Lewis Grace Winery & Tasting Room — Attraction in California

TL;DR: beware the owner if you plan to picnic.

Grace Patriot was highly recommended by multiple friends so we decided to make this our first stop wine tasting with family visiting from Colorado.

We visited on a Thursday and brought a picnic lunch (with expectation to taste and buy a few bottles for lunch). We were the only group there and they were very friendly and offered to do the tasting outside on the patio for us. The weather and views were amazing, and the wines are incredible.

Unfortunately, mid tasting an older gentleman (we presume one of the owners) approached us and asked point blank "what are you doing here" in a very condescending tone. We said we were wine tasting mid flight and he asked, again condescendingly, if we were club members. He was clearly irritated that we brought a picnic lunch, even though there was noone else present and there was no signage indicating any impropriety.

They don't sell food, and the two people helping us prior seemed more than content to have 8 patrons on a down Thursday.

He really ruined the experience for us and our out of town guests, and ultimately we only chose to buy four bottles even though we liked more, because we were very frustrated by the encounter.

Our out of town guests later commented "we always heard winery folks are rude - guess its true". That's such an unfortunate and inaccurate viewpoint they left with because of...

Considering myself thankful everyday to live in the El Dorado Foothills, I cannot fully express the beauty of Grace Patriot located in Camino. The sprawling vineyards, cozy bungalow and picnic area situated next to a majestic tasting room beckons to be experienced.

Upon your arrival you will most likely be greeted by Trevor. Ladies, don't let his good looks distract you from the views and the amazing wines you are about to taste. This is truly a family run operation. Steve is the owner and visionary. His wife Bea by his side has a sweet demeanor about her and slight Southern accent that makes everything sound amazing. And Tyler, master vintner, crafting his delicious wines and ever so modest about the last medal won with his award winning wines.

I am always thankful for a wonderful glass of wine but ever so thankful to share it with good friends and an amazing back drop as what Grace Patriot...

A niche El Dorado County winery located East of Placerville close to Hwy 50 in between Sacremento and Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Mountain foothills. The winery/tasting room is east to get to and located in a neat area. (Apple Hill). My take away is that this is a prospering family wine-making business where two sons have followed in their dad’s footsteps to master winemaking. They have some interesting varietals. I have visited Lewis Grace more than a dozen times over the past decade. Each time is better than the last. I was just there on 9/4/22 and note that Lewis Grace Winery received several double gold awards from The San Francisco Chronicle as well as accolades from other reputable sources. Many other awards can be seen over the years- a true testament to quality winemaking! Do taste or buy a bottle of the 2021 Chenin Blanc, 2021 Viognier and/or the 2019 TG Cab Sav. ...