I've been a wine club member for 5 years & it gets better every year!! The atmosphere is beautiful! Laid back & diverse. Being on the lake whether it's sitting on the dock or on the beach; you feel like you are on vacation. The wine is delicious. Whites that refresh your palate & sooth Summer heat & complex Italian reds varietals. Not to mention a new vodka. Great events including music, food trucks, dancing, & holiday fun. Best of all: wine club members paddle board for free. That along with event discounts makes wine club membership the best deal in the region. Hope to see you there ! Margaret P.S. No, I'm not a friend or family member. Just an avid fan & supporter of good people. The owners are the good, community oriented, hard working, salt of the earth type. read more

Valensin Vineyard & Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Galt, California

A real Instagram vs. reality situation.... The wine was subpar, it was hot, and honestly, this was probably one of the worst wineries I've ever been to. Playing off the idea that you would bring/rent paddle boards means the owners anticipated it would be hot but didn't install fans or misters for those not on the water. Make it make sense. The whole "swim-up bar" thing is basically just paddling up to grab a slushie which isn't even wine-based. So if you want a random frozen drink while you're on your paddleboard, get after it. Just don't expect much of a winery experience. That said, the server was very nice and attentive. read more

Valensin Vineyard & Winery - Wine Tasting Room Near Me - Galt, California

Had an amazing time at the Yelp Event! Tons of businesses highlighted. - The foccacia bread from Pastosa by Lucia and the pink sauce was delicious! - DJ Uni had the hits going all evening - The Popcorn store has such a great selection, their caramel corn is top tier! - Island Fin Poke had delicious Dole Soft Serve- the pineapple and raspberry swirl was top notch! - Paper Picnic Club - had examples of some awesome themed events. Id love to do a vision board crating with them - Flowers by Gina had some beautiful flowers and I loved the "vibes" flower gift for everyone read more

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I came here for their dueling piano event and was pleasantly surprised by how beautiful the property is. The vineyard is very well maintained, with manicured grounds and a scenic lake. They even offer boating and paddleboarding, which adds a fun, active touch to the experience. Parking: Free with a decent number of spots for around 100 guests, but it could feel congested for larger events. There's only one way to in and out, so plan accordingly. Also, the road leading to the vineyard is quite dark at night: some areas have little to no lighting, so make sure your headlights are working well, especially since it's a bit of a drive from the main street. Drinks: Some of their popular options include: * Peach Mango Sparkling (11%, Lodi) * Zinfandel 2024 (15.6%, Lodi) * Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2019 (14%, Lodi) * Pomegranate Sparkling (11%, Lodi) They offer picnic snack trays, and for events, they bring in food trucks, which is a nice touch. Service: Friendly and efficient. One downside was staffing and restroom access. It seemed like they were a bit understaffed, and only 2 restrooms were open while others were locked. For an event with around 100 people, this led to long lines, especially in the cold. The event itself was held in a white outdoor tent by the lake, which created a great atmosphere. However, the path to the tent is all gravel with no defined walkway, something to keep in mind if you're wearing heels or thin sandals. Overall, it's a lovely venue with a unique setting, great for small weddings or intimate gatherings. read more

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I went for a float fest event. They have a beautiful man made lake and good wines. There was a really good performer, singing while we floated around the lake and sipped on great wine. read more

This was a nice Yelp event in the peak of heat. There was a lot of shading which was nice to retreat to. There were many different booths to visit to learn a little bit, interact socially, and get a little treat. I really enjoyed the rosé and the slushy strawberry margarita, so delicious. The dole sample at Island Fin Poke was also sooo delicious I wanted to buy the whole menu after. I loved the Pastosa by Lucia booth with the delicious focaccia and the sauce flight. I loved every little booth here it was so nice to learn and see local businesses in the Sacramento area. read more

