Drawing primarily from vineyards located in Amador, Fair Play, and other Sierra Foothills AVA, 1850’s wines draw inspiration from early California wine pioneers whose spirit is embodied in wines like Cabernet, Zinfandel, Barbera and other heritage varietals.

As a family-owned winery we are committed to natural wine growing and sustainability. The vineyaRds are farmed without artificial fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides. We follow natural wine making methods and gentle harvest practices minimizing the bruising, bringing only the finest fruit to the winery.

Amador Cellars is a family-run winery showcasing Mediterranean wines, Tuscan architecture and a friendly tasting room staff. The winery produces estate-grown Zinfandel and Italian, Spanish and Rhone Valley varietals.

Embark on a unique Amador experience and enjoy our spacious, modern tasting room with expansive vineyaRd views and welcoming staff. Bring a picnic to enjoy on the lawn in our relaxing Adirondack chairs along with a bocce ball court. Learn about the modern winemaking techniques we use to make delicious wines.

Avio VineyaRds is a destination that embodies the spirit of northern Italy. The estate is reminiscent of a traditional Tuscan farmstead, complete with a rustic courtyaRd and fountain.

You’ll often find Baiocchi Wines’ owners Sharon and Greg Baiocchi, having fun, serving wine and sharing stories as you enjoy a glass of wine on their outdoor patio.

BellaGrace offers wine tasting at our 1860 era Victorian Cottage located in the heart of historic Sutter Creek, open Thursday-Monday 11am to 5pm, to 6pm on Friday and Saturday (open 7 days a week from Memorial Day to Labor Day). The wine cave on Upton Rd, with a lovely view of the Shenandoah Valley, is open Fri-Sun, 11am to 4:30pm (weather permitting) for wine tasting.

Our vineyard and wine cave showcases panoramic views of our estate vineyard and the stunning Sierra Foothills appellation. Sit back and relax as you taste our award-winning wines and artisanal olive oils, or even have a picnic! For groups of eight or more, please call for a reservation.

Once upon a time, we met in this beautiful place, Bella Piazza. The wines produced from the vineyards in the Shenandoah Valley, home to some of the oldest vines in California and are renowned for their intense fruit and deep color. Our winemakers, George Bursick and Keith Small have added their extensive experience and discerning palates to create wines of intensity with elegance. Starting with rich, mature fruit, he creates our wines in a style that displays both richness and balance. Extended oak aging on our red varietals ensures wines of depth and complexity. Our white varietals receive no oak aging, to preserve their fruit character and freshness.

Highlighting vineyards where the meticulous attention of the grower shows through in the wine. Combining this care with the winemaking technique best suited to express that vineyard and varietal is the aim. Highlighting vineyards where the meticulous attention of the grower shows through in the wine. Combining this care with the winemaking technique best suited to express that vineyard and varietal is the aim.

A Mexican-American family owned winery located in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County, California. Dedicated to creating mouthwatering & complex wines that will be loved by many & enjoyed by all. Salud.

Established in 1996 in the heart of Shenandoah Valley, this small, family-run winery offers estate-grown sangiovese, barbera, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, temprnillo, primitivo, petite sirah, zinfandel, beRdelho, port and other fine wines. The tasting room is surrounded by vineyaRds and offers picnic areas and strolls around the vines.

C.G. DiArie produces small lots of bold, elegant, awaRd-winning wines reflecting an impressive blend of craftsmanship, innovation and cutting-edge technology. An example is the highly regaRded Southern Exposure Zinfandel, made from Amador’s “Original Grandpere VineyaRd,” which contains the oldest Zinfandel vines in the U.S.

Convergence VineyaRds is among the first stops on the Amador County wine route, conveniently located on Hwy 124, two miles off Hwy 16. Named for a location where three creeks (Amador, Rancheria, and Dry), converge, the winery offers unforgettable views, a great spot for picnicking, and fine wines.

The Cooper family’s passion for growing superior grapes reflects their belief that winemaking begins in the vineyaRd. The family’s grapegrowing acumen is manifested in their exciting portfolio of awaRd-winning wines.

The Deaver family’s winery and its B&B (Amador Harvest Inn, 209-245-5512), share the same lush landscape of expansive green lawns dotted with bright flowers. The winery tasting room features Deaver’s fine wines, picnic foods and other wine-related items. Tables overlooking a shimmering lake are available for picnicking.

With strong Italian roots and a well-established reputation as premium wine-grape growers, Di Stasio Vineyards is a well known brand in the industry. The tasting room, inspired by the clean, but rustic Italian architecture of Puglia, is nestled among 110-year old Mission vines, and a newly planted vineyard of Arneis, a northern Italian varietal, and overlooking vineyards of Barbera, Cabernet and Zinfandel.

Dillian Wines is a small family winery specializing in zinfandel, barbera and syrah. Owner Tom Dillian has been growing high-quality grapes in Amador County for over 30 years. The winery tasting room is modeled after the home built by Tom’s grandfather in the early 1900s and sits on property owned by the Dillians since 1917. The Dillian family, its fine wines and its gracious hospitality remain Amador County trademarks. Groups of 7 or more and all limos and buses by appointment only.

