Jeff Runquist Wines - Plymouth, California

Sharon B.

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.

Aren L.

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.

Janine A.

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”.

Candi A.

This is our go to winery! Jeff and the Runquist team share an exceptional experience and exquisite wine. I can't wait for the Touriga's release every year!

Michael G.

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.

Ron B.

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.

Jeff H.

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!

Carol M.

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.