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Always love the fun time at this holiday tradition - the Valensin Winery holiday pop up gift faire and wine tasting! And thanks to Yelp Sacramento team for bring extra special fun - treating the Yelp Elites to complimentary entry, wine, and small gifts from each vendor! From lotions, candles, lumpia, tacos, stickers, ornaments, (and more!), we had a blast! Valensin Winery is conveniently located off Hwy 99 (just south of Elk Grove in the rural area of Galt) and features soarkling and red wines on a property that has patio seating and shoreline adirondack chairs overlooking their serene pond. Tha nos to Valensin and all the participating vendors, including: Bloom By Steph: holiday sticker Hungry Crafting Sisters: custom photo magnet Maiz Restaurant: birria taco Mx2N: keychain Naomi May Designs: crocheted tree ornament Nudie Bar Soap: tallow deodorant Paradise Fire and Ice: lumpia sample Rachel's Casa de Colored: greeting card with artwork Rising Soul Jewelry: jewelry cleaning/care package Sugar Sweetery: gingerbread cookie Super Mom Salsa: cowgirl candy Wick & Whispers - candle read more

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I came here a couple of weeks ago for one of my friends birthday celebration. I've been here a couple of times, but on this particular Sunday, it was super packed. It was a great crowd with great music. I had a mango wine slushy. The weather was absolutely perfect. Just a heads up. Make sure you plan on arriving within the time that they open up because parking fills up fast depending on the event. I will say they did accommodate those of us who had to park in the real dirt area. They had golf cart assistance on deck so I really appreciated that. All in all the customer service is top-tier and I'm looking forward to going back again during the summer. read more

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My first time out at Valensin Vineyard and what a pleasant surprise. Freestyle events are rare and couldn't pass up the opportunity to enjoy great music at a great venue. Valensin is a hidden gem with its beach-like environment and tasty wine. The taco truck on site was a nice feature also. Plenty of parking, a chill environment and great place to hang out with friends and meet people. I'm sure I'll become a regular with their many events like comedy night, R&B, freestyle, paddle boards, etc. read more

Great place to get away. Get a membership early in the year if you want to take advantage of all the perks.

I visited Valencian Winery for a Yelp event and had such a wonderful experience. The wine was excellent, and the rosé they were pouring quickly became my favorite. It has a nice sweetness that's really easy to enjoy if you like fruit‑forward wines. The second drink, a slushy colada, was great too and very much needed on a hot day. The atmosphere was beautiful and relaxing, and it made the whole visit feel special. I'd happily come back for another round. read more

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What a beautiful space! Events here flow effortlessly and they always have interesting and unique vendors. The wine slushies are an incredibly delicious addition to summer. read more

It was my first time coming to this winery. I've never heard of it until I was invited to their All White Party event. The place is beautiful. I really love that the background from any where you sit is this beautiful lake view. I loved everything about the ambiance of this place. The Event: It was fun. The live band, music after the band, dancing, and sipping on wine. Although we had a great time there are some improvements that can be made. Recommendations: 1. It was super hot, they could have made the covered patio area a lot bigger because there was plenty of room. The event could be at a later time when it's a bit cooler. 2. The price: we basically paid for an entrance fee. It did not even include food or wine. We had to pay for food and drinks. They could have served us at least a glass of wine and small bites. 3. The food: it was food trucks which I did not expect. It was taco and BBQ. It was ok. 4. Parking: I wish I knew the parking situation. The parking is crazy. We had to walk far. Granted there was guys driving in golf carts (one passed us with no passengers and didn't stop for us). They didn't even have disabled parking spots available. 5. It was ok: the ladies at the entrance were nice. That's about the only service we got. The umbrella where we sat kept falling and workers were no where to be found. 6. Overall experience: Mediocre. Hope future events are better. read more

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Amazing spot! We went for the Vdrive and wine event and ended up staying the whole weekend! Everything was top notch! Service, wine, food, entertainment, all of it was fantastic! read more

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This is a very nice quaint winery right outside of Sacramento. It was a very cold day when we attended, however we enjoyed the experience. The vendors were great! Their products were very nice. We especially enjoyed our wine sample as well as the live music! The yelp staff and fellow yelpers were great! The one suggestion that I think would have improved the experience for all those that attended is....it would have been great if hot apple cider or some sort of hot beverage was offered/sold due to the very cold weather. Outside of that all was good. I would definitely consider visiting again in warmer weather. read more

