The space that the winery has for degustation is incredible, but the structure makes it a little but noisy. The wine are not premium. The people is so nice there but they commented us that they winery has been sold and next week will change its name and they will be selling in whole sale. They have nice variety of cheeses, crackers. The outside looked incredible but we were there in a rainy day and even in a rainy day looks like an amazing activity. The prices for the degustation are $5, $10 or $15 per person, pretty razonable and affordable.

Private tasting with the charcuterie plates was delicious. Great wines.

Nice place to taste wine and get good food from their deli.

Great wine and their tasting room is absolutely gorgeous with beautiful oak everywhere. I've not eaten here, but I hear it's great. I can't tear myself away from the wine long enough to find out more. They have a nice seating area outside should you want to stay awhile.

The tasting room sells a variety of cheese, would fit any wine. Our tasting experience was good (albeit not quick) , and we happily got a couple bottles. Seems a bit to sterile though, no warm and welcoming atmosphere you get at many wineries.

Sadly, Renwood is closing after 25 years. We’ve only been members for 5 years but they have been great. We LOVE the wines - esp. the Wine Club Zins. The food’s always great, etc. A lot of good people will be leaving - hopefully to work at other area wineries. Jessica you’re awesome. The bar has been set very high for Rombauer. Best of success to them in taking over the winery and putting their own spin on things. Great grapes and staff and methods = awesome wine. We look forward to visiting you down the road.

Their wine has improved so. damn. much. I was very impressed how the quality has improved over the past few years. And I am not saying that it was bad before, but it is a testament with what their new winemaker has been able to accomplish. I was impressed! So you can just go there for the great wine, but the actual tasting room was quite nice, as well. I like the newish remodel that was done a couple of years back and how they incorporated a restaurant style eating area there. They only draw back is the room can be quite echo-y, meaning when you hear the cackle of a pack of cougars who got lost coming down from Helwig and decided to stop here, it can be quite piercing on the ear drums. Not Renwoods fault though. I recommend going outside if this happens, which is okay because the grounds are simply beautiful and the wine is fantastic!

We joined the wine club so that we could have a tasting here. We were there on a wine trip with friends and it was their spring release day. This beautiful winery was full of people but it didn't feel crowded. We really like their wines and we had a great wine tasting with Joe. He was wonderful and let us try more wines than what was on the menu. The food for club members was also delicious and we all enjoyed it along with their wines. We ordered a case to be shipped home. I love their rainbow color Adirondack chairs out front. Not sure if it's meant to send a message of diversity and inclusion or just for aesthetics but hopefully the former.

We’ve belonged to several wine clubs over the past 15-20 years. Here’s the deal. This is the ONLY one we’ve stayed loyal to. Not only are the wines AMAZING, the owners are just genuine. Jeff’s winemaking talents are unparalleled. If you step into the tasting room, every wine is an experience, and nothing disappoints. Customer service is just beyond the best. Margie can’t be beat…she’s exceptional. Ten stars wouldn’t be enough. We are so blessed to have found Jeff Runquist Wines, and to have been wine club members for 15 years or more. If you are considering wine tasting in the Shenandoah Valley, don’t miss this place. It’s truly special.

This is my 3rd visit in six years- their wines are very good—-crowd pleasers. Today, we (5 of us) really enjoyed the 2023 stainless steel Chardonnay (silky), 2023 Viognier (lite and heavenly), 2022 Barbera (smooth & fruit forward). Also— these two wines were stellar: 2023 Verdelho— 2022 Zinfandel (98 points from their menu!). Wow—- great stop. Thanks Carl—- great host who made us all feel welcome and heard.

This place keeps getting better and better for wine tasting. Lots of patio space, indoor seating, and cozy rooms. Make the wine experience more personal. Plus, the wine here is great. Rarely is there a wine that I don't like at Runquist.

