Amphora Winery
Amphora Winery
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11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 4:30 PM
About
Amphora is a small family winery producing a variety of wines in small lots of 100-200 cases. Some of these wines are fermented and/or aged in clay Amphorae that were hand-made in Italy, others are fermented in 1 ton bins, punched down by hand, then aged in traditional oak barrels. Currently the red varietals produced include Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Teroldego and Zinfandel. We also produce a white wine, Vermentino, a sparkling Blanc de Noirs, and a Rose. The owner/winemaker is hands-on and is at the winery most days. He frequently will be the one to do a tasting, or if not, at least come and say hi and answer any questions. Reservations are recommended, but not required.
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Kiwibridget
Renwick, New Zealand11 contributions
Oct 2019
I’ve been a PS fan for decades starting with Concannon back in the 80’s - but this one blew our minds! EVERYTHING one would want in a *BIG* red - front, mid, back palate; smooth mouth feel; lasting finish... every sip was remarkable. The 2010 Amphora Bevitt/Walcott is truly EXCEPTIONAL!!!
Written February 5, 2020
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chgo36
Washington DC, DC41 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
I have been to literally hundreds of wineries covering almost every wine region in CA along with the Pacific NW. Amphora has got to be my favorite. Rick Hutchinson is the owner/winemaker and chances are if you visit, he will be there. He makes well over a dozen varietals, many of which you don’t find often. One of my favorites is his Barbera but to be honest I have not tried one of his wines that I did not think was great. In my opinion, his wines are the best around and much more reasonable on the wallet then the fancy labels over in Napa!
Stop in for a visit but give yourself some time to enjoy his wines as he has plenty to choose from!
Stop in for a visit but give yourself some time to enjoy his wines as he has plenty to choose from!
Written January 27, 2020
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Johnny Trekkie
San Diego, CA11,465 contributions
Jan 2020
I've been continuously drinking wine around the world for the past 4 years since my last review Amphora...Amphora still has the best wine anywhere. Austria, Portugal, Italy, Spain, France, Greece, Napa, Temecula...Amphora is still the best! Its not the cheapest, but the best wines are never cheap. You can get some very good wines for $30-60+. If I was a local, I'd definitely join the wine club.
Also, the owner Rick, is still an incredible and fun guy to be around. Hopefully he's there when you visit!
Also, the owner Rick, is still an incredible and fun guy to be around. Hopefully he's there when you visit!
Written April 9, 2020
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Sept 2024 • Family
Fabulous. Outstanding wines, small production, unique aging vessels (genuine amphorae from Italian clay) for some varietals. Prepare to relax and enjoy Rick's artistry - under the care and tutelage of the knowledgeable and gracious sommelier, Bridget. Seriously. Not to be missed.
Written September 20, 2024
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Gregory G
Frisco, TX581 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
The terra cotta amphorae made in Italia brings a different style to the wine. Had a generous tasting and no other customers just before the holidays. Aglianico was my favorite because it is uniquely Italian. Every bottle is priced at just under $40.
Written December 8, 2019
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nyki724
Sarasota, FL123 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Rick, shared an amazing assortment wines. The ambiance wonderful. The selection wines are divine. A must to visit! Ricky The dog greets everyone and is super sweet.
Written May 7, 2021
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Johnny Trekkie
San Diego, CA11,465 contributions
Jan 2016 • Friends
Been coming here for years now...Amphora still has the best tasting wines in the entire Napa and Sonoma counties...and great people running it.
If you happen to be helped by Rick the owner, he is still very loose and liberal with the wine pours. Great guy!
If you happen to be helped by Rick the owner, he is still very loose and liberal with the wine pours. Great guy!
Written January 19, 2016
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sfmaria101
Healdsburg, CA262 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
In addition to the zins which Dry Creek is famous for, Amphora produces some more obscure varieties such as tempranillo. Caution, though if you sign up for their wine club, and stay less than a year, they will dock you $75.00.- the first time this has ever happened to me in a wine club.ARGHHH! Not terribly consumer-friendly , in my opinion!
Written April 25, 2015
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Kat
Phoenix, AZ11 contributions
Jan 2025 • Friends
This is a gem of a winery with all the right tastes and flavors! Bridget and Rick were welcoming and informative about their wine, its journey, and how the continue to learn. We joined and are so Otro be a part of this amazing family!
Written January 19, 2025
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D B R
Davis, CA2 contributions
Jun 2023 • Family
To get the obvious out of the way first, the wines were superb. In color, in aroma, in brightness, in balance, and in varietal purity.
As for the experience, I've wracked my memory for a wine-tasting experience as satisfying as that at Amphora.
Had the wines not been superb, all the bells and whistles in the world wouldn't have made a difference. But to taste the wines over a long period of time--not rushed, in other words: the opposite, in fact--with pretty much every facet of the operation brought to light, integrated into the experience of tasting, was an enlightening and extremely satisfying experience.
Not to drone on, but enlightening may be the key word here, because both wines and the makers of the wine were truly enlightening.
I can't recommend Amphora highly enough.
As for the experience, I've wracked my memory for a wine-tasting experience as satisfying as that at Amphora.
Had the wines not been superb, all the bells and whistles in the world wouldn't have made a difference. But to taste the wines over a long period of time--not rushed, in other words: the opposite, in fact--with pretty much every facet of the operation brought to light, integrated into the experience of tasting, was an enlightening and extremely satisfying experience.
Not to drone on, but enlightening may be the key word here, because both wines and the makers of the wine were truly enlightening.
I can't recommend Amphora highly enough.
Written June 27, 2023
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