Shoutout to the West Sacramento/ Clarksburg area…read more... The Old Sugar Mill in Clarksburg is a historic beet sugar refinery from 1934-1993 that has wine shops and tasting rooms for local wineries. They have over a dozen wineries. Wine tastings average $15 and most wineries waive the fee if you buy a bottle. They have wine shops in the main building and in the other building. Don't forget to walk back and to the right to the shops in the separate back building, there is 3-4 more wineries. Each winery are literal walled shops with their own seating areas. Temperature controlled which is nice on hot summer days. Each have their own wine tasting, food offerings, and special events. Old Sugar Mill is less than 15 minute drive from downtown Sacramento. The buildings are beautiful. They kept the historic brick walls and exterior. It has a modern shabby chic look. Three different brands owned the refinery. It all began in 1934 with Amalgamated, American Crystal Sugar Factory (1936-1982), and Delta Sugar (1983-1993). The sugar was refined by local Northern Californian grown beets. The buildings was renovated in 2000 for its current use. Awesome concept and beautiful architecture design. They also host weddings and events. They have a banquet room with slideshow equipment. There is also an outdoor lawn and adjoining paved patio area that is shaded in the afternoon by the buildings that would make for a gorgeous wedding venue. On hot summer days, the Delta breeze kicks in for instant cool down. No outside food are picnics are allowed. On the weekends, they have food trucks. Plus the majority of the wineries sell food (appetizers) as well. Also no pets are allowed (excluding service animals). The restrooms are located right by the front entrance.

Wow!!! What a place. Sunday, February 1st, 2026 was our first visit. We've heard of the Old Sugar…read moreMill for years, but never visited. They have many events here, including private events and wedding. The upcoming event is Port and Chocolate for Valentine's Day. That sounds so delicious. I loved chocolate and my husband is always up to trying another port. Parking- They have a private lot and we were able to easily find a parking spot right in-front of the entrance. Bathrooms- They have many stalls in the bathroom located to the left of the entrance. Temperature- It's cool inside, a little too cool for us today. It was 63 degrees out today and warm in the sun. I bet in the sweltering heat of our summers this is the perfect place to be. The Sugar Mill is an indoor venue. They have three different building with different wineries at this time. So, there is a little walking outside. Wine Barrels- You can buy half wine barrels for your garden for sale. Seating- They have lots of little seating areas. Inside they have a whole room with seating and nice decor. The tables are draped in white table cloths and there are stacks of wine barrels as the back drop. They have a palm court in the back and it's so quaint and beautiful. Perfect for sipping some wine slowly and chit chatting with friends. If you are looking to sit in the sun there is are a set of tables and chairs out back near the food truck. Ambiance- I love the location and building. It's an old Sugar Mill that produced sugar from sugar beets. That industry has now ended and it's now a place to visit many wineries. It's the only place that I know of that have numerous wineries and offer wine tasing for a minimum fee.

Driving over the Freeport Bridge and cruising alongside the Sacramento River, passing vineyards…read morealong the way, already gives you that "out of town" feeling, and Julietta Winery fits right into that vibe. Tucked away in Clarksburg, this woman-owned winery is charming and intimate. The parking lot is small (around 15 cars), but it's conveniently located right off the main road, so it's easy to find. Wine highlights: * 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon (bestseller): rich and layered with ripe strawberry, plum, mocha, and a hint of spice * 2023 Montepulciano (2026 SF Chronicle Gold Winner): light, easy drinking with raspberry, cranberry, and herbal notes * 2023 Durif (my favorite): dark, bold, and complex with blackberry, plum, and a smooth structured finish * 2021 Blanc de Noir sparkling: light, crisp, and bubbly * 2025 Verdejo (new release): fresh, aromatic with peach and citrus Wine flights (any 4) are only $15: great value. They put small stickers to indicate the wine on each tasting glass. Food: Four cheese panini and Reuben panini are solid picks, served with kettle chips or salad. Service: friendly, decent speed Wine club is also very accessible: no membership fee to join, with 3 tiers (4, 6, or 12 bottles), and complimentary tastings for up to 4 guests. Restroom: 2 (two) (all genders): spacious, clean. The atmosphere is what really makes this place stand out: well-manicured grounds with fragrant roses, apricot trees, a charming chicken coop area, and a beautiful open event space with hanging lights. Live music every Saturday and every other Sunday adds to the experience. They also offer private event spaces where you can bring your own food (just purchase their wine), which makes it a great spot for celebrations. Overall, a perfect little weekend escape if you're looking for a relaxed, intimate winery experience. Bonus: they even have a cozy corner dedicated to adoptable cats: each with their own name and personality profile. Currently 3 boys and 1 girl, $150 per cat.

