Amador County Wineries
You are sure to enjoy a California wine tasting trip to Amador County. These wineries are usually small, family-owned wineries. The owners not only make the wine, but will often greet you in the wine tasting rooms. The majority of the wineries are in the northern part of the county in the Shenandoah Valley near the small town of Plymouth.
Amador County has a high percentage of old Zinfandel vines. Some of the Zinfandel vineyards in this county are more than 125 years old. These old vines produce intense flavors allowing winemakers to make the outstanding Zinfandels for which this area is famous.
Amador Country is renowned for its Zinfandel, but you will find excellent wines of many other varietals as well. As you visit this part of the California wine country, you can�t help but appreciate the warmth and friendliness of the people you meet as you tour the Amador Wineries.
This is a great area for wine tasting!
List of Wineries
Amador Cellars
11093 Shenandoah Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6150
Open Friday-Sunday Noon � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery produces Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Italian and Rhone varietals.
Amador Foothill Winery
12500 Steiner Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6307
Open Friday-Sunday Noon to 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This is a small winery with great wines at very affordable prices. There�s a beautiful view of the Sierra foothills. You will probably be served by the owner, who is friendly and knowledgeable. This winery produces Zinfandels, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Syrah. The Sauvignon Blanc is an award-winning wine and a great value at only $10. Our personal favorite is the Esola Syrah.
Avio Vineyards and Winery
14520 Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek, CA
(209) 267-1515
Open Thursday-Sunday Noon � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery opened its doors in 2005 and produces Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Port.
Bella Piazza
19900 Shenandoah School Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-4600
Open Daily 10 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery produces many varietals including Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Primitivo, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Shiraz,Sangiovese/Chianti and Semillon Port. They have a large tasting room that sells high quality home d�cor and wine related items. Like its sister winery, Villa Toscano, they always have barrel tasting of wines being sold as futures.
Bray VineyardsBR>
10590 Shenandoah Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6023
Open Friday-Monday 10 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery was established in 1996 in the Shenandoah Valley. This is a small family-run winery surrounded with vineyards. This winery produces Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Barbera, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Our personal choice is their Syrah.
Charles Spinetta Winery,
12557 Steiner Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-3384
Open Mon./Thurs./Fri. 8 AM � 3:30 PM (No fee for tasting.)
Open weekends 9 AM � 4:30 PM
This winery produces Barbera, Chenin Blanc, White Zinfandel,and Black Muscat, Orange Muscat. They have a limited amount of a special Frost Wine made from Chenin Blanc grapes only in 1989, 1996, and 2003. While at the winery to taste the fine wines, also visit their wildlife art gallery. Admission is free. The gallery contains 3,000 square feet of paintings, prints, sculptures, and ceramics.
Clos du Lac Cellars/Greenstone Winery
3151 Hwy. 88, Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-2238
Open Wednesday�Sunday 10 AM � 4 PM (No fee for tasting.)
Located among the tall oak trees of Jackson Valley, this winery has a wide variety of wines for you to taste.
Convergence Vineyards
14650 Hwy. 124, Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-3600
Open Saturday-Sunday 11 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
Opened in 2005 this winery currently produces Syrah, Zinfandel, and Barbera.
Cooper Vineyards
21365 Shenandoah School Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(916) 278-6264
Open Fri.-Sun. 11 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery produces Barbera, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Primitivo, Roussane, Viognier, and Sangiovese.
Deaver Vineyards,
12455 Steiner Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-4099
Open Daily 11 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery is a great place for a picnic. There are picnic tables overlooking a lake with large trees and an expansive lawn area. Next door to the winery is a bed and breakfast, Amador Harvest Inn, operated by the same owners as the winery. We cannot go to Amador County without stopping at Deaver Vineyards to buy some of their wonderful Ports. Taste the Ports and you won�t be able to resist either!
