. We sat inside since the weather wasn't that great outside. They have beautiful grounds to taste wine and have a picnic. Since we sat inside we had Jake waiting on us. He was very nice. He gave us a bottle of water to start with and we went through the tasting list with a couple of extras. He put our wine club pickup together for us. We decided to swap out a couple of bottles. I thinks it's truly annoying they have to refund the entire wine pick up and recharge you again. It's not a friendly user experience and should be reviewed. Credit the two bottles and recharge the 2 bottles. I think it would be a simple process for the customer and the winery, and still have good accounting practices. I asked if we could have the complementary breadsticks everyone else was eating them and the girl behind the counter said we are all out. OKAY! I really love the Chardonnay it's my favorite. Rombauer makes some great wines. Bottles can be costly, but once you open the bottle and you have your first - three sips, you know why you're in the wine club. As a member your tastings are complementary which is a nice benefit. I'm happy that they hold our wine club bottles until we come to pick them up usually twice a year. It would be nice if they did complementary shipping for a penny all the time.

What a beautiful hamlet tucked away in the rolling hills of Somerset. An extensive list of reds;…read moreAlicante Boucher, Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Mouvedte, Merlot, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Tannat, & Zinfandel. No tasting fee, yes you heard me. Put it on your to-do list!

While this place is a bit out of the way for most of us it is a must visit every time in Amador…read moreCounty. Their wine list is incredible, the wines are incredible, the service is always friendly and knowledgable and passionate, and tastings are always free! The grounds are gorgeous and during great weather bringing some food and sitting outside on the patio is a must. They have complementary popcorn as well. As things get more and more expensive, Windwalker has stood their ground to let their wine talk and have you only pay for the wines you buy. It's beyond commendable and honestly always allows me to buy even more wine. Bonus Points for being a Woman Owned business!