Normally, we love Julieta's because of the good food & live music. Today however, we tried one of…read moretheir "new wood fire pizzas" & I couldn't believe what they served us-pure charcoal. The waitress took it back once I showed her the bottom, but it never should have made it to our table to begin with. They replaced it, but that was also disappointing. Bland & completely lacking flavor. I am glad they took it off our bill, but they've got some work to do before continuing to serve pizzas.

We got married at Scribner Bend in May 2025 and it was a dream from start to finish!…read more Scribner Bend was the only venue we visited during our wedding planning process because we felt so pleased with the beauty, charm, pricing, and process they offered. We were especially pleased by how much was included in the venue package that we didn't have to coordinate separately, like lighting, tables, and chairs. Shaye was an absolute delight to work with and we always felt cared for. As a queer couple, it was so nice to feel welcomed and accepted by Scribner Bend and all of their preferred vendors we spoke with. May was the perfect time to be there, the white roses on the arches were in bloom which complemented the rest of our florals beautifully. Our whole day flowed so smoothly thanks to Deija, our day-of planner provided by Scribner Bend, and all of the rest of the staff. All of our guests were so complimentary of the wine, the setting, and the flow of the evening. We really could not have wished for a better venue experience. We also want to note, Paesanos was an exceptional caterer! I know some might be concerned with not having a choice of caterer but we found it to be a relief (one less vendor to coordinate) and Paesanos did a fantastic job. Rain was amazing at communication, and Diana was wonderful to work with on the day. They even packed up a couple of containers of leftovers for us to go home with. Thank you, Scribner Bend, for being an excellent venue!

Loved everything about this place! This was my first visit,…read morerecommended by my husband's friend who works here. The venue is beautifully designed and cozy everywhere you look! Just being there feels so relaxing, and the patio is dog-friendly too! The staff were warm and attentive, the food was delicious, and the wine tasting was an absolute delight. I can't wait to come back again soon!

My husband and I have been long time Bogle Wine fans - continually impressed by Bogle's consistent…read moreand outstanding quality across all the Family's wines available at Raley's Stores. And it is a source of great pride to find our local, Greater Sacramento-Delta Bogle wines when we travel outside of California or USA. In fact, we were thrilled to enjoy a bottle in Shanghai, China! But we had never been to the Bogle Family Ranch and Vineyards outside of Clarksburg, CA. We finally reserved a couple of hours to visit the winery - and can't say enough good things! We enjoyed several, terrific wines not available in our local stores - such as their delicious Sparkling Rose! But more importantly, experienced a lovely afternoon on the BEAUTIFUL Bogle Family Ranch grounds! Everything around us was green and gorgeous; with cool breezes due to the surrounding water of the Sacramento River. The picnic tables were warm and inviting. The snacks were great (we brought a picnic lunch). And EVERY employee with which we spoke was excited to educate and inspire us - taking great pride in Bogle Family's six generations of Delta farming; sincere commitment to sustainability and the community; and vision of how the family plans to continue the winery's growth and international expansion, while maintaining its commitment to winemaking excellence. Every staff member that we met had been Bogle employees for over 10 years at least (a couple over 30!). I think it really says a lot about a company and family when their employees promote and compliment - even when the bosses are not in the room! While we had originally planned just a one-time visit to the Bogle vineyards, we left as Bogle Family Wine Club Members. And look forward to attending many Bogle events (including live music and movie nights), in the upcoming year. Well done and thanks for a great day, Bogle Family!

