The icons below indicate the wineries that are have BARREL TASTING, WINERY/VINEYARD TOUR, SMALL BITES, or LIVE MUSIC.

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andis wines

Winery and Vineyard ToursSmall Bites

Experience your first sip in the vineyard, accompanied by the captivating presence of owls and hawks showcased by the Tri County Wildlife Center. Visit with the birds of prey and learn how they help us sustainably control pests in the vineyard. Following this unique outdoor setting, stroll to the Andis Event Center to indulge in a delightful wine tasting journey, complemented by a mouthwatering culinary creation crafted by the talented team at Flora & Fauna.

Join us at the winery where the Tri County Wildlife Center will showcase owls and hawks, accompanied by a brief presentation on their sustainable methods for controlling vineyard pests.

Belledor winery

Barrel SamplesSmall Bites

Palate Puzzles: The Ultimate Blind Tasting Challenge
Embark on a sensory journey with a blind tasting experience at Belledor Vineyards, where your palate takes center stage in the absence of visual cues! Join us for an unforgettable experience where your senses become the ultimate detectives in this delightful pursuit of vinous knowledge! Come enjoy bites & flights at Belledor! Please note: all guest must be 21 or older.

Meet the winemaker.

dianda vineyards tasting room

Barrel SamplesWinery and Vineyard ToursSmall Bites

– Flight of 4 wines
– 1 barrel tasting
– Homemade minestrone soup
– Winemaker’s hosting tour of winery
– Side by side tasting

Tour of our small production facility with the winemaker

Side by side tasting – same varietal/ different years

Dobra Zemlja Winery

Barrel Samples

Join Dobra Zemlja Winery (meaning ‘good earth’ in Croatian) as we give guests a peek ‘behind the cave door’ with an educational barrel and vertical tasting of one of our signature ‘Big Amador Reds, No Lightweights’, mali ‘little’ bites that complement a select flight of our wines, and fantastic wine specials. Zivili!
We will be conducting a barrel and vertical tasting experience of one of our signature ‘Big Amador Reds, No Lightweights’. Three to five vintages of a select wine will be included in this tasting experience.
drytown cellars

Barrel SamplesWinery and Vineyard ToursSmall BitesLive Music

If you’re looking for adventure this weekend, visit Drytown Cellars for the Amador County-Wide Vintner event: “Behind the Cellar Door.” Pick up your stemware here and enjoy Super Specials for event-goers! Learn from Winemaker Allen how to interpret basic lab results and how to use them in the art of winemaking. He’ll present “Tenth Grade Science and Sensory Analysis” on Saturday at 11AM and 3PM and Sunday at 1PM. We’ll be serving seasonal dishes paired with our Award-Winning Wines. Live Music BOTH Days! You’ll be glad you came!

Learn from Winemaker Allen how to interpret basic lab results and how to use them in the art of winemaking. He’ll present “Tenth Grade Science and Sensory Analysis” on Saturday at 11AM and 3PM and Sunday at 1PM.

helwig-winery-views

Barrel SamplesWinery and Vineyard ToursSmall BitesLive Music

Experience our underground wine cave and learn why caves are so beneficial to the wine making process as you sip a selection of award-winning wines thoughtfully paired with small bites designed by our kitchen. We will be focusing on wine and foods of Spain for this pairing. Have your senses transported as you enjoy the acoustical Spanish guitar stylings of Jessie Hendricks, all while learning old world traditions in wine making.

Our cellar crew and winemaker will be on hand to talk about why aging in barrel is important and what makes the cave important.

The event is hosted in our underground wine cave, the cave is not open to the public. Guests will see first hand where wine goes to barrel and some of the barrel process and technique. We will be exploring the aging process of wine, tasting from the barrel to a library vintage.

rubidoux-ridge-vineyard

Winery and Vineyard ToursSmall Bites

Rubidoux is a small family run vineyard that has been growing and managing a 5 acre, 5 varieties of wine grapes primarily Italian varieties for over 10 years. We take pride in the 5 wine varieties our vineyard produces by its sun exposure and 2100′ elevation in the Sierra foothills. Our hidden gem views of the valley amaze all our guests. Come enjoy our sparkling and still red and white wines and learn the art of 2 bud pruning which will bring forth our amazing harvest or 2024. Get a taste of Italy with our pasta pairings to our wines! Ask to see our magnificent vineyard wedding venue.

Our winemaker will be present serving and willing to discuss all aspects of wine making from vineyard management to harvest fermentation and barrel storage to bottling.

We will reserve a row of our vineyard to demonstrate a 2 bud pruning class.

Scott Harvey

Barrel SamplesWinery and Vineyard ToursSmall BitesLive Music

Scott Harvey Wines is delighted to offer Behind The Cellar Door attendees a unique journey through time. Explore the evolution of our wines, from barrel to wine cellar, with a guided tasting that delves into the aging process and the transformations that occur throughout its lifetime. Enjoy your tasting experience with a thoughtfully curated food pairing. Here’s to cultivating an appreciation for the past, present, and future of exceptional wine.

Our Winemakers will provide guests with a special tasting from the barrel and give a short seminar about how wine develops over time.

We will be exploring the aging process of wine, tasting from the barrel to a library vintage.

avio vineyards

Small Bites

We will be paring five red wines including Tannat and pinotage with five custom chocolates for each wine. We will also be barrel sampling our newest vintage of Mission.

wilderotter winery amador

Small BitesLive Music

5 wines with 5 thoughtful food pairings. Blind wine-tasting bar.

Blind wine-tasting bar.

terra d'oro winery outdoor patio

Barrel SamplesSmall Bites

Decoding the Barrel! Enjoy a tasting of our core wines along with 3 tastes from 3 different barrel types with the winemaker. Wine flight will include a cheese pairing from local artisan cheeses.

Our winemaker Emily will also give a lesson on how to read the barrels and teach about the significance of the barrel to the wine making process.