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| TOP WINERIES |
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Alta Colina
Anglim Winery
Barrel 27 Wine Co.
Booker Winery
Cass Winery
Denner Vineyards
Eberle Winery
Edward Sellers
Halter Ranch
L'Aventure
RN Estate
Tablas Creek
Terry Hoage
Vines on the Marycrest
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*These are my current choices after many, many trips and are weighed on the quality of the wines vs. the price, as well as the tasting room experience.
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Here you'll find a list of area wineries that I've been to in the last year. The KEY to the symbols in each review can be found below. This is not a comprehensive list. I have visited almost every winery in the region, but am trying to keep my reviews as current and accurate as possible. Will be revisting many over the next few months so check back for additions. My focus is on the smaller producers and finding hidden gems. Anyone you can buy in your grocery store will generally not be represented here.
DISCLAIMER: I do not tell anyone I have my own website and am reviewing their winery. I want to get the true experience of a place and their wines. Granted my knowledge may get me special treatment, but that's mostly because I show interest. Show you care, they may as well.
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS:
Type (of Tasting Room): R=Rustic, A=Average, F=Fancy
Size (of Tasting Room): S=Small <10ppl), M=Medium (10-20ppl), L=Large (20+)
Price (of Wines on Average): $=Under $22, $$=22-32, $$$=32-45, $$$$=45+
W-Rating (Quality of Wines): Drinkable, Enjoyable, Very Good, Great
E-Rating (Tasting Room Experience): Rude, Hit/Miss, Ordinary, Friendly, Fun
| AJB Vineyards | Open Weekends |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| R |
S |
$ |
Enjoyable |
Friendly |
Italians/Zins |
| Established: 1993 |
Location: Westside |
490 Cases |
| Anglim Winery | Open Th-M – TF: Free |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| A |
S |
$$ |
Very Good |
Friendly |
Rhone/Bordeaux |
| Established: 2002 |
Location: Downtown |
4000 Cases |
| → Read more detailed report |
| August Ridge Vineyards | Open Weekends – TF: $5 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| R |
S |
$$ |
Enjoyable |
Friendly |
Italian |
| Established: 2001 |
Location: Eastside/Creston |
1500 Cases |
| Bianchi Vineyards | Open Daily – TF: $5 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| F |
L |
$$ |
Enjoyable |
Ordinary |
Rhone/Bordeaux |
| Established: 1974 |
Location: On Hwy 46 East |
5000 Cases |
| Booker Winery | Open F-Su – TF: $10 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| A |
M |
$$$ |
Very Good |
Ordinary |
Rhone Blends |
| Established: 2005 |
Location: Westside - Anderson Rd. |
1000 Cases |
| → Read more detailed report |
| Brian Benson Cellars | Open Weekends – TF: $3 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| R |
S |
$$ |
Enjoyable |
Ordinary |
Bordeaux/Rhone |
| Established: 2005 |
Location: Westside - Anderson Rd. |
1100 Cases |
| Caliza Winery | Open F-Su – TF: $10 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| A |
M |
$$$ |
Very Good |
Average |
Rhones |
| Established: 2007 |
Location: Westside - Anderson Rd. |
1000 Cases |
| → Read more detailed report |
| Caparone Winery | Open Daily – TF: Free |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| R |
S |
$ |
Enjoyable |
Average |
Zin/Bordeaux/Italian |
| Established: 1979 |
Location: Westside |
3000 Cases |
| Cass Winery | Open Daily |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| F |
M |
$$$ |
Very Good |
Fun |
Rhones/Cab |
| Established: 2003 |
Location: Eastside |
4000 Cases |
| Food Available/Picnic Area → Read more detailed report |
| Castoro Cellars | Open Daily – TF: $3 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| F |
L |
$ |
Enjoyable |
Ordinary |
Everything |
| Established: 1983 |
Location: Off 46 West |
50,000 Cases |
| Picnic Area/Available for Private Events/Concert Series |
| Chateau Margene | See Note – TF: $10 |
| Type |
Size |
Price |
W-Rating |
E-Rating |
Specialties |
| A |
M |
$$$ |
Very Good |
Friendly |
Bordeaux/Rhones |
| Established: 1997 |
Location: Eastside/Westside |
3,000 Cases |
| The winery has two tasting rooms. One in Creston on the Eastside (open Sat & Sun) and one open daily on the Westside off Vineyard Drive and Peachy Canyon Rd. |
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