We decided to do a date day to Sanger. Holy bananas we didn't even know they had wineries over…read morehere. This one has outdoor seating with a fan and indoor seating ; which reminds me of being in someone's living room chillin. The staff was very friendly and helpful. My husband decided to try a wine tasting flight for $20; if you do a tasting and buy a bottle of any wine ; the tasting fee comes off. Makes good sense to me. The bottle of wine for the tasting are color coded with the name of the wine on paper. Pretty cool concept ; a tasting flight built around your own timetable. I decided to go for a glass of their gold dust ; omg ! Is this really wine or am I drinking liquor ? lol. This wine was strong , bold ; powerful and fruity all at the time. It consisted of dried fruits, Carmel, honey, maple, tea, strawberry jam, chocolate and more. Hahaha basically a bit of everything. So sweet and delicious . A glass of this is $10; however so worth it. Decadent and divine.

This was our 2nd stop on the Fresno Wine Journey. SO RELAXING! The wine is delicious and the people…read morepouring were very nice. We sat in 4 extremely comfortable chairs and they brought wine tastings to us. We will definitely return.

This was my first wine tasting on the Napa Trip. After arriving on Sunday we drove to Madera…read morebecause Quady is my favorite and I have always wanted to go. Been drinking their wines for at least 15 years. They did not disappoint!! After I was done fangirling the tasting began. I believe we started with the Essensia. Let me just say I don't remember the lady's name that was doing the tasting but she was super nice and so fun!! We were the only ones there. It was still early and Monday. I have had the Essensia before however, I didn't remember it tasting this good! We only get the moscatos in our local stores you have to order the Essencia and the Elysium. The Essencia tasted like fruit and honey. I tried Elysium next and it was delicious. I tried the Lucky Day variety and I wasn't really a fan. That extra percent of alcohol through me. I tasted the moscatos because why not. I had the red, white, black & rosé they were all delicious I had them before so I knew I loved them. I joined the club and had 6 bottles shipped back home. It was a great time for the $10 tasting. It is worth the trip if you like dessert wines and especially if you love Quady like I do. I don't want to leave out the olive oils. We tasted the roasted garlic, a Mediterranean and another one I can't remember. I'll comeback. Those pics were taken with my husband's phone. She broke out the bread cubes and were tasted the oils as well. We bought a few bottles of the oils as well. It was a great time!! I absolutely loved it.

Wine tasting plus tour was at $10 which was perfect for my husband and I. The tour was very…read moreinformative and the guy knew what he was talking about because my husband was throwing all kinds of questions at him. The area is cute and the ambiance was warm. Would come back for another tasting

We visit Sanger about once a year as a change of pace from Napa, and this was the first time trying…read moreMarechal Vineyards. We were really impressed by this family-owned winery. There's several seating areas indoors and out. Upon entering, we were greeted by one of the owners, who's friendly and chatted with us about the winery. The tasting fee is only $10, which is returned if you buy a bottle (we did). The wine is quite good, and much more affordable than Napa. The place is really well maintained, and the view from the patio is beautiful. There were a few celebrations going on, with food and wine. I believe the food was brought in from outside since I didn't see any food service at the winery. This is definitely a nice venue to gather some friends, bring some food, and enjoy their wine.

Marechal hosted a small to medium sized after wedding brunch for us on a Monday (holiday weekend)…read morethat was truly spectacular. Everyone enjoyed the wines and the spectacular outdoor setting. The staff are really warm and flexible. We would use them again for an event in a heartbeat.

Went in yesterday not too long before closing and had a great time talking to Jim. He was nice and…read moreinformative. We talked about the winery and the history of it in his family. Tasted the Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Chianti and one other I can't recall the name of but all were so good. Ended up buying the last bottle of Zin and a bottle of the Sangiovese. Definitely go support your local, small winery!

Visited on our first stop during Fresno's wine and chocolate weekend. The setting is very quaint…read moreand welcoming; it feels like you've just stumbled into an old Italian village as you walk the small grounds. The tasting cellar is dark and cool, and you can clearly smell all the wine that's been stored there over the years. The owner and staff are very friendly and ready to share their stories and winemaking process with all who ask. Unfortunately we thought the wines were not very good and had, as another reviewer wrote, a very strong "raisin-y" taste to them. All the stars are for the customer service and relaxing vibe, but the wine left much to be desired.

9/18/14 Getting wine for Sunday! They have a great…read moreassortment. Cold ones too if you want it now. The worker was kind and happy to help me find a good one. I've already tried a lot of the ones they had, but they have a Merlot that looks Great! Lavish. Got that and checked out. Paid for it and the worker bagged it for me and wished a good day! Appreciated! Clean and safe and they have a variety of other alcohol, snacks, drinks, etc. Great service & store! Highly recommended!!

Went in there to buy cigarettes for my wife with my service dog. A guy with a heavy accent told me…read moreno dogs allowed. I explained to him that he was a service dog and they access to any establishment. He then raised his voice and told me again no dogs. I told him he was breaking the law by not allowing me to enter with my service dog. He muttered something as I was walking out the door. I will never enter Ernie's Liquor again and I hope this person learns the laws here in America and not act like he's a member of the Taliban and think he can do whatever he feel's like doing.

October 8, 2025 - Madera, CA…read more This was our second visit to Ficklin Vineyards -- our first being several years ago. Remembering how much we enjoyed that first experience, we decided to drive a bit out of our way to stop by again. The staff was as friendly and knowledgeable as we remembered, making the tasting experience both enjoyable and informative. The port wines were excellent, and the fact that there's no tasting fee was a nice bonus. Also, they are dog-friendly! We enjoyed the visit so much that we joined the club, which includes three bottles twice a year (April and October). We purchased the April 2025 club shipment, featuring the Special Reserve Tawny, Adagio Port Blanc, and Roriz Vermelho Ruby. We are looking forward to the October Club release. Ficklin Vineyards is definitely worth the stop if you're anywhere near Madera! (I would recommend calling to verify their hours.)

We arrived to this vineyard around 230 pm and was greeted by an older man who said he was not doing…read moretastings due to a lot of paper work he has to do. Very unprofessional, tasting room hours are listed on google , the website and even at the vineyard . Disappointing experience, especially when the surrounding wines actually recommended this place. We drove all the way there just to be turned away.

This place has a great selection of Russian River and Crow and Wolf. It's my go to spot for Pliny…read more They are always friendly here.

Greeted when I walked in. Good music playing when you walk…read morein. Clean and safe. Not a real big area of wine, but still a good amount. The worker was happy to help and even showed me some in the fridge that were available. Ended up getting a Pinot Noir that was on sale. The worker was very kind at checkout. Paid for the order and he wished me a good day! Good service and store! Recommended!

9/22/23 Great experience! Greeted upon entering! Bought a…read moreCloud 9 scratcher, Blondies alcohol and Power Ball tickets! It's high! Great store! Lots of alcohol, many scratchers, snacks, etc. Paid for the order and wished well! Great service & store! Highly recommended!

They are amazingly priced, came in to grab a rare Red Breast 27 and Gold spot 9 for my husband's…read morebirthday and both rare bottles were priced VERY well. Highly recommend! The owner and workers are so nice and so very helpful!