Amador Wine Tours

California's Most Authentic Wine Country

Amador County feels like a step back to a more personal, unhurried era of California wine country. Centered around the Shenandoah Valley, this historic Gold Rush landscape is filled with rolling vineyards, family-run wineries and tasting rooms where the people pouring the wine are often directly connected to the vineyard. Amador is often referred to as Napa 30 years ago — a place where wine country still feels personal, relaxed and closely connected to the people who grow the grapes and make the wine.

Our private Amador wine tours from Sacramento are built around what makes the region special: old-vine Zinfandel, expressive Barbera, Rhône and Italian varietals, relaxed hospitality and wineries with genuine personality. The experience is approachable, personal and still capable of delivering seriously impressive wine.

Your Amador Wine Tour Itinerary

1

Into the Foothills

We leave Sacramento behind and head east toward Gold Country, where the landscape quickly changes from open valley floor to rolling hills, oak trees and vineyard-lined roads. Settle in and enjoy the drive — Amador feels different before you have even reached the first tasting room.

2

Old Vines, New Discoveries

Our first tasting is all about discovering what makes Amador special. Expect old vines, bold character and a warm welcome at a winery chosen to introduce you to the region's wonderfully individual style.

3

Lunch Among the Vines

When it is time to eat, there is no need to leave wine country behind. We can stop at one of Amador's winery kitchens for a relaxed lunch, with fresh local ingredients, wood-fired pizzas and vineyard views making the perfect pause between tastings.

4

Serious Wines, Gorgeous Views

After lunch we turn things up with one of the region's standout producers, selected around the styles of wine you have enjoyed most and the kind of experience you want from the day.

5

Amador at Its Best

The final tasting gives us a chance to slow down somewhere with real character — a vineyard view, a family estate or a laid-back tasting room that captures exactly why people fall for Amador.

6

A Brilliant Day Had By All

When the tastings are finished, your driver handles the journey back to Sacramento. Compare favorites, enjoy the scenery and relax after a full day in the foothills.

Plan Your Experience

Straightforward Amador pricing, with your per-person rate reducing as your group size increases.

Groups of TwoOur private Amador experience for couples.Total: $750

$375Per Guest

Groups of ThreeBetter value as your party grows.Total: $975

$325Per Guest

Groups of FourA great size for a relaxed foothills day.Total: $1,100

$275Per Guest

Group of FiveThe best per-person rate for a private tour.Total: $1,245

$249Per Guest

Looking after more than five guests? Our Large Group Wine Tours page covers the next step up in group size.

* Tasting Fees and Lunch not included *

Amador Tour FAQs

Do we need to make our own reservations?

No. We build the itinerary and arrange the winery reservations around your tastes, budget and the kind of Amador experience you want.

Why locals love Amador

Amador has the relaxed, personal wine-country feel that keeps locals coming back. Family-run wineries, old vines, beautiful foothill scenery and seriously good wine come without the crowds. The region is often described as Napa 30 years ago.

Does Amador do fine dining?

Absolutely yes! Amador has wonderful winery dining and destination restaurants, with fresh seasonal ingredients, wood-fired cooking and beautiful vineyard settings. For a more elevated day built around both the food and the wine, explore our
Wine & Dine tour.