I enjoy the wines but I am partial to Chardonnays. Yesterday I was picking up 4 bottles of wine (wine club) and mentioned I do like Chardonnay and could I try theirs. Server told me they did not have any open. My guest mentioned twice that she would really like to try theirs Chardonnay but we were ignored. Normally the server will give you a little education on the wine they are serving but he would pour a small sip and leave after telling us the name of the wine. My neighbors all enjoy Jeff Runquist wines and I share at Friday get together. The more I think about yesterday the more I am angry. No explanation just “no Chardonnay open”.

We get to Amador County once a year or so for our CA wine fix. I'm convinced that the Runquist Winery is one of the more unknown gems in the county, despite being on the main road. Their Alicante Bouschet was new to me a few years ago, but now it's a staple in our collection and one of our favorites. Not known for their white wines, the Chardonnay was quite good. Karl was our server and we had a lot of fun with him before it got busy. He's a fantastic ambassador for Runquist wines. Make sure you take time to visit the winery, you won't regret it. It's a must for us each time!

As a current member of the Winery, I’ve always been very happy with Service. If today were my first day here, however, I would never become a member. My husband and I sat for at least 15 to 20 minutes between tastings with a very empty Tasting Room. They were plenty of people to serve, none were serving more than one table at a time or offering to go to other tables if they were busy. We finally had to get up and ask for another pouring after waiting 20 minutes from our second tasting, which had come 15 minutes after our first tasting. They are two tables currently being used in the tasting room for servers. Two of the three glasses at the second table are also empty. Our server just came over and apologized that we had to get somebody else at the bar to bring our glasses to us for our third tasting. She apologized for having had back-to-back orders keeping her busy, but I’ve been watching her and she’s had three minutes of busy while helping another server fill an order. Two servers filling one order. Busy release parties have had much better service than this Saturday with so few people to be served. Step up your game, Runquist.

You have to go just for the experience :-) we’re 2 1/2 hours away in Marin County worth every minute of this trip into historic wine country being treated the way that you used to be able to be treated in Napa! Folks appear kind, intelligent about history of wines and our reason for jumping in was there great concert series. Seen Pablo Cruise there twice. and planning on seeing starship in the fall. They really trough this out. It’s a great intimate venue every seats a great seat fun to sip their wine. hit the food trucks and enjoy the music. Their genius in the way that they’ve set up the venue and the processing to get you into the venue. No stress had great interaction with Sam one of their operations guys who really knows his stuff. I think he’s head of their wine club as well as one of their extremely helpful amazing representatives of Helwig. Really appreciated the hospitality.

Gorgeous looking winery with the best views in the area! You can see the snowclad Sierras in the distance and that was my favorite part of it all! We didn't do a tasting, but we got a couple of glasses of wine - the 2018 Petite Sirah and the 2022 Viognier. The wines were good but we enjoyed the winery more. Lots of places to sit and enjoy beautiful views all around. We were able to walk into their cellar and explore the area. For those interested in eating, they have a kitchen serving typical American food. You cannot bring outside food. All in all, we had a great time and definitely recommend checking this winery out if you want open space and views.

It was an absolutely gorgeous winery with the most amazingly nice people who were working on March 23rd, 2025! Had a truly lovely visit to Helwig, and we can not wait to bring our parents here this May ❤️

We took our friends from San Diego up to Helwig this past weekend since they have never been, and had an amazing time!! This place is beyond beautiful, incomparable views, and incredible wines. Gail (our wine expert) started us out with the sparkling rose which was so good! We continued through the tastings and enjoyed every one of them! The staff is so friendly and accommodating, and Gail was the perfect host! We will be back again and again!

We were welcomed into the tasting room and told we could be served either inside or outside. We got our first pour and walked outside with it. We explored the beautiful property and realized we'd be more comfortable inside. We were helped by no less than 2 different servers. Both were very nice and accommodating. I ended up buying 6 bottles, as I throughly enjoyed their reds and my wife their sparkling rose. Beautiful venue and wonderful wines and service.

While I have never left a review like this before I feel like it is appropriate given the circumstances that we encountered. The property is very beautiful and inviting yet the service unfortunately is lacking. We were a party of five inside and were completely ignored. We made it a game to see how long it would take for our next tasting to be poured. The person who poured our wine was actively drinking a bottle of wine in front of us and then would go on to say “I’m just hungover, I need to keep drinking.” He then would walk away as if we were just there to be entertained. It was completely professional and we will not be returning.