This small family winery, operated by Milan and Victoria Matulich, produces classically big, rich Amador County wines. A long, winding Rd leads to its secluded old homestead, where visitors can picnic, savor the winery’s robust estate zinfandel, syrah, sangiovese and viognier, or just listen to the biRds.

Located on a hilltop overlooking the Shenandoah Valley, with the Sierra Nevada stretching skyward in the background, you will find Driven Cellars Winery. Our secluded location and beautiful view from our winery, is one of the best kept secrets of Amador County.  If you need a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, come and escape with us to Driven Cellars. As you sit on the hilltop, sipping on one of Driven’s award winning wines and gaze across our vineyard and the valley below. You will find yourself wondering why you have not discovered Driven Cellars winery before now.

Nestled at the Foothills of the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains is the beautiful County of Amador and home to our Family VineyaRd and Winery. Estey Family VineyaRds is located on 160 acres of land that has been in the family for over 100 years.

Fate Wines is focused on producing high quality Amador County wines from Viognier, Barbera, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah and Tempranillo and a red wine blend named Fusion. Production is under 1,000 cases a year.

Feist Wines tasting room is housed in an old western saloon just off Main St in Sutter Creek. Fermenting in small lots and sourcing fruit from some of the finest vineyaRds in the Sierra Foothills allows them to make wines of character and quality.

The grapes we source to make our wines are the best we can possibly find. We only contract with the most talented and dedicated growers, helping to ensure that we start the winemaking process off headed in the right direction. We are known especially for our highly rated zinfandels and barberas.

Helwig Winery offers sweeping vistas overlooking lush vineyaRds, breathtaking views of the Sierra and Coastal mountains, and a sky you won’t believe until you see it for yourself. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will greet you when you visit our spacious and inviting Tasting Room.

Nestled on a hilltop with the prettiest view in Amador’s Shenandoah Valley, the new Iron Hub Winery produces limited-production, estate bottled wines. Winemaker Tom Jones employs a handcrafted vineyard-to-bottle winemaking approach, resulting in balanced and complex wines that showcase the distinctive characteristics of the estate.

Working with some of the finest growers in California, winemaker Jeff Runquist produces awaRd- winning red wines renowned for their succulent fruit and silky tannins. Twenty-nine years after first making Amador County zinfandel, Jeff has returned to Amador to realize his dream of opening a small winery in the Shenandoah Valley.

Karmere (Car-MARE) is a family-owned and operated winery producing some of Amador’s boldest red wines. Evoking a French chateau, the tasting room overlooks the winery which resembles an old church, complete with bell towers and carefully groomed, Shenandoah Valley estate vineyaRds.

You’ll likely be greeted by one of the owners – Jody, Tracy or Randy- when you visit their tasting room. Le Mulet Rouge offers wine from grapes grown on their estate vineyaRd in Fiddletown, as well as sparkling wines.

Specializing in Spanish varietals and Red Wine blends, Los Portales Wines is one of the newest additions to Amador County’s family of wines.

Matthew Gibson Winery is a small family owned and operated winery in Sutter Creek, California. Matt had an unbridled passion for wine that would not abate. Starting out in 1999 he decided to try and quench this thirst by making 2 barrels of cabernet with his cousin. The worst thing that could happen did, the wines turned out great! The rest is history.

As a trained chef, it is no wonder owner Gary Miller holds the philosophy that wine is “liquid food.” He takes a traditional approach to winemaking and is a plethora of information for food pairings. The tasting room shares the same location as the Sutter Creek Cheese Shoppe.

The wines of Nua Dair, which means “New Oak”, are available exclusively at its tasting room. Tasting is complimentary, and the winery offers a wide range of varietals. Often, winemaker Mark McMaster is present to answer questions about the wines and winery.

Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Paul J Wines offers a new twist influenced by a rich history. We pride ourselves on our welcoming atmosphere from our friendly and attentive staff to our gorgeous views of the valley and of course delicious wines!

Our scenic private estate is located at the base of Amador County’s famed Shenandoah wine region. Panoramic Views, Rolling Hills & Majestic Oaks surround 120 acres of Gold Country Vineyards.

Enjoy wine by the glass, or one of our friendly and knowledgeable hosts will guide you through a flight of our critically acclaimed wines. Enjoy a mix of our best-known and beloved wines, along with limited-production and single-vineyard bottlings. “Rombauer defines the California Chardonnay style that so many adore.“ — Wine Spectator. “While I truly loved the white wines, I was surprised by how much I enjoyed their reds. The staff were wonderful, unpretentious, and quite knowledgeable. I recommend this winery for those are true wine lovers, and the novice to winetasting — both will have a great deal to enjoy here.” — twinkl, via TripAdvisor

Scott Harvey has been producing world class Amador County wines for over 40 years. Enjoy wines that talk to you telling their story of place, variety and vintage. Taste at two tasting room locations – the winery at 10861 Shenandoah Rd, Plymouth or our Sutter Creek tasting room at 79 Main St.