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Nice atmosphere. Staff was friendly Would definitely recommend this place. Will be back for sure

Loved the ambiance at Valesin Vineyard such a beautiful setting, especially with the blue water views. I went on a Sunday for the R&B Grooves event, and the vibe was just right for a relaxing day out. That said, ticket prices and the cost of food and drinks felt a bit on the higher end, especially considering the portion sizes. Still, if you're looking for a scenic spot with good music and a chill atmosphere, it's worth checking out. read more

I attended the Yelp Passport Event: Women Owned Business Pop Up at Valensin Vineyard, and was amazed with the beautiful surroundings with a lake on one side, and the spacious vineyard on the other. The setting was so relaxing and would be so welcoming for events, like weddings, birthdays and celebrations. We were able to visit so many different vendors owned by women, and so impressed with the artistic and charming crafts, whether it was jewelry, soaps, decorative pieces, desserts, spices, or food vendors. I took a few pictures of the business for you to see. They can all be contacted on the website for more information, and for purchase. @yelpsacramento @valensinvineyard read more

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The vibes were amazing, the dj played nice music everyone was dancing and having a good time! The views were beautiful. The wine was great loved the slushy! The lady with the blonde hair that works inside was so nice and helpful, my only complaint would be the lady who helped us was rude and had horrible customer service! I asked her about some of the wines and she knew nothing! I also heard from one of other attendees that she was rude to them. One persons bad vibes can ruin a whole experience! Besides that the place is very nice and fun! Cant wait to go back! read more

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The water is beautiful. The service lacked class, structure and customer service. No direction or guidance for a first time guest. As elegant as the water is there needs to be elegant service. There needs to be a restaurant, the packaged charcuterie board is over priced. The signs clearly say no "outside" food but plenty of people with picnic baskets, food etc... The plunge wine is just so so. The server knew nothing about the wine, no suggestions given, again it was our first time.. However, this is just a good venue spot with a bar. read more

Such a fun experience at Valensin Vineyard for the paddle boarding event. It was $20 for entry and you bring your own paddle board, they have rentals. It also included one glass of wine, with 3 to choose from. They have a swim up bar where you can buy other cocktails, we got the bucket of wine, their pomegranate was so good. Also got a blended margarita- it was just okay definitely would not get it again. They had ran out of mango. They have a ton of different events they put on at the winery that I will be attending this summer like their R&B night. The lake is 1 mile long so there is plenty of space, it has 2 islands with beautiful weeping willows. It was a pretty cool experience and would do it again, as I would love to do the glow paddle. read more

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Such an amazing winery! A very special shout-out to our host, Colleen, who went above and beyond to make our visit perfect. She helped me plan and organize an outing for myself and 14 others on a Friday afternoon, and everything went so smoothly thanks to her. From start to finish, Colleen was exceptional--she made sure our drinks were always replenished, checked in regularly, and created such a warm and welcoming atmosphere that truly made us feel catered to. On top of the outstanding service, the winery offers incredible amenities you don't usually find elsewhere. Paddle boarding and pedal boat rentals added such a fun, unique twist to our experience and made it even more memorable. Combine that with the gorgeous vineyard views, and it's a day we'll never forget. The staff here are truly the best--friendly, attentive, and genuinely invested in making sure guests have a great time. This place is absolutely worth visiting, and I can't recommend it enough! read more

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I came here last year for my goddaughter's graduation party. The venue is so beautiful! I love that you can rent paddle boats and cruise along the lake. When the sun set, and the little white lights came on, it felt magical. They have a variety of food and drink options. Reds, whites, bubbly...It all tastes great! The service is wonderful. I came recently for a private event. But I'll leave that review on that event page. Can't wait to host an event here! read more

