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Holgate Hill

Holgate Hill

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Rob Holgate produces small lot wines from the Sierra Foothills across ten varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Barbera, Chardonnay, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Grenache. The tasting room is located inside the Amador Hotel in historic Amador City, open Friday through Sunday. Wine club members receive releases three times yearly in February, June, and October, at $88 to $108 per shipment of four bottles, with 25% off all purchases and no joining fee.

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Tasting Experiences

Varietals

Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSangioveseBarberaChardonnayMourvedrePetit VerdotSyrahCabernet FrancGrenache

When to go

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
Friday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Good to know

Yes — Holgate Hill has a tasting room open to visitors.
Holgate Hill focuses on Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Barbera, Chardonnay, and more. Signature bottles include 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2020 Merlot, 2020 S&M, 2020 Sangiovese, 2021 Barbera, 2021 Chardonnay, 2021 GSM, 2021 Merlot, 2021 Mourvedre, 2021 Petit Verdot, 2021 Syrah, 2022 Cabernet Franc, 2022 Climax Red, 2022 Grenache, 2022 Syrah. When booking a tasting, ask which current release best represents the estate's style.
Holgate Hill is in Jackson, California. Phone: +1 209-259-4449. Confirm hours before visiting. Winery schedules vary seasonally.
The winemaking at Holgate Hill is led by Rob Holgate. Visiting during special events or release weekends is often the best chance to meet the winemaking team and ask questions about specific vintages or techniques.
Holgate Hill offers: Wine Club. Seated or guided experiences typically include more context about the wines and the estate's approach. Worth booking if you want depth over breadth.
Monday: Closed | Tuesday: Closed | Wednesday: Closed | Thursday: Closed | Friday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Saturday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM | Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM Hours may vary seasonally. Confirm by phone or on their website before visiting.

Location

18055 Climax Rd
Jackson, California, United States of America

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