Went on Valentine's Day. It was a super enjoyable evening. It is a cooperative of sorts that…read moresupports Mount Saint Joseph Seminary. That night we met the Preside of the cooperative and had a great conversation while tasting some wines. Will absolutely return sometime soon. Oh. The wine was good as well.

This place is located in a shopping mall but don't let that deter you. The inside is small and…read moreintimate. There are a some high top tables inside, bar seating, and some seating outside. They serve wine and some small bites like a charcuterie board or flatbread pizza. I like to come here when Amanda is singing and playing her ukelele. The vibe is relaxed and classy. I've been here a couple of times and plan to return.

Lovely wine and a tasting experience. Go for a relaxing afternoon. Reminds me of Italy. The wine is…read moredelicious.

What a hidden gem! So happy I found this winery when searching on google maps for wineries near…read moreLoomis. I loved that it was a smaller winery on an organic farm with gorgeous views and excellent service. It is a short 5 min walk up a gravel/dirt road from the small parking area to the tasting area so ladies may want to avoid heels (our sandals were just fine). The couple that owns the winery were so personable, loved that he brought out each of the tastings and chatted with us about the wine & farm origins, while his wife made the biscotti & gave us all samples to try - yum! The tasting was so reasonably priced and I couldn't believe a personal charcuterie board was included too. Of course, the wine was all very good and we purchased some bottles to take home. I only wished we could have stayed longer than the two hour time limit (based on space).

We were genuinely excited to finally try Casque Wines since it's practically right around the…read morecorner from our family property on acreage nearby. We invited friends and family for an afternoon tasting, grabbed lunch from the café next door, and expected a warm local winery experience. Unfortunately, it turned into one of the most disappointing tasting room visits we've had. The biggest issue was the complete lack of hospitality and awareness toward an older woman in our group recovering from knee surgery. There was no accommodation, no concern, no acknowledgment whatsoever. Instead of any table service or attentiveness, we repeatedly had to get up and walk inside the tasting room over and over for every single pour. By the end of the tasting, we got more steps in than a cattle drive. The two ladies working behind the counter looked like they were counting the minutes until closing time. No smiles. No energy. No effort to educate us about the wines, engage with guests, or make anyone feel welcome. We honestly felt more like an inconvenience than paying customers. I've seen friendlier expressions on bulls during branding season. What makes this especially frustrating is that the tasting room wasn't even busy -- there were maybe three other couples there besides our group. This wasn't staff being overwhelmed. It simply came across as lazy, disengaged, and rude service. The only thing flowing less than the hospitality was the wine pours. What surprised us most is that we've visited several other local wineries in the area over the years and have consistently experienced warm hospitality, friendliness, and genuine customer care. So this experience really stood out -- and not in a good way. Usually wine country feels welcoming. Here, we felt like a herd that wandered into the wrong pasture. Such a shame because the location and concept have so much potential, and we really wanted to support a local winery so close to home. Sadly, our guests left just as disappointed as we did. This tasting experience had less warmth than a steel feed trough in January. Mad Cow Review Rating: -- Two Bulls Down Great opportunity. Terrible hospitality. Would've had a better customer experience being licked by a pasture cow.

One of the best Placer wineries in my opinion! Delicious wine. Servers are always friendly and they…read morehave a great patio. You do have to go to the counter for each pour in a tasting so if you don't want to have to keep getting up, a glass is a great option. You can get food at the Flower Farm Cafe and eat it on the Casque Patio.

Rudy was awesome! Came in a few weeks ago and the service was amazing. Beautiful estate, beautiful…read moreambiance. and the FOOD was soooo yummy. I came in with a few friends and Rudy helped us. Super personable and very fast service. definitely will be coming back and recommending to friends

The wine was amazingggg and Rudy was the BEST! The ambiance and experience was 10/10. Will come…read moreback!!

While visiting the Sacramento area with friends, we stopped in for a tasting. The factory tour is…read moreno longer available. For $7, you get a three drink 1 oz pour. For $10, you get a three drink 2 oz pour. The service was very kind and attentive. Drinker beware: Not All Sake is created equal. The small beautiful Japanese garden as nice to walk through after the tastings.

