My girlfriends and I visited St Amant over Memorial Day weekend. I called ahead, as was suggested by another Yelp reviewer, and let the winery know what time we would be arriving and how many of us there were. We ended up arriving a little bit early (30 minutes) but went inside to ask if we could still be accommodated at that time and the woman working there (Barbara) told us that was fine. The tasting room is not the easiest to locate. It's in an industrial parking lot, tucked away. We weren't sure if we had the right place at first. There is one small tasting bar so it's not suitable for lots of people at one time. I think while we were there, a big group was turned away that called on the phone. The wines were excellent. I had only been wine tasting in Lodi once before and hadn't been all that impressed. I liked all the wines that I tasted here. My friends and I all agreed that the wine was really good. This was the only place that we agreed upon in terms of liking all of the wines we tasted. The owner, Barbara, wasn't very friendly. When my friends asked about the pictures on the bottles of wine, she wasn't forthcoming at first about the meaning behind the pictures. Later, she told us the story about her husband and her family members and how it related to the photos. I really enjoyed hearing about the Bootleg name for the port (make sure to ask when you visit). There were a couple of other groups that came through without a reservation, including one couple who brought their toddler and sat their child up on the tasting bar while they drank wine. Seeing that only one person was working that day and it was difficult to cater to multiple groups at once, we decided to sit outside and enjoy our wine until the others left. We did feel a bit neglected and as if we weren't wanted there. Toward the end of our visit, she warmed up to us more. (Side note: I work in a tasting room so I judge other tasting rooms based on my experience working behind the bar and how I like to make customers feel). I ended up getting two bottles - The Speakeasy Red and a bottle of the Old Vine Zinfandel (which I purchased without getting to taste - I was told it was their best seller and based on how well I liked the other wines I didn't want to miss out on trying their OV). This family really knows the craft of winemaking. The prices were also very reasonable. I expected to pay a lot more for what I was buying. The customer service or the atmosphere created while we were there was less than welcoming. It seemed as if there was an air of "the wines speak for themselves, so we don't need to win you over with kindness." I highly recommend their wines, but you might enjoy them just as much by buying them from a wine shop or online, rather than going into the tasting room. read more

Really enjoyed our visit to St Amant Winery. We especially enjoyed their Bootleg Port! :-P read more

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Hi! Their wines are very yummy! It seems like they emphasize the Portuguese style of wine above others. Never having drunk Portuguese wine, I have no idea of they are "authentic" or not. Regardless, they make Awesome wine! Pros: -Great wine!! Anything I tasted resulted in being Fantastic! -They had full size crackers (unlike all the other wineries who have tiny nothings, if that). -It literately was 1-on-1 customer service. We were the only ones in the winery, and the hostess was there serving up HER wine (it's her winery!). I think she should really keep a gold marker and she should SIGN the bottles of wine. I save labels, and would love to have the owners signature on the label! -Did I mention great wine? -The wine tasting counter was nice (wood) and her flagship wines were easy to identify around the winery shop. -My new favorite Winery in Lodi, though it's in the middle of nowhere (Lodi's best kept secret). Cons: -Super hard to find winery. a little marketing campaign would go a LONG way. literally, not even a sign outside the facility that mentions there is wine tasting, or that it's open to the public! I really thought it was a factory production plant, and IT IS, but the public CAN go inside and sample the wine. This needs to be improved -All the other wineries have other trinkets (add-ons) to buy with the wine, but not this place. Perhaps invest in some wine related magnets, wine paraphernalia, etc? Not a lot is needed, but it would add to the "wine" experience. -Signage is needed to point out where St. Amant winery is, once inside the facility. -Parking *inside* the winery would be nice. Instead, we have to walk like 100 yards (not a big deal, but still). -No mention of any kind of "wine club" or "email lists" for news and coupons for future wine purchases. If there was some kind of price break, I think we would have bought at least 2 more bottles of wine. 5% off all other bottles, if you buy at least one bottle? That's a good deal i think you should start. :) read more

St. Amant is a nice quaint winery in Lodi that's in the middle of this wine warehouse complex that also houses other wine businesses. My friend and I stopped by since he highly recommended their wines - especially ports. Of course, I'm a fan of sweet wines so ports it is! The place is pretty much a tasting room, sales office, barrel room and logistics center all-in-one. Compared to Woodridge, I felt St. Amant was the kind of winery you want "just feel like rooting for" for since it's a low-key, family operation. On the flip side, you can tell they put a lot of passion and pride into their product; So much so, one of their wines won an award at the state fair. Barbara, the owner, is friendly and is good at taking her time to explain her different types of wines as well as how they were blended or made. I purchased their Bootleg Port and Tawny Port and both had their unique sweet and almost silky flavors, but the sweetness and texture of both wines was very good. The Tawny is my favorite! read more

