The charming gold rush town of Sutter Creek is going through a re-birth. With delicious tasting rooms opening along Main Street, plenty of places to stay, and restaurants going through renovations, it’s time to return and give this town another look.

Try the quaint individual tasting rooms to chat with the locals and possibly meet the winemaker or owner. But go to the Sutter Creek Wine Tasting wine bar to try wines from several different labels during one tasting. They have a great variety of reds, whites, and roses as well as some interesting sparkling wines. With discounts for a purchase of 3, 6, or 12 bottles, why wouldn’t you want to stock up on a bunch of these:

Gold Hill California Champagne – a nice crisp sparkling with a hint of sweetness but not too much.

Le Mulet Rouge Almond Sparkling Wine – nuts are a flavorful pairing for sparklers so why not get them all blended together. This slightly sweet sparkler is great for appetizers, cheese, or as a dessert wine.

Gold Hill Malbec – dark ash and berry with hints of plum and blueberry dominate giving it a ripe luscious mouthfeel. We love this high alcohol wine for after dinner.

Gold Hill Merlot – probably one of our favorite Merlots. Lively bright cherry without overwhelming acidity dominates this wines body. Light tannins and a log lasting finish keep it real.

Gold Hill Barbera – this area is known for Barbera and theirs has tart bright red cherry fragrance with a big wide body full of flavors.

Gold Hilll Cabernet Sauvignon – with a cherry cola fruit palate, this wine is balanced by bright vibrant acidity and strong tannins.

Gold Hill Petite Sirah – this wine has a smooth slightly spice box melange of blueberry pie with a dark dank smoky quality that gets more and more prevalent as you swirl. PS, I love you!

More from my vine adventures in this region.