Winemaking is part of our family’s heritage. It’s our passion! As 5th generation winemakers, that history and passion continues on as we make awaRd winning wines from the lush Amador County. Our wines are meant to be shared with family and friends while relaxing at the dinner table. In fact, we want everyone who visits Sera Fina Cellars in Plymouth or our Family Tasting Room, CINQUE in Sutter Creek, to experience our tradition of food friendly, ready to enjoy signature varietals. Each wine is a journey into our family’s history, and we know that each wine you try, whether at Sera Fina Cellars or at CINQUE, you’ll experience an example of what we call, 5 Generations of Good Taste. And, while you’re in Amador County, remember to “Relax”. You’re at Sera Fina”!

Shenandoah Vineyards was established in 1977 by the Sobon family, with the goal of making the finest wines possible from grape varieties that flourish in the Sierra Foothills. Today, the winery uses its 100% estate, organically grown grapes to craft a broad range of varietals produced and bottled on the premises.

Sierra Ridge Winery is just moments away from Historic downtown Sutter Creek. Sierra Ridge is a classic boutique winery. AwaRd winning wines are hand crafted, and produced in small lots. Over 20 grape varieties are grown in our vineyaRds.

Founded in 1856, this Registered Historic Landmark is among the oldest wineries in California. Resurrected in the 1990s by the Sobon family, who pioneered organic grape growing and the planting of Rhone varietals in the Sierra foothills, Sobon Estate is dedicated to making outstanding zinfandels.

Established in 1973, this family-operated winery affoRds a beautiful view of the Cosumnes River Canyon. The vineyaRds are more than 60 years old and produce fine zinfandel, mission, chenin blanc, barbera and sangiovese wines. Picnic facilities are available for customers’ enjoyment.

Vines that endure harsh conditions produce exceptional wines, much as life’s hardships produce character and strength. Tanis Vineyards began as an intimidating patch of poison oak, yet through perseverance and hard work it is now a fruitful vineyard!

Established in 1970 and known until recently as Montevina Winery Terra d’Oro (Land of Gold) was Amador County’s first post-prohibition winery, and today it is the county’s largest and most modern. The state-of-the-art production facility is complemented by a beautiful, vineyaRd-ringed, covered patio.

An artisan winery established in 1986 by winemaker Bill Easton and Jane O’Riordan, we make 30 different wines, most of them very small lots of 100-400 cases. Our staff will make your visit to our Tasting Room fun and educational. Bring a picnic and enjoy our shaded patio, lawn and Pétanque Court.

Established in 1981, TKC VineyaRds is a small family winery specializing in small, handcrafted lots of zinfandel, cabernet sauvignon and mourvdre. Their wines are produced from the finest available grapes and are aged two years in small oak barrels to create a memorable tasting experience.

Turley Wine Cellars was founded by Larry Turley in 1993. Along with Winemaker & VineyaRd Manager Tegan Passalacqua, Turley produces terroir-driven single vineyaRd Zinfandels & Petite Syrahs from some of the oldest and most historic vineyaRds in California.

Our vineyaRds are located at an elevation of 2400 feet in Fiddletown. This vineyaRd is divided into six blocks of five varieties: Zinfandel, Primitivo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, and Tannat. Visit our new tasting room in the historic gold rush town of Sutter Creek.

Step onto the grounds of Villa Toscano Winery, nestled in California’s Shenandoah Valley, with the swirl of a glass of vino, images of Italy’s beautiful Tuscan wine region instantly surrounds you. Tasting Room Hours 10:00 am to 5:30 pm every day. Bistro Hours 11:00 am to 4:30 pm every day.

Join us at the little red barn to taste awaRd-winning wines and find out firsthand why this family-run winery is known for being a “must” stop on Amador’s wine trail. Renowned as a Sangiovese specialist, we also produce an array of Italian and foothill varietals, including Pinot Grigio, Barbera, and old-vine Zinfandel.

Wilderotter VineyaRd and Winery offers wine lovers a relaxed atmosphere and some of Amador County’s most interesting and elegant wines, including syrah, zinfandel, viognier, and roussanne. The winery’s tasting room features secluded patios with umbrellas and welcoming fountains.

“Look, Mom, Wine Trees!” – these words from a 5 year old inspired the name of this small solar-powered winery focusing on Rh̫ne varietals and blends. We have 6 acres planted to Syrah, Grenache and Mourv̬dre.

Yorba offers handcrafted wines, made with grapes from their family-run Shake Ridge VineyaRd just east of Sutter Creek. Rolling hills, rocky soils and meticulous farming create dense and luscious red wines.

Young’s Vineyard was founded in 1992 by Steven Young. Annette and their 2 children, Nick and Sophie, still reside on the property and Annette is a hands on owner. You will find her most weekends, in the quaint, welcoming tasting room. They have always been known for selling out of their wines.