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Hours of Operation
Daily: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Groups of 8 or more, limousines and buses require an appointment for tasting. We want to ensure that we are properly staffed to provide a memorable and enjoyable wine tasting experience to all of our customers. Please call the winery, (209) 245-6150 or email us to set up an appointment!
host your next event at amador cellars!
Amador Cellars, with its old world ambiance and vineyard setting, creates a very memorable venue for your special event. Our Facilities are available for parties, family reunions, corporate off-sites (great for team building and/or strategic planning), or group wine tastings with the winemaker. Our winery and grounds can generally accommodate up to 100 special event guests when both the winery and grounds are dedicated to your event. Parties of up to 25 have been accommodated during and simultaneous with our tasting room hours. We are open daily 11am - 5pm. All special event reservations are subject to first come first served. We encourage you to visit our winery at no obligation and to discuss your special event needs with my wife and I.

Parties, Family Reunions and Events: 20 to 100 Attendees
Our facilities can be reserved for your special event for up to 8 hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., 7 days per week, excluding Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Separate arrangements are required for catering (food & seating) and music (live or DJ) and are subject to our review and approval. The Facility Use Fee is $1000 per event when Amador Cellars wines are included in the beverage selection.

Corporate Off-Sites and Private Wine Tastings: Up to 20 Attendees
Our facilities can be reserved for your special event for up to 8 hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., 7 days per week. We can generally accommodate these events during our scheduled wine tasting hours noted above. Separate arrangements are required for catering (food & seating) and music (live or DJ) and are subject to our review and approval. The Facility Use fee is $500 per event and requires Amador Cellars wines to be included in the beverage selection.

amador cellars 2012 calendar

» February 11th & 12th
Valentines Day Cellarbration
Bring your sweetheart for a delightful tasting treat at Amador Cellars this Valentine Weekend. We will be pairing our ‘08 Late Harvest Zinfandel with chocolate truffles – Cupid’s favorite! Our regular full tasting list will be available, as well as the first release of our delicious ‘09 Estate Zinfandel.

» March 3rd & 4th
Behind the Cellar Door
Please visit www.amadorwines.com for details.

» Wednesday, May 9th
Quarterly Cellar Club Release

amador cellars recipe requests

» Cocktail Meatballs in Tomato-Saffron Sauce
Served during our 7th Anniversary Celebration

We like to use a nonstick skillet in this recipe because it prevents the tender meatballs from sticking to the pan and breaking apart. Serve with toothpicks or cocktail forks.

Meatballs
2 slices hearty white sandwich bread, torn into small pieces
1/3 cup whole milk
8 ounces 85 percent lean ground beef
8 ounces ground pork
¼ cup grated Manchego or Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
l large egg yolk
l garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce
l small onion
l small tomato, cored, seeded, and chopped medium
¼ teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
¼ teaspoon paprika
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine
l tablespoon minced fresh parsley
l tablespoon finely chopped almonds
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon salt
Pinch pepper

  1. FOR THE MEATBALLS: In large bowl, mash bread and milk together to form smooth paste. Add ground beef, ground pork, Manchego, parsley, egg yolk, garlic, salt, and pepper and mix with hands until uniform. Shape into forty l-inch round meat-balls, about 1 tablespoon each. (Meatballs can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)
  2. Heat oil in l2-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add half of meatballs and brown on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes; transfer to paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining meatballs; transfer to plate.
  3. FOR THE SAUCE: Discard all but 1 tablespoon fat left in skillet. Add onion, and cook over medium heat, scraping browned bits, until very soft and lightly browned, 6 to 9 minutes. Stir in tomato, saffron, and paprika and cook for 1 minute. Stir in broth and wine. (Sauce can be held in skillet for up to 2 hours; return to simmer and add water as needed to adjust consistency.)
  4. Carefully add meatballs to skillet, cover, and simmer until just cooked through, about 10 minutes. Combine parsley, almonds, garlic, salt, and pepper in bowl. Gently stir parsley mixture into skillet. Transfer meatballs and sauce to serving dish and serve.

From: America’s Test Kitchen Menu Cookbook
retail friends of amador cellars

» Cafe Meuse
1400 Pacific Avenue (@Hyde St)
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 928-6674
www.cafemeuse.com

» Susan's Place Wine Bar and Eatery
15 Eureka Street
Sutter Creek, CA 95685-4186
(209) 267-0945
www.susansplace.com

» The Imperial
14202 Old Highway 49
Amador City, CA 95601
(209) 267-9172
www.imperialamador.com

» The Cellar Wine and Cheese Bar
727 Sutter Street
Folsom, CA 95630-2546
(916) 293-9332
www.thecellarwinebar.com

» Plaza Foods
7248 Murieta Pkwy
Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
(916) 354-2303

» Taste Restaurant
9402 Main Street
Plymouth, CA 95669
(209) 245-3463
www.restauranttaste.com

» Gold Vine Grill
6028 Grizzly Flat Road
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 626-4042
www.goldvinegrill.com

» The Winesmith
346 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667-5606
(530) 622-0516
www.thewinesmith.com

» Cafe Luna
451 Main Street
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-8669

» Clark's Corner
12 West Main Street
Ione, CA 95640
(209) 274-0228
www.clarkscornerione.com

» The Nugget - El Dorado Hills
4500 Post Street
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 933-1433
www.nuggetmarket.com

» New Leaf Markets
1121 Pacific Ave
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 466-9060
www.newleaf.com

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