Good News For Wine Lovers

Do you love wine? More importantly, do you love wine and have the blessing of your doctor, spouse and/or spiritual advisors to explore the pleasures of the grape? Then you are truly among the fortunate people of this Earth. And by now you’ve probably discovered that there’s nothing more revealing of the essence of a place than a beautifully made wine created from locally grown grapes. Good news- that is exactly what’s going on in the wineries of Nevada County! Think of us as “California’s Other Wine Country.” Go wild and think of us a “Napa with a Better Altitude” or “Sonoma with More Character and Less Traffic” or “Bordeaux Without All the Annoying French People.” The point is, when you think of great wine we want you to think of us. We’re confident that we have the right crush of grapes without the crush of people you may have experienced in other, more famous, wine regions. We think you’ll like the pace you’ll find in our tasting rooms, where you can slow down and enjoy an atmosphere that encourages knowledgeable appreciation of wine without any snobbery or “cattle call” vibe. We steadfastly refuse to participate in “The War on Terroir,” although in our immodest moments we will mention that our combination of soil, climate, elevation and farming style is pretty great for growing fabulous wine grapes. 

So for anyone who enjoys wine there are still plenty of discoveries to be made in our part of California’s Gold Country. On the back roads you'll find small, family-owned wineries that produce premium hand-crafted, award-winning wines. You’ll want to set aside some time to savor Nevada County’s vintages at wineries set amid rolling hills or in unique tasting rooms in historic downtown Grass Valley, Nevada City and Truckee. It really is fun to pair favorite foods with delicious wines chosen from an array of varietals and then pick a beautiful place to picnic. Now that’s an afternoon well spent. It's also easy to arrange your next visit around any of the special events hosted by our wineries throughout the year. Visit their websites for updates and calendar.

For further information about tasting Nevada County wine, visiting and attending events at Nevada County Wineries, read on.

COMING ATTRACTIONS

 2012 SIERRA VINTNERS
'DISCOVER THE GOLD' WINE TRAIL
June 2 - 3. 12 - 5 pm. A self guided tour of fifteen wineries nestled in and around the cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City. Small lot wines and hors d'oeuvres from 15 distinctive wineries. (530) 205-3016.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; Sierravintners.com

2012 TASTE OF THE GOLD COUNTRY
September 24. Popular food, beer and wine tasting event. Sponsored by the Grass Valley Downtown Association and Sierra Vintners Association in conjunction with the Draft Horse Classic at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley.
(530) 272-8315. sierravintners.com
  

2013 FOOTHILLS CELEBRATION
TBA. Downtown Grass Valley mixes its eclectic Gold Rush feel with a festival featuring the region's exceptional wines, gourmet food and live music, then combines it all with a downtown stroll of the town's boutiques, restaurants and galleries. This is a chance to taste from more than 50 wineries and world-class restaurants, and have an unforgettable food and wine experience. sierravintners.com 

WINERY EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

Monday Madness. Grass Valley Wine Company. $4 at 4 pm. Wine is $4 a glass after 4 pm (til closing) from any open bottle while supply lasts. GVwineCo.com 

“Sunset Saturdays @ the Peak.” Pilot Peak Vineyards & Winery. May - October. 6 - 10 pm. Great weekly bands, guest restaurants, food, wine, dancing. No cover. RSVP/preorder food at PilotPeak.com 

Harvest Open House. November 10. Double Oak Vineyards & Winery. 1 - 5 pm. Celebrating the 27th Harvest & 16th Vintage. Fine Wine, Fine Art, Fine Crafts. For more information about upcoming events: (530) 292-3235.  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or  www.doubleoakwinery.com. 

WINERY & HISTORIC DOWNTOWN TASTING ROOMS

151 UNION SQUARE
Tasting Room open six days a week 12 - 5 pm. Closed Tuesdays. Montoliva Vineyard and Winery, Naggiar Vineyards, Coufos Cellars, Double Oak Vineyards & WineryWinery. 151 Mill Street, Grass Valley. (530) 205-9513. 151unionsquare.com 

 AVANGARDIA WINES
Winery Tasting Room open Saturday & Sunday noon - 5 pm. 13028 Jones Bar Road, rural Nevada City; (530) 274-9482. Downtown Grass Valley Tasting Room open daily, 12 - 5 pm. 209 West Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 274-9911.  avanguardiawines.com 

BENT METAL WINERY
Winery Tasting Room open Saturday - Sunday, 12 pm - 5 pm
or by appointment. 14364 McCourtney Rd, Grass Valley.
(530) 559-9533. 
bentmetalwinery.com 

 
BYOB
Tasting Room located at  821 Zion Street,
Nevada City, (530) 265-5055. 
 

CARRINGTON'S FINE WINES
Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:30 am - 5:30 pm; Friday - Saturday 11 am - 7 pm; Sunday 2 - 5:30 pm. Seven different wines available for tasting each week. 242 Commercial Street, # A, Nevada City. (530) 265-0195 

CLAVEY "CLASS V WINES"
Tasting Room open Tuesday - Sunday,
12 - 5:30 pm.
232 Commercial Street,  Nevada City.  

