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SIP ON THIS
| eat & drink || Sip on This 10 Wine Clubs We Love Viva la Vino!
From robust reds to crisp whites and everything in between, our region’s boutique wineries are some of California’s best and most beautiful. Keep your wine fridge fully stocked with the tastiest bottles in town by joining a wine club—or clubs. Delivered to your doorstep or available for pickup (as if you need an excuse to while away a day tasting wine), the options below are convenient, cost-effective, and a wonderful way to try a variety of vinos while receiving deep discounts.
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—by Megan Wiskus
Kehret Vineyards
6781 Tower Road, Somerset, 209245-3757, kehretvineyards.com, @kehret_vineyards @kehretvineyards COST: Free to join. Choose from three clubs: 14 Kehret Gold (receive two bottles of hand-selected premium wines each quarter and 20% off all wine purchases; average cost is $60-$80), 18 Kehret Gold (receive four bottles of hand-selected premium wines each quarter and 20% off all wine purchases plus 25% off case sales; average cost is $100-$160), or 24 Kehret Gold (receive six bottles of handselected premium wines each quarter and 25% off all wine purchases plus 30% off case sales; average cost is $150$240). PERKS OF JOINING: Access to blending seminars, where you can participate in making your own wine blend; tours of the vineyard with the winemaker, by appointment, with friends once a year; invitations to member-only luncheons and release parties; priority access to future releases. MUST-TRY WINE: 2017 Auriferous Rhone Blend.
Lone Buffalo Vineyards
7505 Wise Road, Auburn, 530-823-1159, lonebuffalovineyards.com, @lonebuffalovineyards @lbvwine COST: Free to join. Members buy three bottles at 20%25% off, four times per year (March, June, September, and December) that are personally selected by the winemaker, based on new releases and the season. PERKS OF JOINING: Exclusive discounts (including 20%25% off all additional wine purchases), complimentary flights, and members-only release activities (oneon-one time with the winemaker, special food and music weekends, small-lot and library wine releases, priority reservations, etc.). MUST-TRY WINE: Where the Buffalo Roam.
4200 Wise Road, Lincoln, 916-543-0323, wisevillawinery.com, @wisevillawinery COST: Free to join, but the average two-bottle membership is $75 per quarter, average fourbottle membership is $135 per quarter, and the average six-bottle membership is $165 per quarter. PERKS OF JOINING: Complimentary vineyard and winery tours, hosted weekly and led by Dr. Lee, the owner/winemaker; discounts on all ticketed events; and wine club exclusive events throughout the year with early access to tickets. MUST-TRY WINE: 2018 Sangiovese.
Silt Wine Company
50870 Babel Slough Road, Clarksburg, 916-298-9409, siltwineco.com, @siltwineco COST: Free to join. Price is based on the wines you select. Three tiers of membership are available with quarterly shipments/pickups: 4 Bottle Club (receive a 20% discount on all wines, merchandise, and food), 6 Bottle Club (receive 25% off), and 12 Bottle Club (receive 30% off). PERKS OF JOINING: Access to the winery’s private grounds and tasting room (only open to the public by invitation or appointment); monthly, members-only, five-course chef wine pairing dinners; live music on Thursdays in the spring and fall. MUST-TRY WINE: 2017 Reclamation Red Blend.
Lava Cap Winery
2221 Fruitridge Road, Placerville, 530-6210175, lavacap.com, @lavacapwinery COST: Free to join. Members have the option of choosing mixed, white only, or red only options, along with quarterly or semi-annual shipment options. The average cost per shipment is around $75. PERKS OF JOINING: Access to memberonly wines, complimentary wine tasting, and 20% off all orders. MUST-TRY WINE: Lava Cap Cabernet Sauvignon.
Element 79 Vineyards
7350 Fairplay Road, Somerset, 530-497-0750, element79vineyards.com, @element79vineyards COST: $75-$125, depending on membership level.
PERKS OF JOINING:
Discounts on purchases; tickets to special events; access to VIP tasting areas and experiences, plus a “Loyalty Point” program.
MUST-TRY WINE: 2016
Cabernet Sauvignon.
Andis Wines
11000 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, 209-2456177, andiswinery.com, @andiswines COST: Free to join, but they request a commitment of four wine club shipments per year. Pick from a 3 Bottle Club (averages $60-$67 per shipment) or 6 Bottle Club (averages $120-$130 per shipment). PERKS OF JOINING: Special wine-club-only releases like their Grenache and 2017 Petite Sirah; members-only discounts ranging from 25%-30%; members may choose the wines they want in their club orders. MUST-TRY WINE: 2019 Old Vine Semillon.
