Local Tasting Rooms in the Greater Sacramento Area

It’s no secret that California is known for its world-class wine. Napa and Sonoma draw visitors from across the globe with their extraordinary vintages, especially their Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. But the true secret is that you don’t have to travel to Napa or Sonoma for great wine. The Sacramento region is home to numerous wineries that turn out amazing wines, minus the traffic, crowds, and high price tags. In fact, every county in the greater Sacramento region has local wineries. Some are urban and modern, some are rustic and laid-back. But all provide a great tasting experience right in our own backyard! From Sacramento to Clarksburg, Auburn to Placerville, here are our top picks for tasting rooms in the greater Sacramento region.

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Lucid Winery | Downtown Sacramento

Love books? You’ll love the décor at this quaint winery in Downtown Sacramento. The walls are lined with vintage books, giving the urban space a library-esque feel. Warm wood details, wine barrel partitions, and soft lighting add to the relaxing atmosphere, perfect for sipping their small-batch, organic, vegan wines.

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Turkovich Wines | Winters

In Winters, Turkovich Family Wines has an intimate tasting room with red-brick walls, moody lighting, and local art. You can sample their estate-grown wines, including whites, reds, and sparkling wine, and munch on cheese and charcuterie.

Mt. Vernon Winery | Auburn

In the heart of Placer County, this family-run winery offers tastings in a restored 1950s milk house. Plush seating and dark wood accents make it a good place to curl up. They also offer special dinners in a candle-lit wine cave, complete with pairings and live music. If the weather cooperates, they offer sips on their outdoor patio surrounded by lush landscaping.

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Boeger Winery | Placerville

Tucked into the forested hills just outside of Placerville, this family-run winery is a great place to spend an afternoon. Dark wood beams, stone accents, and antique décor give it a welcoming vibe, aided by the wood-burning fireplace.

Atkins Family Vineyards | Elk Grove

Dark wood and plush leather seating make wine tasting at this Elk Grove winery make you feel as though you’re in a mountain retreat. Outdoor tasting is no different, with cozy fire pits and great scenery. They offer tastings as well as a full menu from the neighboring restaurant.

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Heringer Estates | Clarksburg

The tasting room at this winery in Clarksburg is housed in a 130-year-old heritage barn, complete with rustic wood and twinkling lights. They even have outdoor fire pits for a relaxing ambiance. They offer seasonal wine flights and special events such as tasting workshops and live music.

Casque Wines | Loomis

The tasting room at this country winery in Loomis is actually a converted barn, which provides bucolic vibes. They offer tastings of their French-style varietals at their bar or on their expansive outdoor patio. You can even order food from the Flower Farm Café next door.

Toogood Estate | Somerset

This rustic winery in the El Dorado County town of Somerset welcomes guests with its wine barrel-lined underground wine caves. Tasting takes place in the caves as well, but there’s also a hillside terrace. They also have a more modern tasting room in downtown Placerville, and they offer lodging if you’d like to make a weekend of it.

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Grand Island Vineyards | Walnut Grove

Dark wood and stone accents give this tasting room in Walnut Grove a cozy yet rustic feel. Twinkling lights and comfy seating add to the appeal. You can explore the expansive grounds or take part in a special event, such as cheese making or barrel room bingo.

 Taber Ranch | Capay

This rustic winery is surrounded by oak-dotted hillsides, making for the perfect backdrop for wine tasting. The cozy tasting room has plush, comfy seating, as does the outdoor patio. They also have live music and wood-fired pizza.

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Scribner Bend | Sacramento

If you’re looking for a cozy tasting room along the Sacramento River, consider Scribner Bend. It has classic Delta farmhouse charm, with plush seating and a fireplace. Outside, their patio areas are surrounded by flowers and greenery. You can order pizza from their onsite pizza oven or pick up snacks from their deli case.

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 Canto Ao Vinho | Rocklin

This intimate neighborhood tasting room in Rocklin is reminiscent of a European wine bar, with stone walls, warm wood tones, and twinkling lights. They specialize in Portuguese, Spanish, French and Italian wines, which are offered by the glass or bottle. They also host special events such as live music and Thursday happy hour.

 José Wine Caves | Garden Valley

Small-batch, estate-grown wines are the hallmark of this winery in Garden Valley. They have a lovely tasting patio as well as wine caves, where they host special events such as candle-lit wine cave dinners. Best of all, their property has panoramic views of the surrounding hillsides.

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 Teneral Cellars | Midtown

This woman-owned and -operated winery in Midtown Sacramento is known not only for their sustainable wines, but also for their commitment to empowering women. In fact, a portion of their proceeds go to organizations that help women. Their tasting room is the perfect spot to kick back, with comfortable seating areas and an inclusive vibe. In addition to wine tasting, they also offer trivia, happy hour, and karaoke.