Dillian Wines
12138 Steiner Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-3444
Open Friday-Sunday 11 AM � 4:30 PM (No fee for tasting.)
Tom Dillian has been growing grapes in Amador County for more than 30 years. This small family winery specializes in Zinfandel, Barbera, and Syrah.
Dobra Zemlja
12505 Steiner Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-3183
Open daily 10 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This small winery produces Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangiovese, Viognier, and a blend called Mason Ruiz. The white- haired owner from Croatia is pictured on the jugs of Mason Ruiz. This winery is secluded�.with tall trees, pond, and nice picnic area. Our favorite wines at this winery are the Mason Ruiz and the Zinfandel.
Domaine de la Terre Rouge & Easton Wines
10801 Dickson Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-3117
Open Friday-Sunday 11 AM � 4 PM (No fee for tasting.)
The Terre Rouge label specializes in Rhone varietals. The Easton label specializes in traditional California wine varietals. Our favorite wine here is the Terre Rouge, their flag ship wine.
Drytown Cellars
16030 Highway 49, Drytown, CA 95699
(209) 245-3500
Open Friday-Sunday 11 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This small winery produces many varietals of wine at very reasonable prices. We stopped by recently with some friends, Bert and Cindy. We had a good laugh over being greeted by 2 very friendly, nonthreatening dogs named Bert and DeeDee. Bert felt he had to buy some of their wine since they had named their dog after him! Our favorite wine here was their Vino de Mocca, a very interesting dessert wine with definite chocolate and coffee flavors and just a hint of orange.
Frenz Vineyard & Winery
21390 Ostrom Rd., Fiddletown, CA 95629
(209) 245-4800
Open weekends 10:30 AM � 4:30 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This is a small winery specializing in Zinfandel, Barbera, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah.
Il Gioiello
22355 Lawrence Rd., Fiddletown, CA 95629
(209) 245-3395
Open for tasting by appointment only.
This is a small family-owned winery that produces Zinfandel, Italian, and Rhone varietal wines. Call for an appointment today!
Karly
11076 Bell Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-3922
Open daily Noon � 4 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery boasts many award-winning wines. They are noted for their old-vine Zinfandel as well as their Rhone wines. The small tasting room is located at the end of a half-mile driveway meandering through the vineyards and oak trees.
Karmere Vineyards and Winery
11970 Shenandoah Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-5000
Open Thursday � Monday 11 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting)
This winery has an expansive tasting room that overlooks the vineyards and the valley. It�s a beautiful view! They specialize in Barbera, Syrah, Zinfandel, and Nebbiolo. We especially enjoy their Barbera and Syrahs.
Kelson Creek Winery
19919 Shenandoah School Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-4700
Open Friday-Sunday 11 AM � 4:30 PM (No fee for tasting.)
Formerly named Sonora Winery and Port Works�This winery is nicely landscaped with koi pond, waterfall stream, and picnic area. They produce Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandels, Ports, and Sparkling wines. They offer both a peach flavored and an almond flavored Sparkling wine. Our favorite wines here are the Ports.
Montevina Winery
20680 Shenandoah School Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6942
Open Daily 10 AM � 4:30 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery produces wonderful, robust Zinfandels and Barberas. They have some great wines at good prices.
Nine Gables Vineyard & Winery
10778 Shenandoah Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-3949
Open Thursday � Sunday 11 AM � 5 PM and other times by appointment.
(No fee for tasting.)
This small family-owned winery prides itself on producing handcrafted Amador wines. They specialize in Sauvignon Blanc, Mission, Zinfandel, Barbera, and Syrah.
Nua Dair
13825 Willow Creek Rd., Ione, CA 95640
(209) 245-5567
Open Sat. and Sun. 10:30 AM � 5:30 PM and other times by appointment.
(No fee for tasting.)
This winery produces Sauvignon Blanc, Barbera, Syrah, and Zinfandel.