Had the opportunity to visit recently and glad I did. This is a gem in Folsom and something unique…read moreto check out without having to travel far to sip on sake. They have imported sake from Japan and locally produced varieties. The process is really interesting to learn about how they make the liquor with just rice and local water. Some varieties have more or less of the polished rice grain which impacts flavor through starch production and fermentation. Several of the samples I tried were too sweet for me. My favorite was the locally produced "Black and Gold" and I of course brought home a bottle. The environment is clean and modern. Tasting room is open on Friday afternoons and Saturdays.

I happened to drive by when they had an "Open for Tastings" sign out and decided to give it a try…read more They're not open very often, so it's best to check their website for available tasting times. I was greeted with a glass of their bubbly which was refreshing on a warm day, and who doesn't like a glass of bubbly?! The owner/winemaker was there. She was very friendly and hospitable. They had live music on the patio which was a nice touch. The views, especially from the member's seating area, were spectacular. It's called Hill Top for good reason. The general outside tasting area was nice and shady. They also have an indoor tasting room. They had a good selection of wines from which to choose for a tasting, or you could enjoy a glass or bottle. I particularly enjoyed the Cabernet franc which is from a local vineyard. Def give them a try.

Fun place to stock up and also learn about different brands, etc. I always enjoy my time chatting…read morewith the long term owner and his business has a great local community feel

I Walked in and I was told wine tasting is for members only. "ok how do we sign up?" The employee…read moreproceeded to tell me " Well we only want members who support the store and by wine from us, then when can sign you up" I didn't know that I needed to buy wine in order to be apart of such a prestigious wine club. I didn't know I was buying a Rolex? So rude and the guy couldn't even care to give us the time of day. I totally get you want supporters, but I definitely will drive an extra 10 miles or order direct from my wine club for wine. The crazy part is I was referred here! We decided to come down the street to House of Oliver, and Josh took care of us. Welcoming and very friendly. I was able to enjoy a glass of Caymus, go figure.

After attending the Auburn Brewfest in 2013, I had 1 chief complaint: no free drinking water…read more Readily accessible drinking water is important at beer festivals (see my previous review). Thankfully, for 2014, there was plenty of free drinking water available. &, for that, I am grateful. The rest of the brewfest was pretty much the same as last year, which is to say, really good overall. I think there were a few less breweries & a few less beers this year. But, most notably, Knee Deep was there & they were pouring Simtra. That was almost worth the price of admission alone. For 2014, the Auburn Brewfest kept most of what was good for 2013 & completely eliminated the 1 big problem they had last year. Good job, way to go & I'll be looking forward to doing it all again in 2015

2014 was the second year I attended the Auburn Brewfest…read more Unlike last year, the weather, considering the area, was mild and the problem with guests not being allowed to bring outside water was fixed by having big water-filled coolers in several places. Also, the crowds this year were a bit larger and we found from the organizers that this was the first year they actually sold out. Despite the increase in attendance the lines for beer were not bad at all and I don't think we waited for longer than a minute or two for anything once in line. The vendors this year seemed fewer that last year though, and the biggest disappointment was two of the biggest NorCal breweries bringing bottles instead of kegs. The food vendors were exactly the same as last year, there was one BBQ place and Round Table pizza so this is clearly the area where the organizers can do better next year. There was live music that most of the folk did not care about and they also had rolled cigar vendor which made Auburn brewfest somewhat unique as most of the other brewfests I've been to do not allow smoking anywhere, except for designated areas. Here everyone was puffing away...on tobacco mind you. So as for the best of the brewfest I have to give props to two local breweries: Knee Deep and Auburn Alehouse. While Knee Deep only brought two beers, one of these was Simtra which is widely considered one of the best triple IPAs in the world. And they brought few kegs, not one. Auburn Alehouse, on the other hand, had the best selection and the most taps running. As the main sponsor, this was expected from them but they brought it home once again. For the worst I have to give it to Lagunitas and Sierra Nevada. Two of the largest craft breweries in California can do much better than bring bottles. Come'on, you guys. Auburn Brewfest 2014 was fun and great value for the price. For next year I would like to see more vendors and some better food options. If that happens this little brewfest has the potential to become something much more bigger....