I was really looking forward to visiting Bogle Winery since I'd never been before and had heard…read moregreat things. The wine and property are lovely -- unfortunately the welcome at the door felt like an audition for "Most Judgmental Winery Greeter." When we walked in, the woman at the front greeted us with a slow head-to-toe scan before even saying hello. For context, we weren't exactly stumbling in from a river float -- Patagonia, designer black jeans, nice casual wine-country attire. My partner was dressed similarly. Completely normal for a winery visit. Since it was my first time there, I asked where we should go. She informed us -- while continuing the visual inspection -- that upstairs was reserved for more formally dressed guests with reservations. The upstairs area, by the way, was completely empty. She then told us we could "go help ourselves around the corner." The tone was less "welcome to wine country" and more "you appear to be beneath the staircase." Honestly, I've been to plenty of wineries, from casual tasting rooms to higher-end spots, and I've never been greeted with that level of instant judgment. It was oddly hostile for a place that literally sells a beverage meant for relaxing. The ironic part is that after getting past that moment, the rest of the experience was actually nice. The wine was good, the grounds are pretty, and the other staff we interacted with were perfectly pleasant. But that initial interaction? Brutal. If first impressions matter (and they do in hospitality), someone might want to let the front door know that sizing people up like a nightclub bouncer at 1am isn't exactly the warm, welcoming winery vibe most people are hoping for. Great wine. Beautiful place. One spectacularly toxic greeting.

I visited Heringer Estates on Memorial Day. I was half an hour late for my reservation yet they…read moreaccommodated me with no issues. It was such a windy day but we decided to sit outside. We were greeted by friendly staff and a complimentary pour. Prior to visiting Heringer Estates, I noticed they offered a sweet flight which was a huge reason why I wanted to visit; however, it was not on the menu. Luckily for me they were able to accommodate me by making a custom flight. Our flight of tastings consisted of three pours: Moscato, Chardonnay, and a port. We even received a sample of their popular wine slushy. My friend and I both ordered the same tasting and we were very impressed with all of them. She especially liked the moscato, and I especially liked the chardonnay. Although, I really did enjoy all of them. The staff member seemed very knowledgeable and explained each one to us. I can't wait to come back for more! Especially on a warmer day to enjoy a wine slushy. If you enjoy going on walks, they have stairs that lead you to the levee. Their vineyard is only a twenty-minute drive from Sacramento. If you don't like crowds, I recommend going on a week day.

Visited on a Thursday afternoon and the place was empty. The facility is nice, but looks like a…read morecountry winery trying to upscale their image and appeal. Service was excellent. Then there is the wine. It is very pricey and what I would consider very underwhelming in taste. Given the average nature of the wine and the tasting fee of $10.00 a person, we didn't feel purchasing anything was justified. Although they do waive one tasting fee for each bottle purchased, the price point of the bottles is very high and doesn't make sense unless you happen to love the wine. We didn't.

We visited here Sunday, February 1st 2026. The day was lovely. It was around 63 degrees. Warm in…read morethe sun, cool in the shade. Inside the Sugar Mill it's really cool, a little too chilly for us. On the other hand I bet this is the perfect place in the sweating Summer heat. They are located in the main Sugar Mill building. They also have a room for you to sit and enjoy your wine with family and friends. If you are looking for a restroom it's located to the left soon as you walk into the Sugar Mill. Parking isn't an issue when we arrived. There were plenty of parking in their private lot. It's a short walk from the parking lot to Rendezvous-vous Winery. If you are seeking more information check out their website. It is packed with so much information. Including a calendar of events. Rendez-vous Winery received Gold Award for the best wine bar and wine selection in Sacramento in 2025 and 2024. In 2016 Viognier, they won Best White Wine (Best of Show) in the entire state of CA at California State Fair Wine Competition in 2016. In 2017, they won best Riesling in the state. Very impressive. They are having a Wine, Port, and Chocolate Event February 14-15 from 11am-5pm. This sounds like a fabulous event. I love chocolate. And my husband loves wine so it's a perfect pairing. We're busy that weekend, but hopefully they will have more events like this. They also have a shop in midtown, which is so much more convenient for me, but lacks the ambiance that the Sugar Mill has. The sugar mill used to be an actual beet sugar mill. They are located in the first slot when you walk in the main entrance of the Sugar Mill. Such a quaint location. I love it.

Jennifer - You Rock! What a way to kick off our Clarksburg trip. We were among the first patrons…read moreof the day and loved the entire experience. Instead of driving all the way to Napa and spending a fortune on tastings, we decided to take a detour and take a drive along the river. Old Sugar Mill is familiar to most people in Sacramento as an event destination for wedding receptions. There are also a number of tasting rooms and Rendez-Vous is one of them. The tastings are generous, and they happily accommodate the tastings to your specific preferences. If you're interested in an incredible and affordable experience, this is the place for you.

