The 10 Best Wineries in Amador County, California

Overview: Cooper Vineyards produces single varietal wines rather than blends, allowing the essence of one single grape variety to shine through at a time.

They grow 17 different varieties (including Viognier, Zinfandel, and Barbera) in their estate vineyards, and all of their wines are estate bottlings, so guests will have a true “vineyard to glass” experience when visiting. Tastings are available inside the tasting room as well as on the scenic patio, and reservations are not required.

Overview: Rather than a tasting room for one specific producer, Amador 360 Winery Collective is a collaborative space for a number of boutique producers from throughout Amador County that do not have tasting rooms of their own. Owners Brian Miller and Deirdre Mueller have a shared passion to increase the visibility to the incredible wines coming our of Amador County.

The stylish spot features cozy seating areas, fun shopping, and other specialty wines for sale. Amador 360 is currently open daily from 11 AM – 5 PM.

Overview: Wine Tree Farm is open Friday through Sunday from noon until 4 PM; reservations here are recommended but not required. Besides tastings, Wine Tree Farm offers a unique wine blending class several times a month, where guests can learn the art and science of blending and make their own blends.

The winery focuses on the red Rhone grape varieties of Syrah, Grenache, and Mourvèdre, as well as rosé, and a unique sparkling Grenache.

Overview: Tanis Vineyards makes less than 1,000 cases of wine a year, but don’t let that stop you from visiting – they focus on quality over quantity. They make a sparkling rosé, as well as a blanc de blanc for those special occasions, a wide array of red wines, and even a late harvest zinfandel dessert wine – really, something for every palate.

Tanis is currently open weekdays by appointment and regular hours on weekends.

Overview: Stop in at Il Gioiello Winery to sample some Italian varieties that you may not find elsewhere. Wines include Sangiovese, Montepulciano, Primitivo, and many more. The winery is not limited to only Italian grapes, of course – they  produce an assortment of whites, rosé, and reds.

The estate winery in Fiddletown is open by appointment only, while the cozy tasting room in Plymouth is open Friday-Sunday. Tastings are $5 per person and you can choose six wines to try.

Overview: Husband and wife team Stephen and Jamie Concannon own Convergence Vineyard and are also the winemakers – truly a family owned and operated winery! Convergence focuses on producing red wines, including single varietal bottlings, blends, and dessert wines.

The winery is open to visit Friday-Sunday. There are a number of events scheduled throughout the year, including a bacon festival, food pairing weekends, new release parties, and more – be sure to check their event calendar when planning your visit.

Overview: La Mesa Vineyards has a new modern tasting room that offers both indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of shade (dogs are welcome on the patio, too). Reservations are recommended but not required.

They offer both preset tastings and customizable options and often have food available for purchase as well – they even have food trucks out on select dates. La Mesa has a robust live music schedule during the summer, making this a hot destination for groups to enjoy an afternoon here.

Overview: Sobon Estate takes a serious approach to sustainability – the majority of their electricity is generated through solar panels, recycling is a high priority, and they have an electric car charging station onsite. Sustainable farming is also a priority; they grow estate red and white Rhone varieties and zinfandel.

The Sobon Estate Tasting Room is open daily 10 AM – 4 PM and reservations are highly recommended. Sobon also has a sister winery, Shenandoah Vineyard Wines, with a separate tasting room and different wines available for sampling.

Overview: Vino Noceto Winery has an Italian focus on the wines they make, producing varieties such as Trebbiano, Barbera, and Sangiovese. They also have a Vin Santo on the menu, fashioned after a traditional Italian dessert wine and made from estate grapes.

The winery is open daily. Tastings are held in the charming ‘little red barn’, or in one of the outdoor spaces on the property. Vino Noceto also offers private tastings and Farm-to-Glass tours; inquire directly to schedule. 

Overview: Di Stasio Vineyards offers guests a number of tasting options, featuring their Italian-inspired wines as well as vineyard tours (by appointment). Unlike many tasting rooms in the area, they also have a full food menu available featuring antipasto boards, paninis, wood fired pizzas, and more.

Visiting Di Stasio is like being swept away to northern Italy, if only for an afternoon. Di Stasio also has a happy hour event every first Friday of the month that includes live music.

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