Madrona Vineyards

Loved our tasting here. We went in December and it happened to be Magnum week so we got to taste some of Madrona's special magnum wines that have been aged for about 20-25 years. The winery is tucked in the back of a long kind of winding road near High Hill Ranch past the Christmas tree farm. The vineyard is beautiful and the tasting room/outdoor seating area was so peaceful. You get to choose your own adventure for the tasting options - you choose 2 flights from a list of 4. Each flight is 3 tastings so you get a total of 6 tastings for $15!! Which is amazing. $5 of your tasting fee is applied to a purchase of wine and spoiler alert - we came home with a bottle of their Fiore which was so good. You can choose to taste inside the tasting room or outside on one of the benches under the trees and we opted for outside. It was such a vibe with Christmas music playing in the background too. Our sommelier was so helpful and friendly. It was also nice to scan the QR code on the menu for tasting notes from the winemaker. Really enjoyed Madrona and I definitely recommend checking them out!

Love this winery! Best kept secret in Apple hill. Everywhere is so crowded and busy, but this place is only a couple mins away and so peaceful and serene. The tasting are so reasonably priced and the staff is super friendly.

This has been a favorite winery for its wine and location for many years. It is usually so peaceful.Since we were last here, the tasting process is a little different. When we visited all the tables outside were set up for tasting and staff assisted us outside. We were greeted right away and showed to a table and given menus. We had our dog who loves the trees . Our server told us how it works We chose a couple of tasting options and we also brought some food to enjoy with our wine.We enjoyed the tasting and bought a bottle to have with the lunch. Our server was very friendly and helpful.

For all my folks pulling into the farm, keep driving! We made the mistake of thinking this was near all of the building for the ranch and it was an additional 10 minute walk from the property. So if you can, keep driving all the way down so you can actually park at the winery rather than end up walking all the way there. We made that mistake and ended up walking back in the dark lol. But we still had a great time here. Prices are great and it in life's 2 flights for the price of one. We had a friend that was new to wine so a friend and I split the flight with her so she can sample a few. The service was great and loved that the staff stopped to actually talk to you for a bit rather than just taking our order and walking away. Property is beautiful and is a great option for a huge group of friends.

Fantastic family vineyard and winery in the Apple Hill area, tucked right behind High Hill Ranch - definitely worth a stop and visit if you're in the area!Such a personalized, family-run feel - they truly take pride in all of their wines. Predominantly B2C instead of B2B, they really focus on the individuals who come by their vineyard and become members of their wine club and beyond.The wines themselves are so delicate and delicious - we had a tasting, which is 2 preset flights since they are trying to give you a linear experience - definitely recommended. Prices are very reasonable. We purchased a wonderful bottle to take home as well.The staff is fantastic and knowledgeable, passionate about their winery, and very friendly. Plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors on picnic benches - we were able to sneak in before the October/November rush, but imagine that when that happens it'll be crazy busy and packed! Parking is limited so come early!

Absolutely lovely setting super close to popular Apple Hill! Shaded tables under a lovely tree canopy for outdoor seating with views of the vineyard. Great vibes and incredible service- every server was super knowledgeable and went into great detail with the types of wine in each flight, helping me learn a lot about wine. For example, I learned about tannin which is derived from the type of grape and adds bitterness and complexity. So informative! The flights are a great price too, only $15, and you choose 2 types from 4 menu options. I tried 2 different flights (reds and whites) for a total of 6 different wines! Can't be beat really. They were all different and interesting with the Malbec being my favorite. Definitely stop by madrona if you are seeking a casual, fun wine experience.

I've tried to like their wines. The guy acts like a wine expert, allot of hot air if you ask me. Grocery store wine at best.

Madrona is so close to highway 50, if you're passing by, you might as well stop in. The tasting room has outdoor seating under the shade of big trees. They don't have much for food but you can grab a wedge of cheese and some crackers to soak up the wine you'll be tasting. Our server was knowledgeable and gave us lots of info in the wine and club membership.

Had a really nice experience at their wine tasting room. The wines were pretty good, especially their reds, the port, and the not too sweet Riesling. What was even better was the explanation of the wine making process from the owner Paul. It enhanced the experience with his down to earth talk about the wine making process as well as the challenges the wineries in the region had to go through because of the smoke from last year's devastating Caldor Fire. We did learn something about their sister winery, Rucksack Cellars. Since it is an outdoor tasting winery, they are only open from May 1st through December. Paul also explained how they were able to develop that vineyard differently than some of their other properties. All in all, a great experience.

Lovely, family owned winery in the heart of applehill. The tasting room is cozy and warm. The views on the property are beautiful and it's a sunset favorite for us. The wine is delicious and incredibly fairly priced. Always a favorite stop of ours.