A lovely Galentine's Event, a handful of vendors, a food truck, music, and of course wine. The space for the sip and paint was next to the wine area, we were provided a blank canvas, water cup, paint brushes, and paint. Our teacher was kind and patient, and even help tweak some changes to my painting, I love attending events at Valensin Vineyards. Check out their numerous events, you won't be disappointed, read more

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This place has a beautiful lake as a backdrop for a great wine day! I went on a day where they had a live DJ and mimosa flights. It was so fun and the vibe is right. My favorite bubbly is the peach mango. You definitely have to check it out to enjoy a nice night out. I noticed that they also have paddle boards to rent and different events. read more

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Most definitely worth the drive here. The ambience is out of this world, good service., I'm reading all kinds of munchies food. So if you're looking for a place different, it has this humongous pond which you can take a paddle boat on and after a couple glasses of wine that definitely gonna be fun ! read more

The lake is so artificial and weird color! The food trucks they hired are terrible! I will never come back!

I've had my eye on the Winery for awhile. Who can pass up this super blue water backdrop? Lol My sister and I did a tasting on Saturday afternoon and we were actually pretty disappointed with their wine offerings. The white wines and rose all tasted watered down. Really wasn't enjoyable. The reds were great though. Atleast the staff were friendly and quick. The winery itself is pretty but I can imagine it gets full quickly as it's not the largest space. read more

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Went on a Friday night to hear a band play. Latin party crew Band was great. Light keep turning off and on toward the end . That's part of music lol Wine I got was rose It was good Mango/ strawberry slushie very sweet 2 ladys serving were very helpful read more

I've been here a few times and never had any issues until my last visit. I recently came on the 21st to celebrate my birthday with a group of 7. I made a reservation for 12:00pm. When I arrived there were other guests waiting outside with us. The staff was still opening up the bar, setting their signs and menus out, opening umbrellas, etc. It was clear they had just showed up right before we did. I don't understand why they would allow people to book reservations or walk in at opening time when they are not ready to serve. When I was escorted to my picnic table I asked one of the workers (Hispanic woman) if she was going to take our orders (which then have always done every time I've been there) or if we needed to go to the bar. She said either or. Then another lady comes (lightskin African American woman) and tells us we need to walk to the bar. She also said the bar next to the picnic area would be open in a few moments. It was not open until 1-2 hours later once their line dancing started. When we ordered our drinks I asked for a flight, the lightskin young woman said we can't order flights at the picnic table. I assume it's because they don't want glass on the sand but there were people with glasses on the chairs next to us, I've been told in recent visits that I could take my glass to the chairs, and people had glasses under the tent right next to us. I don't know if this was a new rule but I wish there was some sort of accommodation for those of us who wanted to do tastings. They didn't offer to seat us somewhere else (there was available seating elsewhere) or explain why and I didn't want to cause a scene so I just left it at that. When ordering our drinks, my friend was about to order a water bottle and the same lightskin woman stopped her and said she'd bring some water over. Once again in previous trips to this winery they normally bring over a large bottle of water to our table. When we asked her for the bottle she offered she said we could either buy the waters or walk to the big jug that was near the entrance. We were fine paying for waters in the first place but then she lied about a service she offered us. Every time I've previously visited this winery i always sat on the dock. I am not sure why only certain services are included when you sit on the dock since there is no additional price. To me it just felt like the lady didn't want to do her job or didn't feel like walking over to the picnic tables. I probably won't be back to this place. read more

We came here yesterday for the Mother's Day Sip & Shop event. It was a beautiful day shopping from local businesses and sipping peach mango wine. (Not too much - my responsible sister only took a couple of sips since she was driving) We also took free photos at the photo booth and had a lovely time. read more

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Loved our visit to Valensin Winery! The paddle boarding was such a fun bonus and the wine was fantastic. The staff was welcoming and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere--definitely a spot worth visiting in Galt! read more

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Had a mother's & daughter day at this winery and we had such a good time! Our host (I wish I remembered his name) was AMAZING. He was extremely accommodating to our party by allowing us to taste wines we were uncertain about without charging us. This is the perfect winery for a girls day or a date. It's small but beautiful! read more