This was a wonderful cruise. I was worried that it might be too hot because the temperature was 86…read moreand I don't do well with heat. However, cruising on the water in a covered boat was very comfortable., Captain Emil is the best! He was very knowledgeable about the local vineyards and served generous pours of local wines. He only pours wines you can't get in stores and buys from small wineries that aren't usually open to the general public. The charcuterie platter was very generous- more than the 4 of us could eat. He offered additional pours of other wines or the opportunity to 'revisit' the wines we liked. All in all a wonderful experience and we plan to make this an annual event!

I couldn't recommend this place enough! I was visiting my family in the bay and decided to do this…read moreriver cruise and I'm sooo glad we did. Captain Emil was amazing and kept us entertained! You have options of either drinking beer or wine and our captain is very generous so if you ever want to revisit a drink, just let him know. We got to play our own music and it was all great vibes all around. The star was the charcuterie board and everything about it was delicious! It paired well with the wine selection. We requested to have it 30 mins earlier and he was able to accommodate our request. Definitely listen to the captain's instructions and make sure to arrive on time to get the most out of your experience. If you're ever in the Sacramento area, definitely add this to your itinerary! What a great family/friends bonding!

Little gem at the Old Sugar Mill. The wine: Well made wines…read morethat will likely library well due to the low residual sugars. Not always typical to what you would expect for each varietal profile, but delicious. The service: we went midweek and were the only ones there for most of the time. Gina was attentive, super knowledgeable, engaging, and all around a fun person. The space: if you are into dragons you will be drooling over all the wall sculptures of dragons. Tables appear to be reclaimed and beautifully refinished wood for a classic look. Also classic, all the Tiffany lamps. Overall a neat space to enjoy good wine with knowledgeable staff.

Headline: Great vibe and tasty reds!…read more Location: Located inside the Old Sugar Mill. I am not going to lie, the first draw to this place is the interior and vibe. With the metal dragons throughout the tasting room and the darker vibe I was instantly drawn into the location. Service: The tasting room host was knowledgable and attentive. The hostess came around at regular intervals to answer or questions and keep the wine pouring. From the sound of it they have had issues with people leaving a mess so unfortunately they do not allow food generally. However there was exceptions made which was a plus. People PLEASE clean after yourselves! This isn't a cafeteria but a winery and I appreciate the host making an accommodation for our charcuterie board Ambiance: The Old Sugar Mill has its own vibe with exposed brick and a nice cool location with high ceilings. Draconis adds to this with dark accents, lighting and dragon silhouettes throughout the tasting room. They also have two "secret" rooms for rent. Wine: Draconis has a decent selection of reds and whites as part of their tasting. They also have a selection of Reserve and "luxury" wines. I am a big fan of their reds and the variety of what they have. They are a bit lighter on the rose/white but the ones my friends and family tried were enjoyed. A bit pricy on the tastings but definitely worth a try just for the vibe! As a member of their wine club I have enjoyed the wine they have an

The grounds were Great! Atmosphere was Great! The staff was Great!…read more The wine was Great! Overall experience - GREAT!

The grounds were very beautiful and the tasting area was very cozy and inviting. We've driven by…read morethis winery several times and have been meaning to try it! The gentleman who gave us our first tasting didn't explain to us anything about the wine. We didn't know what it was nor were we given a menu of the tastings. Finally, someone came to our table asking if we've received a menu. She actually served us the rest of our tastings. The pours were a bit limited and the wines were ok. Not sure if we'll be back...maybe we'll give it another try!

First time at this winery in Clarksburg at the old sugar Mill. It is actually located if you go out…read morethe back double doors and turn right. It's a large area that looked like a shared space with another tasting area by a different winery. There may have even been a third. It looked like they were getting an event set up for later that day so it was a little hard to tell what was what. The lady assisting our party with tasting was incredible. She was so personable and was able to help direct us all in tasting journey together. Overall some pretty tasty selections.

Specializing in Spanish varietals. Excellent customer service by Lisa! Here at Old Sugar Mill since…read moreAugust 2017 & only sell locally. $10 tasting for 5 wines or $15 for all 10 varieties, waived with 2 bottle purchase. Come check them out & find out what you like!!