Visit with friends yesterday, we met some wonderful people while enjoying some of the best wine in Lodi, We joined the wine club and bought a case of wine! Loved to hear much of the history of the area and this Winery and the Family. Barbara was running the tasting room and did a great job by herself with more than a dozen visitors. We then went to Downtown Lodi and had dinner at a really cool restaurant called Take 27, great food and service, you will be really surprised by the interior and the service!! read more

By far my favorite Lodi winery. The tasting room was a little difficult to find but the directions we got from the owners were perfect. We bought at least one bottle of everything they were selling. We probably should have bought more. We will be back to Lodi and St. Amant will always be on that list of places we visit when in Lodi. read more

I have followed St. Amant for years. The wines are excellent and consistent and can stand against anything found in the foothills. The Tempranillo is not only the gold standard for California, its also the most economical. This is a working winery, so don't expect the usual tourist treatment, but don't expect the usual tourist high prices either. In my mind, one of the best wine bargains in Northern California. read more

This has become on of my favorite wineries in Lodi. But beware, this is a working winery. You are tasting in a chilled warehouse with cases and production near by. The wine is excellent. The Port is fantastic. read more

I have held on to a bottle of your early release of California Port. There is no vintage date, but I am sure by the price, $9.00, I've held on to it from the "80's. I have just given it as a gift to my sister for her 80th birthday. Any information you can give me on what is in the bottle, etc., would greatly be appreciated to add to her enjoyment and knowledge of what she is about to share and drink. I've had a wine cellar for over 40 years, and your bottle was one of the first California ports I put in my cellar. I do not recall if you made another port at the time or if this was the only one. What year did you start making a port? read more

Clearly we didn't have the experience others had. 3 of us walk in...we are clearly seen by the pourer and the lady checking out. We stay toward the door and tables because the counter is full. And we realize no one is willing to share space. Poor wine lover's etiquette. We wait a few minutes and finally the pourer calls out how many for tasting and I tell him 3. The checker has walked past us a couple of times with no words. A few minutes pass-- No glasses, no space at the counter and no serving at the tables, and from St Amant no interest in the three of us. We leave and we won't be back. Thanks for nothing St Amant. read more

Great little spot off the beaten path. Don't let that fool you, not the typical French Bourdeau looking place. We found looks deceiving and we now have some of our most favorite wines from St. Amant. Including the most amazing sipping Port you'll ever taste. The folks that work there are extremely knowledgeable and just super-friendly! Heading back there in a couple weeks. read more

This is probably one of our favorite winery we visited. It is located in an industrial-ish setting and the tasting room lacks a bit of character. I do think they try to make it up with some decor. However, the lack of "warm ness," you would expect from a traditional tasting room is made up for with the friendly staff and awesome wine selections. They have a great variety of reds and ports. Please give this tasting room a go.., it is definitely worth the visit. read more

Great owners, great wines. Really interesting complex flavors. Smaller lots. Just a business warehouse setting but definitely worth your time. read more

The staff was not very talkative and the wines were just okay. Not a very memorable place.

Love this brand of wine. Adam who was such great company for my daughter and I as he shared with us some new wines that have come out.

In an odd area for a winery and a bit hard to find, but friendly proprietor, good wine and really reasonable prices.

No frills tasting room in a warehouse, where you can focus on the wine and the people. Barbara Spencer, who is the owner, hosted me. I got to taste wines from two regions - Amador and Lodi. She offered a number of Zins and Barbera. Wines from Portuguese varietals was totally unexpected. Who associates Verdelho and Tempranillo with Lodi? Found St. Amant's Verdelho to be an interesting in contrast to one I had tasted at St. Jorge. The one made by St. Amant was on the dry side. Both of these will be a perfect match during summer, with spicy Indian food I eat. read more

Can you say RUDE!! Me and my friends walked in and nothing no Hello How are you?we will be with you in a moment! just a stare. it was a wine experience to remember. People were in there tasting, not us. a woman walked by and said are these your glasses she did not wait for an answer she just grabbed them off the table and walked off. we haven't been greeted or served. Don't waste your time your energy. and especially your $$. read more

Love this winery! People were very friendly, Wine was very good and great price point. Don't miss this one!

In my humble opinion, St. Amant makes great wine at great prices. Their tasting room is cozy and humble and it is family run. If you are looking for a fancy, chic experience, this isn't the place. But, if you are looking for great wine, great prices, great knowledge and a low-key experience, St. Amant is the place!!! :) I am a HUGE fan of all of their wine... and the Bootleg port makes a FABULOUS Christmas gift. Stop in and stock up!! read more

Went there with two friends, one who was a member. The wines were nice, but I am sorry to say that the owner (can't remember her name) was rude. The member friend was picking up her wines. Me and my other friend were ready to buy 3 wines each and our member friend said to use her membership discount. When we went to pay, the owner was very rude about it and basically excoriated us in front of all of the customers, saying she had a small winery and couldn't off the discount to us as we were not members. Perhaps she had a point, but the manner in which she handled it embarrassed us. We left without buying anything, and will never return. She not only lost some wine sales that day, but two potential wine club members. What a shame! I joined another Lodi winery instead. read more