Wow, first off we were visiting Oregon House for the second time, excited to check out hiking…read moretrails and local wineries. However when we researched this winery it said "Open" to the public & till 9pm. Also had a phone number that no one answered. So we decided to drive over and check it out ourselves. A Irish lady at a booth, was rude at first then said would you like a card to her ex husband "John" whom I guess pours and "owns" the wine. We left and came back a second time. She was talking about the "local" wineries are private or you have to have an appointment!? Phone numbers do not work. And the only place to "taste" the wine is Clover Cafe? Very odd and not normal coming from the Bay Area/Napa. "Renaissance wine" what's up with that wine? And that vineyard? Weird vibes and the lady at the gate when protecting this vineyard told me to go to Clover Cafe and made us seem like we couldn't afford the wine at their "private" winery! Seems like a cult and the town. She said something about the "Fellowship" I saw a bunch of white people in hatch back cars driving in and out and realized a lot of them were locals. Very odd that this winery is only opened by appointment to the locals and there hasn't been a review of this establishment for 6-7 years. Everything is named after Greek Gods of Apollo. Which also seemed odd. Somethings not right about this place.

Distinctive. It is not always a word that springs to mind when tasting wine. Or visiting yet…read moreanother California tasting room, for that matter. All too often, the wines offered to visitors start to look and taste the same, as do the facilities and even the vineyards where the grapes are grown. Big, rich, and extracted. Ripe, lush, and decadent. Robert Mondavi's oak-soaked legacy lives on, in Napa Valley, and beyond. Not so at Renaissance. Your wine palate here will be reborn. Your senses will be heightened. You will see things differently. The usual "wine words" will not activate automatically in your brain. Your sensory wine tasting memories will search in vain for something similar with which to compare, to judge, to rank, to rate. In the end, you will give up trying to put this place in its proper wine country box, because, as you suddenly realize, that box does not even exist. You decide to reboot your system. You clear your mental cache of past tasting experiences. You clean the slate. You turn the page. You open up your mind wider perhaps than ever before. You choose to forget what a wine is supposed to taste like. You banish Robert Parker and the Wine Spectator from your overly cluttered and anxious mind. You willfully ignore what you were told to expect about this place in the Chronicle. You elect to begin again, like a child learning to read, by picking up an old book on your grandfather's shelf, opening its beautifully embossed, leather bound cover, and turning to page one. The first thing you will notice is that you are almost alone out here. The grounds are quiet and restful with a Zenlike calm emanating from the golden hillsides and green forests. The tour buses, bachelorette parties, and stretch limos are nowhere to be found. The wines are well aged, bottled in a previous century from a time when other people now retired and out of the spotlight commanded the White House or looked out at you from your television screen. A Cabernet Sauvignon 20 years old is not uncommon here. A 15 year old Bordeaux style red blend seems like an upstart teenager. A 10 year old Syrah is barely out of its diapers and is just starting to walk about on two legs like a young child. The grounds are filled with unseen mystery lurking behind the stately rows of palms and vineyard terraces on the hills where hundreds of acres of grapes once thrived. You know that this is a special place, but you are not exactly sure why. The wines in your glass suggest elegance, complexity, precision, passion, resilience, legacy, and strength. They speak of past lives and untold hours of human endeavor. They tell tales. They reflect the soils surrounding you and speak of the people who made them. They taste good, too. They are not merely of the mind, but also of heart and soul. "Wine country" wineries come and go. Ownership changes hands. Founders die, families fall apart, and corporations move in. Tasting rooms get remodeled to appeal to the tastes of millennial consumers using a new algorithm created by a Silicon Valley start up. Cult wines from coveted vineyards and accoladed AVAs that are bathed in new French oak and dialed in to precise alcohol levels are released. High scores and prestigious awards are bestowed. And yet, Renaissance wines endure. In myth. In memory. In the mouths of those who sip and savor them, one glass and bottle at a time. You will never be more present than at the very moment when the crumbling cork is removed, the bottle is gently tipped, and the contents starts to fill your glass. You stop to inhale. You pause. You lift the glass to your lips. You clear your mind. You close your eyes. And you taste as if you had never done this sort of thing before. Veritas in vino written with words you do not yet fully comprehend. But you continue to hope that, one day, probably when you least expect it, you will.

Great wine awesome atmosphere and the owner makes a great blend. No food but great views.read more

Gorgeous setting, vineyards and property. Excellent wines. Service top rate. Worth a visit and…read moretaking home a few of their wines.

Avanguardia was that rare experience when visiting a smaller wine region where you not only enjoy a…read morerelaxing afternoon with countryside views but the wines themselves are amazing and creative even for serious wine lovers and collectors. The winemaker-owner himself hosted us and had great stories to tell about the rare Italian varietals he works with plus wines including hybrid varieties from UC Davis' wine program. Other red blends combined better known Italian varietals like Barbera, Dolcetto and Montepuliciano with small amounts of those lesser known grapes. From Grass Valley drive in from Main Street and scenic Newton Road (rather than the unmaintained, high clearance gravel road that connects to Highway 49 on Google Maps). Or you can also enjoy their wines at a tasting room right on Mill Street pedestrian area in Grass Valley itself. As a wine lover myself I can't recommend them enough!

Love everything about this winery. Owner Rob Chrisman gave us some excellent tutelage on the…read morevarietal wines they offer. We tried 10 different wines-including white, red and sparkling-they were all excellent. Highly recommend visiting this winery-completely unique experience and wines in the area!