Renwood Winery
12225 Steiner Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6979
Open daily 10:30 AM � 5:30 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery is held in high regard for their outstanding Zinfandels. If you are a Zin lover, don�t miss a chance to taste their selection.
Serinidad Winery
21339 Dickson Way, Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-5304x19
Open weekends 11 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This is a small winery that specializes in estate grown and bottled vintages. Their fine wines include Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Shenandoah Vineyards
12300 Steiner Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-4455
Open daily 10 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery was established in 1977 by the Sobon family. Their wines are all produced from organically grown grapes. The barrel room boasts an art gallery featuring contemporary art, photography, and ceramics.
Sobon Estate
14430 Shenandoah Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6554
Open daily 9:30 � 5 PM. (No fee for tasting.)
This is the oldest producing winery in California. Be sure to visit the Shenandoah Valley Museum, which is a free self-guided tour. This is a nicely landscaped winery with shady picnic areas. Our favorite wines here are the Zinfandels.
Stonehouse Winery
10861 Shenandoah Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6888
Open Friday-Sunday 10 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery produces Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandels, and Chardonnay.
Stoneridge Winery
14110 Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 223-1761
Open by appointment only.
They produce premium varietals including Ruby Cabernet and Zinfandel.
Story Winery
10525 Bell Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6208
Open Mon.-Fri. Noon � 4 PM and weekends 11 AM � 5 PM (No tasting fee.)
This is a family-owned winery established in 1973. You don�t want to miss the beautiful view of the Cosumnes River Canyon. There are picnic tables overlooking the scenic view. This winery produces Zinfandel, Mission, Chenin Blan, Barbera, and Sangiovese.
Sutter Creek Wine Tasting
89 Main St., Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 267-5838
Open daily 10 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
Three family wineries joined together to open this tasting room in downtown Sutter Creek: Le MuletRouge, Gold Hill Vineyards, and Crystal Basin. Stop by taste 3 wineries in one location. Their wines include Syrah, Barbera, Cabernet, Merlot, Zinfandel, Port, Chardonnay, Muscat, Sparkling Wines, Mourvedre, and Viognier.
Sutter Ridge Vineyards
14110 Ridge Rd., Sutter Creek, CA 95685
(209) 267-1316
Open Friday � Sunday 11 AM � 4 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This is a family winery that produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Port, Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Orange Muscat. They also produce the only Pinotage in the county, which is a red wine from South Africa.
TKC Vineyards
11001 Valley Drive, Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6428
Open Sat. 11 AM � 5 PM; Sun. 1 PM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This family-owned winery specializes in Zinfandel, Mourvedre, and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Villa Toscano Winery
10600 Shenandoah Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-3800
Open daily 10 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This is one of our favorite Amador wineries. It�s a lovely Tuscan style tasting room, nicely landscaped with tables for outdoor dining scatter around two ponds with fountains. There�s an excellent bistro to enjoy a tasty lunch of sandwiches, pasta, soups, and salads. The gift shop has some high quality items to purchase for your home. They have many varietals to taste and always have barrel tasting of the futures they are selling by the case. We love the Barbera and Jake�s Old Vine Zinfandel.
Vino Noceto
11011 Dickson Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6556
Open weekdays 11 AM � 4 PM; Weekends 11 AM � 5 PM (No tasting fee.)
This is a small, family-owned winery noted for its Sangiovese wines. They also produce Zinfandel, Barbera, Grappa, and a Moscato called Frivolo. We especially enjoy their Reserva Sangiovese. The Frivolo is a lovely Moscato, light and sweet.
Wilderotter Vineyard
19890 Shenandoah School Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-6016
Open Thurs.�Mon. 10:30 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
They produce Zinfandel, Viognier, Syrah, Roussane, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Young�s Vineyard
10120 Shenandoah Rd., Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-3005
Open daily 10:30 AM � 5 PM (No fee for tasting.)
This winery specializes in handcrafted red wines.