Award-Winning Wines in California

It’s no secret. Northern California produces some of the best wines in the world — especially in regions like Napa and Sonoma Valley. While the wine-rich area is certainly worthy of a day (or weekend!) trip, there is no shortage of wine available right in our backyard.

Explore the many incredible wineries in Sacramento and Folsom, so you can go on a tasting adventure without traveling too far from home. Plus, these convenient locations mean you can use Uber or Lyft to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for your entire party! While these wineries are near the busyness of the city, you’ll feel like you’re away from it all as you sip on decadent wines and take in scenic vineyard views.

Here are some of the wine stores in California with award-winning wines.

Merlo Family Vineyards

Merlo Family Vineyards was founded on the concept that quality wine is grown in the vineyard. “We are committed to making award-winning wines that are true expressions varietal fruit from which they are made," says Ray Merlo. The unique growing season of the Hyampom Valley produces exceptional fruit with a high natural acidity resulting in very structured wines with deep, elegant, and yet, fresh, fruit flavors. A minimalist approach is taken in the wine cellar, allowing the wines to clearly reflect the varietal character and distinct terroir of Hyampom Valley. The Merlo’s believe that the only way to truly make great wine is to grow great fruit.

Revolution Wines | Midtown Sacramento

Revolution Wines is the only fully operational urban winery and kitchen in the city. This family-owned and -operated business is focused on Old World winemaking and tasting, features a fresh seasonal menu, and offers personalized food and wine pairings. The winery’s farm-to-fork and farm-to-glass emphasis truly set award-winning Revolution Wines apart. Their wines are made with fruit from Yolo Vineyards, Aparicio Vineyards, Gandyhill Vineyard, and Sutter Ranch Vineyards. Revolution Wines crushes and ferments the grapes, bottles the wine, and offers tastings of the finished product — all in their boutique winery-bistro in Midtown.

Scribner Bend Vineyards | Clarksburg

This family-owned winery is situated in the Sacramento Delta just south of downtown in Clarksburg. In addition to operating as a complete winery, Scribner Bend Vineyards is a popular wedding and special events venue, as the grounds provide an idyllic setting for any occasion. In fact, it’s one of our favorite unconventional places to get married in the Sacramento area! Scribner Bend wines are estate grown and bottled, and they don’t leave the property until purchased! The addition of their barrel and crushing facility in 2007 allows Scribner Bend Vineyards to complete the entire wine-making process on site. Their production is constantly changing as new trends emerge in the wine industry, but their commitment to producing award-winning wines remains the same.