“Great little winery that we’ve been to a few times. This review is based on a wine I bought long ago, a 2007 late harvest Zinfandel which we just enjoyed as a celebratory wine and it was incredible. Only regret is I only had one bottle to share. If offered again would buy and let sit for a few and enjoy with those that deserve it.“
“Stumbled upon the winery with my girlfriend after seeing some road signs following a Yuba River hike.Such a charming property and proprietor. Want to impress your girlfriend (especially if she likes Italian wines)? Take her here for the tasting. Buy a case while you’re at it! I did.“
“I Love the wines from this winery! I recently had reactions to other red wines that were non-organic. I was bummed that I wouldn't be able to enjoy red wine anymore b/c of an allergy. I tried Orleans Hill 2012 Organic Syrah and Loved it! It's delicious, well balanced, nice bouquet and...no allergic reaction! So, for those of you out there who get allergic reactions to non-organic wines try Orleans hill, it's really great!“
“Top winery in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. You just can't beat Bob and Lisa's wines. At the tasting room you get to experience the best of California - the great wines, incredible views, and friendly people. This winery also sells boutique hand crafted pottery (made by Lisa) and often has live music on weekends.“
“My wife and myself just stopped by for a rainy day visit. What an excellent hidden gem! Awesome wine! I like how there is wine there I've never heard of before. The owner and woman working there were really nice and very informative. We really enjoyed talking to them and look forward to our next visit.“
“Really cute winery way up on the hillside near Grass Valley. My partner surprised me with a stop here on our last mini-vacay to Nevada City. A reservation was made in advance. The roads are slightly windy and mostly uphill to get here, if you get car sick you may want to take some dramamine beforehand. There is also a tasting room in downtown Grass Valley. There is a small tasting room and office across from the production area in the cul-de-sac entry. Linda was there to greet us upon arrival and gave us a background on each of the wines we tasted. We purchased a glass to enjoy in their beautiful picnic area and brought a lovely meal with us. We also had our two dogs with us, they thoroughly enjoyed themselves on the winery property (on-leash only, of course). The views from the picnic area are breathtaking! It was crystal clear on the day we visited, you can see all the way to Tahoe. Lots of tables to choose from on a large wooden platform surrounded by trees and vines, it was very peaceful and romantic. We enjoyed all of the wines we tried and bought a bottle of Cab Franc to take home. The sparkling Rosé was also really delicious and refreshing. Details -Open: Noon - 5 pm daily -$10 tasting fee/person -Make a reservation -Tasting fee reimbursed with bottle purchase -Dog friendly -Intimate and unique“
“We had a really great time sipping good wine and enjoying live music. Staff is incredibly friendly, the place has a nice chill vibe. Bonus points to having a well tuned sound where we could enjoy the music without needing to sacrifice a conversation.“
“We stopped by today and had a wonderful time. We used to live in wine country in Washington state and would go out tasting pretty much every Saturday. The things we always looked for were good wine, knowledgeable staff, fair prices and a tasting room policy that made sense. Our experience at Avanguardia was just like that. One of the owners helped us and took us through their wines. The tasting fee was a very reasonable $10, the pours were a decent size so one could take more than a single sip, the wines were delicious and very reasonably priced. We straight out loved this little tasting room. Next time we're in the area, we'll be back for sure!“
“Had a lovely wine tasting at Sierra Starr, the experience was quite fun and was everything we would want from a tasting.The location is in the heart of downtown Grass Valley and the storefront is very welcoming. The shop has a wonderfully ornate carved wooden door, and the interior has a rustic brick and wood vibe. There is not a lot of seating inside, but there were only a few people there when we stopped in, so it was quite and uncrowded.The woman working was very nice; she greeted us promptly and we picked a seat. She offered us menus and walked us through what wines they had available. She was very attentive and checked in regularly, offering suggestions or answering questions we had.We tried a selection of their wines, all of which were enjoyable. Ended up leaving with a couple of bottles, and then were able to wander downtown and check out the shops. Ultimately, even I you only vaguely like wine, Sierra Starr likely has at least one wine you would enjoy!“
“Spent a lovely afternoon tasting wine here over the weekend! Kayla was so friendly and shared fun stories about the decor, winemaker, and the wines. There was a good variety of reds, and all the wines were so reasonably priced for the quality. Can't wait to go back next time we're in town!“