 

COUFOS CELLAR
10065 Rough & Ready Rd., Rough & Ready;
(530) 274-2923. Winery Tasting Room open Saturday
and Sunday, noon - 5 pm or by appointment. 
coufoscellars.com 

DOUBLE OAK VINEYARDS & WINERY
Tasting, Touring, Picnicking & Winery Events
14510 Blind Shady Rd., Rural Nevada City.
Winery Tasting Room:  Open Saturdays, 11 am - 5 pm,
February. - December. Open by appointment: January - December. Tasting also at 151 Union Square: 151 Mill St.,
Grass Valley. For more information: (530) 292-3235; This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; www.doubleoakwinery.com. 
 

GRASS VALLEY WINE COMPANY
photo courtesy of Outside Inn
Tasting Room open Thursday - Monday, 12 - 6 pm. Wine
sales by the glass & bottle: Thursday - Saturday, 6 - 9 pm. Bent
Metal Winery, Pilot Peak Winery, Solune Winegrowers. 128 Mill St, Grass Valley. (530) 615-4222. GVwineCo.com 

INDIAN SPRINGS WINERY
Tasting Room open Sunday - Thursday 11:30 am - 5 pm, Friday - Saturday 11:30 am - 6 pm. (Summer Fridays until 7) 303 Broad St., Nevada City. (530) 478-1068; (800) 375-9311. indianspringswines.com

LUCCHESI VINEYARDS & WINERY
Winery Tasting Room 19698 View Forever Ln., Grass Valley;
(530) 273-1596. Downtown Grass Valley Tasting Room open
daily 11 am - dark 167 Mill St., Grass Valley.
(530) 274-2164.  LucchesiVineyards.com 

MONTOLIVA VINEYARDS & WINERY
Winery Tasting Room open Sat - Sun, noon - 5 pm almost every weekend. 15629 Mount Olive Rd., Grass Valley. (530) 346-6577. montoliva.com. Tasting at 151 Union Square open Tuesday - Sunday, noon - 5:30 pm. 151 Mill Street, Grass Valley. (530) 205-9513. 151unionsquare.com 

NAGGIAR VINEYARDS & WINERY
18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley. Winery Tasting
Room open Friday - Sunday, no appointment necessary.
Open Monday - Thursday, by appointment. Open until sundown
some weekends. Tasting at 151 Union Square open Tuesday -
Sunday, noon - 5:30 pm. 151 Mill Street, Grass Valley;
(530) 205-9513.  naggiarvineyards.com  

NEVADA CITY WINERY
photo courtesy of Outside Inn
321 Spring St., Nevada City; (530) 265-9463 Tasting Room
open daily 12 - 5 pm, Friday - Saturday 12 - 6 pm; Winter Hours,
daily 12 pm - 5 pm. Complimentary tour 1:30 pm Saturdays.  ncwinery.com  

PILOT PEAK VINEYARDS & WINERY
Winery Tasting Room open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 - 5 pm, April - October; 12 - 4 pm November - December. 12888 Spenceville Rd, Penn Valley; (530) 432-3321. Tasting Room at The Grass Valley Wine Company open Thursday - Monday, noon - 6 pm. 128 Mill St, Grass Valley; (530) 615-4222.  PilotPeak.com GVwineCo.com 

SIERRA KNOLLS FOOTHILL VINEYARD & WINERY
BEAR RIVER WINE TASTING
Bear River Wine Tasting: 10024 Linnet Lane, Auburn. (530) 269-2327. Sunday & Thursday 12 - 5 pm,  Friday - Saturday 12 - 7 pm.  Vineyard & Winery Tasting by appointment.  Just call ahead! 19635 Kingswood Court, Grass Valley.  Office (530) 269-2327. Open Saturday - Sunday 12 - 5 pm. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ;  sierraknollswinery.com 

SIERRA STARR VINEYARD
Winery Tasting Room open by appointment or for events.
11179 Gibson Drive, Grass Valley. (530) 477-8282. Tasting Room in Downtown Grass Valley open daily 12 - 5 pm. 124 W. Main St., Grass Valley. (530) 477-8282. sierrastarr.com 

SMITH VINEYARD
Tasting Room open weekdays: 12 - 6 pm; Friday & Saturday
12 - 7 PM; Sundays: 1 - 5 p.m. 142 Mill St, Grass Valley.
(530) 273-7032.
smithvineyard.com 

SOLUNE WINEGROWERS
16303 Jewett Ln. (Hwy. 174), Grass Valley Winery Tasting
Room open weekends for tasting 12 - 5 pm or by appointment.
Tasting Room at The Grass Valley Wine Company open Thursday - Monday, noon - 6 pm. Wine sales by the glass and bottle: Thursday - Saturday. 6 - 9 pm. 128 Mill St, Grass Valley; (530) 615-4222.  solunewinery.com 

SZABO VINEYARDS
Tasting Room located at 316 Broad Street,
Nevada City. (530) 265-8792.
Vineyard and winery by appointment only.
(530) 274-7282  szabovineyards.com 

TRUCKEE RIVER WINERY
11467 Brockway Road, Truckee. Tasting Room open daily 11 am - 8 pm, (winter hours Wednesday - Monday, 11 am - 7 pm) Bocce courts, horseshoe pits, picnic facilities, tapas. (530) 587-4626.  truckeeriverwinery.com