Best wine I've ever had! Sparkling, red white. It's all amazing and the owner is so friendly, kind…read moreand informative. The wine labels are gorgeous!!

We've been fans of Lusso since they moved from Paso Robles! They are a must anytime we come to…read morePlymouth to wine taste!

Excellent atmosphere and wines! Loved the Sauvignon blanc! This was our third visit! 3 years in a…read morerow'

Beautiful And a hidden gem…read moreAlison was wonderful Came in with my dogs and she was so lovely

Beautiful property. The service was very welcoming and accommodating. We caught a survival event…read moreand were able to take 19 wines. Found some we loved and bought several bottles. Great prices too. Ill definitely go back

My wife and I decided long ago we wouldn't be members at any winery because we enjoy tasting new…read moreplaces. However, after visiting Il Gioiello that changed. The knowledge that the owner, Rob, had plus the wine that is so reasonably priced, it was a no brainer. If you want Napa level wine, from an owner and wine maker that knows what they are doing, this is the place to visit.

Highly recommended by friends. Needed to try it during the 2016 Big Crush Festival. Met Blake the…read morewinemaker. He was super informative about how he approaches the making of his wines. They donate part of the proceeds to Firefighters. Family run operation. Super friendly. Not hard to find and we'll worth the visit. A good Sauvignon Blanc and very tasty and complex reds. Bought the 2012 zin and the 2012 tribute. Highly recommended.

Distant Cellars really is quite distant. They are a relatively new and obscure winery in the…read moreFiddletown area of Amador County. Their warehouse style tasting room doubles as their barrel room. The winery is located between Shenandoah and Fiddletown Roads several minutes back and up the hill. This winery focuses mainly on Syrah varietals with several blends including a GSM and a Zin/Syrah. I am not a big Syrah fan, but I did appreciate the more traditional GSM with a more subtle blend. Their Zinfandel uses a different yeast profile relying more on natural yeasts for a more lively taste. The room is also a nice escape from some of the more fancy places down the road. Distant does lack a wide variety of varietals, and their location is a bit remote. However, Syrah fans should seek out this winery for a more unique take on Amador blends and Rhone wines.

Cupcake was fun. That was our tasting host's nickname…read more It was Nevada Day weekend and every winery is swamped for three day. But Cupcake was a pouring genius and making everyone welcome. The tasting room and wine shop has a bit of an Italian villa vibe. The huge back lawn was beautiful. We chose to stay inside since outside service was limited that day. The bottle labels and wine names were entertaining in themselves. With an extensive list it was hard to choose a few to try. I started with three of their five sparkling wines. The Almond, the Peach, and the Strawberry. I have an office full of girls that enjoy their sweet bubbles. So they got some that day. For me, I like the reds. Julie Ann Barbera, Sienna Mourvedre, Morgan's Nebbiolo, and Naughty Bawdy. All great, but Naughty you have to try on label and name alone. Plenty of parking in the front.

I've been here a few times. I'm a local. The grounds could be absolutely beautiful, but they're not…read morewell kept. The outdoor patio and the grass area is very nice but yet again not kept up on. Cobwebs everywhere, bird poop on every chair and table. The service was OK. The inside looks very stale. The wine is decent.

So finally decided to try Sobon wines after a friend recommended. What a cute winery! The tasting…read moremenu was great, so great that it was tough to pick a favorite. Although I'm a fan of the reds, their whites were equally delicious! I love Barbera's and theirs did not disappoint. Teri was our host. She was very attentive and was great introducing us to all their different wines! The prices are very reasonable and of course it was Black Friday, so even better! It was hard not to resist joining their wine club as well as walking away with a case of 6 bottles! Cheers to a long term relationship!

One of the best wineries in CA, including Napa and Sonoma with consistently high quality wine at…read moreprices much less than Napa. Our Amador, Placer, El Dorado, etc. foothill counties are loaded with beautiful scenery, no traffic problems, and very reasonable tasting fees or no tasting fee. This winery and their Shenandoah Winery are always at the top of my must visit list.