Yes there is a sign at the entrance indicating this is a 21 and over property. 21 and over for the tasting room or sales room I get. But for the restaurant? Outside? Are you kidding? They (Garrett) told us we would need to leave because we had a child with us. Even after I asked if we could order something to go for our 3 1/2 year old granddaughter, he said no, and told us to leave. I don’t know of anything more rude than denying to serve a child accompanied by paying adults. Shameful. You can bet we will never visit this winery again, with or without our grandchild.

Excellent wine!! Can’t speak highly enough about Dan, he’s amazing always attentive and very knowledgeable about you having a great experience at Toscana. The reds are fantastic and the Viogneir is superb. Food is great and I would highly recommend this Vinery for a great experience!

Winery service was excellent! The gentleman at the tasting poured generously and let me try something else when I didn't like the pour. Also, they are dog friendly. My only complaint is that they stop serving food at 4pm, while they are open till 5pm. The food counter lady wasn't very helpful.

The owner has a gun, she said. After being loyal members for 12 years, we had to cancel our membership due to an extremely uncomfortable experience with staff. We arrived at 2:45 on Saturday for our regular visit and ordered pizzas that were served to us at 430. Serving staff reminded us that winery closes at 5 and we have till 530 to wrap up. And then a senior female staff member abruptly told at 5 PM that we needed to leave immediately because they were “closing the main gate soon and didn’t want us to be locked in.” When I made a lighthearted comment about not minding being locked in with good wine, she responded by mentioning that the owner has a gun and that staying would be considered trespassing. This threatening response was completely inappropriate and unnecessary, especially with children present. Our kids were frightened, and all of our guests felt extremely uncomfortable. There are professional ways to communicate closing procedures without making customers feel unwelcome or threatened. After 12 years of membership and loyalty, we expected much better treatment. The hostile tone and inappropriate comments made what should have been a pleasant visit into an alarming experience that we won’t soon forget. We’ve decided to take our business elsewhere and explore other local wineries that value their customers and handle situations with professionalism and courtesy.

Incredible grounds! Very nice atmosphere! Feels like you stepped into Italy! Had a delicious lunch! French dip was amazing! Young man at the Bistro checkout was very kind and helpful!

Too bad I can't do no stars. Unfortunately this winery has gone down hill over the past couple of years. My husband and I used to be members, this place actually helped us get through COVID. Sad to say they are letting unexperienced teenagers run the place now. My husband and I showed up at 11am on a Saturday when they opened, we went into the deli where we were ignored by 3 staff members until we asked them if someone could help us. We placed our food order, which was just a pizza, at 11:30 we went into the deli to ask if the pizza was almost done. The girl then told us, with a huge attitude, they hadn't even started it yet, when asked why they stated they had to cook the chicken for day first. We asked why we weren't told that when we ordered and when the pizza would be ready, they said about 12:30. We asked for our money back and will not be returning.

I have driven by this place at least a dozen times and finally decided to stop and try the fish and chips. The food was excellent, they have some amazing looking desserts and some very beautiful fresh looking salads. The courtyard was open and there were plenty of places for seating. The staff was pleasant and attentive.

It was my first time visiting Villa Toscano and I must say it was wonderful. We went last Friday and they had their free luncheon for Members. Everyone around Us was having a great time too! My Husband surprised me, he signed Us up on his first visit there with some Friends a few weeks prior. The wines are delicious and the Staff great. I liked how they were particular about keeping surfaces disinfected during this pandemic. Guests and Staff alike wore masks and socially distanced outside their groups. We are already planning our next visit and have recommended the winery to our Family and Friends. Well mannered pups on leashes were allowed so we will take our pups next time. The 4 stars are for the first visit for those just just reading my reviews.

Fantastic tasting experience. Quality wines with a creative wine maker. Known for their Barbera but recognized for much more. Great family run vineyard with great care for their customers. Fantastic space and view of the valley.

