Enjoyed ourselves on father's day. Nice staff, good wine. Even when faced with a last minute cranky…read morewalk in that couldn't understand why the winery had certain rules and a hard stop of pouring . Kudos for keeping your integrity. ​

What makes this winery special are the people, plus they have some great adult beverages. You can…read moretell this is a family own and ran establishment because they care. I've been to some concerts there and I've gone there just to taste wine both A+ or highly recommend you go and they can get pretty busy.

Stopped in to Vista Ranch and Cellars for some wine tasting. Mark was a delight to talk to. We…read moretried quite a few and decided on the two favorites, which were the Pinot Noir and the Sparkling wine. We met several other locals and enjoyed conversation and laughs with them. The Sparkling was great!! We rarely drink sparkling, but enjoyed its flavors so much that we purchased 18 and 6 of the Pinot Noir to take back to AZ. We were told they don't ship, so guess we'll have to come back someday!!

This was a nice winery we decided to visit during our few days stay in the area. The Pinot noir was…read moregood enough to take a case home. And the sparkling wine was so good we decided to to buy a case of it. Great time sitting at the bar sampling their goods. And some really cool locals that hang here stopped by. Great place off the beaten path.

Didn't make an appointment? Waiting at the gate? CALL THE PHONE NUMBER!…read more We almost missed out on this gem because the gate was closed and we didn't make an appointment. Was about to drive on... But I decided to call and Farmer John was more than accommodating! It's a farm meets vineyard meets winery. Anyways, we called and Farmer John came and opened the gate for our two cars. We came in and parked next to the barn. He gave us the choice of tasting inside or outside - we chose outside. After the 15 minutes he needed to get ready, he rolled out with all the glasses and bottles required for a tasting for 5 adults. Most of the wines are fruit forward but we all really enjoyed that about them. They well blended. John also explained that he's not pressured to put out wines that he doesn't feel meet his standard. This is a passion for him. Great conversations followed. The kids all played around the grounds and even went to go meet the farm animals! We all bought 2 bottles (or more) each to cover our tasting. It was great enjoying this time and the conversations surrounded by green grass and a wonderful farm setting. Definitely will be coming back!

Quaint little place, but beautiful. The family that owns the place runs it and were very nice…read more Would be an awesome place for class reunions. There was an additional fire ring with chairs around it also. The barn is beautiful yet rustic with real bathrooms inside. Also a full kitchen w commercial ice maker for use if you have an event there. I was pleasantly surprised with this place. Loved it and would definitely go back

Very cool spot, but not a destination. If you happen to pass by the Central Valley and you're a…read moretotal wine geek then call them and see if it's worth driving out of your way. Otherwise, check out the massive array of tanks from Google Maps! For the winery, go here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/e-and-j-gallo-winery-modesto To visit the yelp pages down the road, go here: http://www.yelp.com/biz/gallo-e-and-j-winery-ranch-personnel-office-livingston

This was a great wine gem find. The wine was really good and the staff very knowledgeable. A very…read morerelaxing time.

If you like dry wines, you might like these wines. If you don't like dry wines, keep driving…read more Visited earlier this month because my husband loves to go wine tasting. I'm not a big wine fan so usually I'll do the slurp thing to taste the notes or take a sip or two and then pass my glass off to my husband, rather than dumping it. I've been to umpteen wineries around California, the US and internationally. This winery gives, hands down, the stingiest pours I've ever experienced. I could maybe get two sips out of a pour. And yet this tasting was $15 for 4 wines, but if you're a party of 6 or more, the fee for the same tasting goes up to $20 per person! Since when does pouring maybe a half ounce into more glasses warrant everyone in the party being charged $5 more bucks a piece? It feels stingy. I went to 4 wineries in the same weekend I visited Crū. J. Lohr in Paso charges $20 per person for 6 generous pours and a free pencil with herb seeds to plant at home. Eberle Winery in Paso does free tastings and yet have generous pours, free bottled water and a free tour of the underground storage facility. Quady in Madera charges $5 per person for a tasting and not only were the pours generous, we tried 7 wines, got to double back on our favorites before we ordered a half case. The server was nice and personable. I have no complaints about her. Overall it doesn't feel like a fun wine tasting experience when it seems like they're rationing their wine. While not the end of the world, there isn't much of a view for the outdoor patio because the tasting room patio is between the building and a fence with a road on the other side. If you're wanting to see vineyards while you sip, this isn't the spot for you. There was also a couple with a toddler at a table - with an iPad, playing a video outloud without headphones - while the parents were wine tasting inside, so just know that kids are allowed if that matters to you. March 2024

Joel, Nikki and the rest of the staff is top notch! Great wines and great prices makes this one of…read moreour fav wineries Their Cab is a fav. Roomie and I used the Red Blend as the standard-to-beat in Paso this weekend -- no other Red Blend came home with us -- next trip will be back to Madera! See you again soon Joel

With our baby shower quickly approaching we decided to reach out to a few possible venue options…read more We initially emailed San Joaquin with our estimated guest count and preferred dates. We heard back within a timely manner and we decided to check out the space in person before officially committing. Once my husband and I went in person we knew that it was the perfect venue as it was open and inviting. Not to mention the staff was fantastic and made us feel so welcome! I also appreciated their quick communication. The day of the event was just perfect! Their staff was so helpful and accommodating. You can tell our guests really enjoyed themselves especially having a host bar. Our event was in the spring, so even if there was a risk of rain having a covered heated patio space gave us peace of mind. I can't thank San Joaquin enough for all of their help and would highly recommend them to our family and friends!

My mom & I were visiting around town & we noticed their sign for wine tasting & decided to drop by…read more& we were so happy we did! Kari was very sweet & welcoming. We tasted delicious wine and had a relaxing time chatting. The price for a bottle was definitely reasonable. We also explored the ranch as we exited & it had a beautiful pond and wedding ceremony area. Definitely check it out if you are in the area (Jamestown, CA). Thanks Kari!!

Aside from the wine which was excellent especially the petite Syrah, the host Kari was a hoot. It…read morewas the most enjoyable experience at a wine tasting room. I will be back.

Earlier today I showed up with a dog, yes the place is dog friendly, the down side is that perhaps…read morethe staff forgot that my Mrs. Walked in and sat outside. I walked through the outside into the patio because manners. 25 minutes passed by no one went out to give us a menu or anything. Went into the restroom to assess the situation, clean restroom by the way, the guy had maybe 2 or 3 parties inside and he couldn't take 2 minutes to at least offer a glass of water and an I'll be right with you? Lack of attention to detail, I became displeased and left. Sorry not sorry but not worth it Please read reply. Then check out my other 271 reviews I've typed, who is the bad human here? Pull up with lawn chair and popcorn

Although we've not yet purchased wine here, we've visited the adjacent restaurant, and have looked…read morethrough the Local Grape. If you're in "downtown" Mariposa, it's worth stopping in. There is fair variety of wine, though you need to take "Local" in its broadest definition. The folks who work here are friendly and helpful, and, if you like wine, the shelves are worth a browse.