Day 123 - Wine Tasting in Auburn - Awesome!

Two weekends ago we happened into Villa Fiorente.  A wine tasting room located at 10555 Harris Rd in Auburn. That is at the corner of Mt. Vernon and Harris. It is a small tasting room housing four separate wineries.
Ciotti Cellers, Fortezza Winery, Cristaldi Vineyards and Popie Wines.  Each has a small tasting bar which is hosted by the wine makers themselves.

I have been to many wineries in California and have to say that this was the most pleasurable tasting experience that I have ever had.  In Napa Valley, I usually feel that the host is in a rush and a bit condescending to questions.  Quite the contrary at Villa Fiorente!  Each of the hosts/winemakers were delightful!  They were of course enthusiastic about their wines and just bubbling to tell you all about them.

If you go, be sure to get on their email list, so you are notified of any special upcoming events!

Check back on Sunday for our experience with each of the wineries.
By the way, they do charge for their tastings.  The day we were there it was raining, so we got the impromptu "rainy day discount".  But after knowing what fun I will have, I would not hesitate to pay the tasting fee!
This would be a wonderful place to take your visiting guests! They are open on Sat. & Sun. 12pm to 5pm