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 went with some friends for a relaxing afternoon. I…read morepersonally do not like wine, so I just went for the conversation. We had a nice relaxing time, talking and joking while some of us tasted the wines. Nice indoor and outdoor areas

Thanks to Tiffany K. for her review and have convinced me to try Di Arie Vineyard & Winery. I made…read morereservation in advance by email because no one answered the phone and no option to leave a message. When I got there, they didn't have my name for reservation. I had to show them the email confirmation. It was fine and we were still able to sit down right away. The inside wine tasting room is kind of small but the outdoor patio and area makes up for it. It is quite big and open. I think someone can host an outdoor concert or a wedding. We got to taste about five type of wines (Sauvignon Blanc and few blended red wine). They were all good. I particularly like the 2020 Interlude and purchased a bottle for my sister. We also got to sample from their gallery collection library club that's like 20+ years old ( I forgot the exact year) and that was special. They also have dumplings and spring rolls for purchase. I skip that because I wasn't sure if that would go with the wine. We bought some cheese with us and we had that with our wine. Of course, we asked for permission before bringing in our own cheese and crackers. The gentleman that served us was really nice and friendly. We didn't feel rushed and wine was poured at a good pace. I do want to mention that most winery at Amador will comp at least one tasting with purchase, but not at Di Arie. If you're not a member, be prepared to pay the full wine tasting fee per person.

Our 1st stop during our 2025 Big Crush event...oh boy, did I pick a great one! Their tasting…read moreincluded their vintage wines: 2013 Onstage, ActII (my ultimate favorite), 2010 Touriga National and 2007 D'Arideaux. OMG, they were all very delicious. They did their pairings with a Mediterranean lunch. This was also amazing. They also providdd a tasting of their more recent wines, 2019 Sierra Legend! It's a Terri blend of Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc, Syrah and Primitivo! The host and hostess were all very friendly and knowledgeable! And of course to meet and chat with the wine maker himself, Chaim, was a wonderful treat! The grounds were small, but very cute and relaxing. It made for a warm, friendly ambiance! Of course we walked away with a case of the Sierra and the 3 OG vintage wines! We're definitely coming back in a few weeks. Thank you Di Arie!

This winery is great, with the potential to be outstanding. The facility, formerly known as Bray…read morewinery, underwent a transformation by the new ownership to create Krissie Vineyards. In my opinion, they are doing so many things to enhance the wine tasting experience, it could blow away the competition. Examples are as follows: 1. Rebuilding, refinishing and updating the tasting room and facility. 2. Hiring the former Sous Chef from Taste restaurant to create food offerings/pairings and provide a small bite sample with wine tasting. 3. Display unique and unusual art in and around the property. (They have seven full size panels from the Berlin Wall adjacent to the tasting room.) 4. Staff is exceptionally friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. 5. The wine pricing is reasonable when compared to the quality. 6. Both the food and wine are excellent. That said, I think the one possible stumbling point could be their attempt to blend in their east coast sister wines and styles with this region. It might be an interesting idea, but I am uncertain people locally will appreciate or understand the effort. The Amador wine region is not Napa Valley, and I don't think it possesses the international appeal, notoriety or demographics that will support the concept of bi-coastal wines. In any event, we will return to further experience the ongoing evolution of this remarkable winery.

It was known as Bray vineyards but underwent a transformation to become Krissie Vineyards. They…read morehave on site food pairings with a comfortable tasting room and even pieces of the actual Berlin Wall. Our waitress was very nice and informative. The wine was light but tasty, The food was very good but unfortunately we were on a time limit so we had to keep it short. Will definitely be back

Went to Plymouth for wine tasting last year, this place was second on our list and we've been…read morehooked ever since! Beautiful scenery! The building is modern and we love it compared to other wineries around there that are all woody inside. Service is outstanding. They are all so knowledgeable about their wines and vines! We went to a few other wineries, they pour your wine and then just leave! Don't go into detail about anything. Love love love this place! We bring family with us and they love Iron Hub as well!

Great wines and great vibes. The place is a little journey to get it but it is so worth it. The…read moreview is amazing! It's a little oasis! There's indoor and outdoor seating. The interior is elegant and modern. The outside seatings are covered by shed and sun umbrellas, the view outside is amazing. A few things I tried on this visit: A bottle of rose to share: it came chilled which is perfect for the hot weather. The color is beautiful and such a delight to sip~ A loaf of ciabatta and a block of smoked Gouda: I love that you can order food items with your wine tasting. Would have gone for the charcuterie but I wasn't super hungry. The ciabatta is warmed and brought out, so tasty. The Gouda is delicious too, goes very well with wine~ A glass of Resolute (red wine): a very tasty red I love it so much ended up getting a bottle of it to take home~ Service is friendly and attentive. The tasting associates are very knowledgeable. I also really love their wine ambassadors roaming around greeting everyone. Wine ambassadors are the winery pups haha. During my visit I said hi to Brixie. She is very helpful. I accidentally dropped a tiny piece of cheese on the floor when I was cutting it. She cleaned it up RIGHT AWAY. Such impeccable attention to details 10 out of 5 stars. (But please don't intentionally feed the wine ambassador pups. I really wanted to pick it up myself but she is FAST. I'll be more careful next time) I really enjoyed my time here and looking forward to my next visit~