Our second stop at Cooper Vineyards during the Big Crush event!!! Totally beautiful winery. The ladies inside offering the tasting were lovely, and the wines are really delicious! We enjoyed a picnic lunch out in the front under the trees on the soft, lush grass. It was a really wonderful experience. Bought a bottle of the Barbera to take home and a bottle of the Sauvignon Blanc to drink with our lunch! They even gave us a wine bottle ice pack to keep our bottle chilled. So cool!

I love this place, family owned. All staff is so sweet, and the tastings are great. I felt at home! The wine was excellent! I would definitely go back. They have great picnic tables on the grass, so bring your own food and have a picnic!

Absolutely perfect. The staff and wine are absolutely amazing. Every time we go we have a great experience. Cooper is the godfather of Barbera so if you’re on the hunt for Barbera, you MUST stop at Cooper vineyards.

We love this vineyard! Family owned and run. Their wines are excellent! Beautiful grounds. We found them three years ago and they are at the top of our list of wine clubs in a region with many wonderful vineyards. Don't miss them. Three years has turned to eight. COVID 19 protocols are based on individual choice as of 8/22.

Great wines and AMAZING people. Friends have introduced them to me a few years ago and I find myself coming back a few times a year. If you're sipping wine in Amador County, come to a very low pressure, friendly vineyard that just wants you to have a nice time.

What makes this place very special is the family story and the kindness of the staff to everyone, including this stranger. Tasty wines. Don’t miss the Barbera. Ended up taking a couple bottles home.

We really enjoyed this winery visit! Our hostess Robin was wonderful with the wine tasting. She was very happy to tell us all about their winery and the wines that they make there. We tried so many wines. She was so nice and brought out extra wines for us to try as well. And their wines are excellent! We were so impressed that we had a case of wines shipped home.

Lonely grounds at their new digs. Lots of fire pits and heaters even on a cool day. Great customer service. Love that you can bring your own picnic.

Eric was the BEST! And the wines were also amazing. Celebrating an engagement and had the best time tasting so many fun and flavorful wines. We will definitely be back soon!

The last stop on an afternoon of wine tasting in Plymouth, my husband, friend, and I made our way to Scott Harvey. It was shortly before closing, but they did not begrudge us that, and happily served my husband and friend their tasting flights. I did not partake as I was the driver, but both of my cohorts reported that the wines were quite tasty and they appreciated being able to sample some off-tasting menu items. The staff did inform us that they are in the process of moving tasting rooms, so I am excited to see their new space when it is ready. There was ample parking at their current tasting room and they are dog friendly.

My husband and I had a bottle of 1869 Old Vine Zinfandel back in 2014 and absolutely loved it. We came in on Oct. 8th for a bottle and ended up buying 2 of the 1869 Old Vine Zin from 2013 and 2 from 2014, as part of the Griffen level club. The staff are so friendly and knowledgeable and went out of their way to send us off with a few extra goodies! I highly recommend anyone try the 1869 Old Vine Zin as it is like velvet on your pallet!! The best!! Brian and Bettina, from Conroe, TX

This is their new place, right next door to their old tasting room, it's bigger with a lot more seating outside and inside. The wine is great, especially their "1869" wine and I really enjoyed their "port" . Very friendly and knowledgeable staff... I highly recommend Scott Harvey wines, I have met Scott, he's a great guy.....

In my opinion, Scott Harvey wines are some of the best wines ever. I particularly like the Cabernet library wines, but I also like the Barbera wines and the Zinfandel wines. The owners are really nice people and care about their customers satisfaction. I joined their wine club. Amanda, the wine club manager, is very helpful and friendly. Michelle is the shipping manager and office administrator. She is also very helpful in dealing with shipping needs. For my latest shipment, she went well out of her way to address my constraints to receive the wines at a time I was available to sign for the delivery. I like how the winery folks contribute to the personal aspects of a customer. I have been purchasing their wines for some time now, and I have visited their winery twice, which is out of state for me. The wine tastings are a great way to explore the wines they produce. You should definitely visit them if you can, but online ordering and shipping is available if you cannot.