The grapevines are still hibernating, but the daffodils are announcing the arrival of spring. I still wear a warm hat in the morning but not long into the afternoon. Today the sun is bright but Placerville is scheduled to get close to a foot of snow over the next three... Read More

Flavors of Burgundy, with your wine hosts, Jeff and Margie Runquist, is a brand new itinerary for AMA Waterways. We’re thrilled to present this new travel experience and invite you to book your spot today! If you have any questions, please visit the registration website or call us at (209)... Read More

This time of the year has always been a time for reflection and dreams. Reflections of the year just concluding and dreams about what is to come. Last year was a rebuilding year for most. Recovering from covid and recalibrating the demand for our products and services. We have yet... Read More

After a 3 year hiatus due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we were finally able to host our Annual Wine Club BBQ, and what a fantastic time we had! A big thank you to everyone who was able to join us on this amazing weekend of May 20-22! It was so... Read More

As you may know, our tasting room expansion project has been in the works for quite some time now, and we’re finally getting close to the end! Construction began in May of 2021, before it was shut down over the holidays and then unexpectedly delayed by a shortage of material... Read More

Who goes to a steakhouse and orders the scallops?  Our wine club is exclusively red wines, and I am loath to change that. One of the most popular features of our club is the fact that it is all red all the time. And I know the insertion of a... Read More

We have received the results of the West Coast Wine Competition. We entered 19 wines and received 15 medals, 9 golds and 6 silvers. We also won two Best of Class designations the first for the 2020 Dolcetto which is scheduled for release July 1. The second wine to earn... Read More

If the daffodils are any indication spring is right around the corner, if not already here. It was just last week we saw the first bloom in the half barrels on the south side of the tasting room, now there are dozens of bright yellow flowers announcing the launch of... Read More