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This review is specifically for yesterday's Yelp Elite event in celebration of Women's History Month at Valensin Vineyard & Winery (Sunday, 3/24/24). The event ran from 12-4 pm and as a Yelp elite member, I received free admission into the event as well as free samples at every popup shop. +1s and friends could enter a coupon code online to receive discounted admission. I brought my husband along! We arrived right at 12 pm so we could check in asap and enjoy our afternoon. Valensin sits on 40 acres in a beautiful area of Galt and sports their own private waterskiing lake! There is plenty of waterfront seating with comfy outdoor Adirondack chairs. Upon checking in to the event, we were given a glass of wine and a keepsake cup. I chose the pomegranate sparkling wine while my husband chose the rose. I love a good sparkling wine and these were excellent. We sipped our wine, shopped around and supported the women-owned businesses, grabbed some delicious food, and spent a relaxing afternoon by the lake. There were a few species of birds flying about as well, and as someone who enjoys birdwatching, I appreciated the shorebirds and barn swallows gracing our presence. When we finished our first glasses of wine, we decided to try some other flavors. My husband really liked my pomegranate sparkling wine so he ordered that for his second glass. I wanted to get the peach mango sparkling wine and it was definitely my favorite wine of the day. It was perfectly bubbly, had wonderful notes of both peach and mango (neither outcompeted the other), and was very refreshing. Our CM Rachel of Yelp Sacramento was amazing at putting this event together. It was extremely well-organized, complete with live music from an all-woman band! The grounds at Valensin were beautiful and I don't think I could have asked for a more relaxing day, or a better first Yelp Elite event for me. I would love to return and try some other wines that Valensin has to offer. I noticed they offered flights in other reviews and I would be keen on trying one next time. All in all, what a fantastic experience. Big thank you to Yelp Sacramento and Valensin Vineyard & Winery for an idyllic Sunday afternoon! read more

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This winery is so beautiful and always great vibes. My favorite wine is pomegranate rose white.

The so-called Mother's Day sip and paddle event was underwhelming at best. Had nothing to do with Mother's Day. Not a single decoration or banner or simple "Happy Mother's Day." Just "are you here to paddle? Have you filled out the waiver online?" Gave us a wrist band and asked what wine we'd like. A small pour and that's all they provided. We essentially paid a good price for a small glass of wine and the privilege of using our own paddle boards on their manmade lake. They explained they had a paddle up bar to purchase more drinks. A group of about 8-10 of us sat on our boards waiting and no one bothered to look outside to take our orders. Had to disembark and go inside and stand in line to order. Quite a disappointment. read more

Had a small glass of wine which was great. The view is absolutely beautiful. Hard to believe this spot is in the Central Valley. There was drag boat racing that day which made it extra fun. It was very hot (105), so some fans or misters would have helped, but overall a great experience. read more

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I enjoy going to this winery. They have events such as comedy, live music, paddle boats on a private man made lake/beach front, rotating vendors and food trucks. Great for a date or girls gathering. And the wine is good too! read more

Place is a cute little tucked a way spot. Very updated and super cute. Just note that it's a bit of dirt roads you have to walk through to get to the actual site. I'd have to say it's not an upper scale winery If that's what you're looking for. It's more relaxed and casual. However, you can dress to impress for yourself. They have seating on the dock and the rest are picnic tables and chairs near the water side. So along side of the dirt and sand areas. The workers are friendly. They get pretty busy but fairly attentive. So they just take a bit of time. They have a good variety selection of wine. Enough to cater to each kind of tasting. They do flights. They normally would have a food truck there for food. We came as a casual day outing to sip and talk so we didn't expect too much. I would return to hangout another time. read more

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Been to so many wineries in California and out of country never be treated so rude by the employees off this winery, I asked why the price on line is different then the get here response was you can leave if you don't like it sorry if you're nuder paid don't take it on your customers and i think her name was Colleen read more