Well, we arrived at this so called winery and it's closed. It looked like abandoned land. We were…read morevery confused since the website says they're still open. "by appointment only" is understandable, but that means who gets an appointment and who doesn't? Also, where is there a place for you to sign up on the website for the appointment. When you look at their website, it only asked for your full name, phone number and your address and to reach out to the "owners " And does it have to be so far in advance? So people visiting Oregon House don't really get to experience the wineries because it feels like it's only for the people they pick and choose. The ambience of the land was very sad. It looked deserted. There are other towns where there are "hard-working REAL people" and want to give their REAL time and REAL energy yes that means being open to the public! The owner wrote a review on me emphasizing "real people?" We all know this is a little odd when you think about the situation and you're actually there. We can't really give any star reviews because we didn't get any wine tasting or experience. When we were leaving, we did notice the land was for sale. Also, we drove up the hill. We did notice a big German shepherd running the field so like somebody still lives here but the business says it's still open very confusing. All of these wineries need to be more specific on their websites and need to have more information instead of being having people who are visiting get confused or waste their time.

Now, I don't know about you! But wine is wonderful. In my short time being of drinking age …read more.... and luckily before when I traveled in Europe. I have had to pleasure, and in some cases not such pleasure, of trying many wines! In that time I have discovered, I can drink your classic Californian wines, but they don't leave much of an impression on me. But European wines, with their many tones, and flavors (like in French Kiss) ... now that is fun. Gideon and Saron, on their humble property have managed to create some of the best old school, and some young school too, wines that are so exceptional. You find them in San Fransisco to New York,. And luckily for me, in my pantry too!!!!! Wonderful wines! Great people! What more can you ask for! Excellence in action!

Visited April 5 2026. See my receipt as always…read more I belong to the wine club and love coming here to pick up my wine and a combo pizza. The crust is amazing! Because they do not allow dogs inside or outside in their patio area I had to wait with my car running and my air on high because I had my puppy with me. The owners are very nice and I understand about their pet policy. It would have been nice to have a glass of wine and a slice of pizza inside! It's still a very nice environment with trivia on Thursdays and all kinds of drinks ( try the ice cold slushies! ). Pizza is always amazing! I will try to leave my puppy with my friend next time I visit!

I went as they were advertising margaritas for Mother's day, turns out they were white wine…read moremarg's... horrible however I'm not a white wine drinker. Then I tried one of their reds not great, so I'll move on to the pizza which had a pretty good crust going for it, flavorful however there was not much meat/additions on it (sparse). Tempting to give it three stars as the owner also seemed a bit offended when I asked about things (were they made from scratch, did they have much sodium, etc.) Since it's clean and new I'll go with the four for now and try them again.

Double Oak makes some phenomenal wines at affordable prices. They could easily charge double for…read moretheir product based on how they compare with other wineries in the area. They are an example for what wine drinking should be--Simple, inexpensive and local with a complex and delicious taste. Their Zin is superb and their cabernet and merlot are smooth and a great everyday wines. The $10-$15 prices range for their bottles makes it even better. Before even seeing the prices I was sold on their wines. I buy from them every year at the Auburn Wine fest and you can find their wines at Raleys and Total Wine. I have not made it to their tasting room yet but look forward to checking it out. The only thing I would ding them for is their label. People judge wines by their labels and theirs is boring. A graphic artist could really design something cool for them.

This is one of North San Juan Ridge's true gems! If you are a wine afficianado you will not want…read moreto miss visiting Double Oak for a tasting. The owners, Bob & Ginny, are kind and informative, and it feels like you are a guest when drinking in their delicious wines and generosity. Especially on a hot summer day, coming into their cool and welcoming tasting room feels like an oasis. There is also some local artwork displayed, and they have a friendly dog to greet you. My favorite is their Zinfandels, but the Chardonnay and Rose are also amazing.

An enjoyable tasting experience, with tasty estate wines. The facility is beautiful & the…read moreowner/winemaker is very personable. Definitely worth checking out, you won't be disappointed.

We had a fabulous time tasting wines at this little winery in the Sierra Foothills, right in our…read moreown backyard. The owner Guy was very knowledgeable, friendly, and quite fun to be around. He also makes delicious red wines, my favorite was his Cab Franc

This was a last minute idea. Wine tasting in Butte county. We are not a big fan of sweet , light…read morewines but they were tasty. The friendliest service and dog friendly too. We did by a few bottles of wine and look forward to enjoying them.

Quite possibly the cutest vineyard in NorCal! Their tasting flights are robust with 7 different…read morewines to taste!! I was so impressed by the quantity and variety of wines we got to try. Their outdoor seating area is the perfect spot to hang out, with views of the vineyard and a cute fireplace for chillier nights. I can't say I'm a huge fan of any wine, but the service and vibes at this place were incredible. I'll be back!

Our group had an awesome time here. The three of us each did a tasting, and shared some cheese,…read morecrackers and salami. The wine was excellent and the snacks paired nicely. The only thing better than the wine was the service. Stacy and Danny are warm and welcoming, helping educate you on the wine you're drinking and what all is available to you. We will certainly be back for some more tasting and look forward to upcoming events.

While visiting over in Live Oak we wine tasting. We came here on a Saturday early afternoon, easy…read moreto find and plenty of parking. We each got a flight of white and red wines. We sat outdoors in a shaded area under the pergola. We were greeted and served by Stacy Munger she was great gave us great suggestions. She brought us a game to play while we enjoyed a meat & cheese plater and drank our wine. I am red wine drinker but my favorite was a white wine moscato it was sweet & crisp. I enjoyed my time here. We took some wine slushies to go and enjoyed them later.