Willamette Wineworks
824 Sutter Street, Suite 200, Folsom, 916-542-7417, willamettewineworks.com, @willamettewineworks COST: Free to join. The only cost is of the wine itself, which is discounted by 20% for becoming a member. Pick from The Roundhouse Club (two bottles every other month featuring reds and whites; ranges from $64-$88); The Red Bank Club (two bottles every other month featuring only red wines; ranges from $79-$91); or The Natoma Club (six limited-production wines twice a year; ranges from $296-316). PERKS OF JOINING: Receive a 20% discount on wines in your club selections and any additional wine purchases; substitutions are allowed, so you can switch out the club selections for your favorite wine if desired; complimentary tastings for up to four guests and one “Blending Experience” every year. MUST-TRY WINE: 2018 Estate Pinot Noir.
Helwig Winery
11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, 209-245-5200, helwigwinery.com, @helwigwinery COST: Starts at $80.
PERKS OF JOINING:
Complimentary Private Tasting Room experience for up to 10 guests once per year; access to invitationonly special tastings in their 5,000-square-foot wine cave; the ability to acquire extremely limited, small-batch wines as well as library releases and winemaker selections. MUST-TRY WINE: Barbera Frenchmen’s Creek (Vineyard Designate).
Miraflores Winery
2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville, 530-647-8505, mirafloreswinery.com, @mirafloreswinery COST: Free to join. Each club (Red Wines, White Wines, and Mixed Wines) includes three bottle shipments, three times a year, and the cost is approximately $80— depending which wines are included. PERKS OF JOINING: Receive a 20% discount on all wine purchases, olive oils, and most merchandise, plus special pricing on events; exclusive member-only sales, including their annual $100 off April case sale ($100 off plus the 20% club discount off select cases) and November Reserve Wine Sale; complimentary wine tasting every visit (two per club membership) and club pricing on picnic basket items. MUST TRY WINE: 2016 Clone 877.4.369.362.
AS VOTED BY THE READERS OF STYLE MAGAZINE
Voted #1 Best Thai Restaurant in Folsom & El Dorado Hills for the past 12 years. Serving healthy, delicious and authentic Thai food. Delivery through Doordash, GrubHub, Postmates and UberEats. Online Ordering for Take-Out on Our Websites, Yelp, Google and Facebook. Indoor and Outdoor Dining when allowed. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Good food to make you happy.
Thai Paradise
in Folsom 916-984-8988 ThaiParadiseFolsom.com in El Dorado Hills 916-939-0389 ThaiParadiseEDH.com
FRENCH
Combining the flavors of France and the Mediterranean regions with an emphasis on quality, seasonal, and fresh locally grown ingredients. The perfect location for private dining, special events, wedding celebrations, and corporate dinners/ presentations. Voted Best Overall Restaurant 2020 in the Roseville Granite Bay Rocklin area.
La Provence Restaurant & Terrace
110 Diamond Creek Place Roseville 916-789-2002 laprovenceroseville.com
AMERICAN
Great food and drink meet at Bricks! Gourmet crafted burgers, satisfying salads and hearty dishes will delight all appetites! Bring friends and family to dine in our uniquely casual atmosphere, or relax at the bar with a cocktail and a savory appetizer.
Bricks Eats & Drinks
482 Main Street Placerville 530-303-3480 bricksonmainstreet.com
WINERY/BISTRO
Wise Villa Winery is the only winery in Placer County to feature a full dining experience in our Tuscanstyle bistro. We use only the highest quality, locally sourced ingredients that are hand crafted to perfectly pair with our award-winning wines.
Wise Villa Winery
4200 Wise Rd. Lincoln 916-543-0323 wisevillawinery.com
AMERICAN
Celebrating our 13th year in business, Heyday Café has been voted Best Overall Restaurant, Best Salad Place, Best Casual Restaurant, and Best Wine Bar! Heyday Café presents fresh California cuisine with international influences. Lunch 7 days and dinner 6 nights a week. Pouring over 40 wines! Reservations are encouraged.
Heyday Café
325 Main Street Placerville 530-626-9700 heydaycafe.com
MEXICAN
Cascada is your Main Street Placerville destination for the finest Mexican cuisine and best cocktails. Stop by and take in the Bell Tower views while enjoying an authentic south-of-the-border delight and a handcrafted cocktail! See why we are consistently voted a favorite by Style readers.
Cascada Restaurant & Cantina
384 Main Street Placerville 530-344-7757 cascadainplacerville.com
Voted #1 by the readers of Style Folsom/EDH 16 years in a row!
