Art is great and the setting is unique! And, of course, the wines are exceptional!! Unfortunately the tasting charge has gone up as happens everywhere but, of course, waived as we bought several bottles. Also wine club is quarterly and no choice of wines if on the 3 bottle plan. Really like other clubs that let you choose...
Daniel Armendariz
Great small winery with great staff and atmosphere.
Nancy R.
The wine is very good there, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. And the ground are pretty!
Steve L.
Amazing wine, even more amazing staff! Highly recommended winery and the special events are a fantastic good time!
Linda S.
Visited this place yesterday with some girlfriends. It is easy to find, right off of Highway 99. Who knew Elk Grove has such great wineries? The winery is housed in an old farmhouse and has a beautiful outdoor garden for tasting. There is also an enclosed patio if you prefer to sit inside. Tastings are very reasonable, $10 classic and $15 for elite. The tasting is waived with the purchase of one bottle. They also have a small selection of charcuterie items to purchase and enjoy with your wine. Even if you do not drink wine this place is worth a visit just for the beauty of it. They also host events and concerts here in their barn. I will definitely be visiting McConnell Estates again.
Bruce O.
McConnell Winery, Elk Grove, CA - July 7, 2023We attended a reservation only "Barn Night" event at this winery that included a live band (Hipster Cocktail Party), a food truck (West Coast Tacos), and wine (McConnell's). The venue is spacious, with some shaded outdoor seating and covered indoor seating in the barn. The stage is fairly small at ground level, but it's sufficient for musicians to do their craft.Our friends had made reservations in advance, and we met them in the parking lot before walking in. We decided to sit in the barn area so that we would have plenty of shade. The wine bar is indoors in the barn as well.Servers come to your table and take your drink orders. Menus were at our table so we were able to figure out what our choices were. We decided to order a bottle of Tempernillo and a bottle of Chardonnay. I was happy with both choices.West Coast taco does a fantastic job. We got 4 carne asada tacos and 4 Anaheim Pig carnitas tacos that we shared as a group - $36. We ordered another bottle of Cabernet Savignon and that was very tasty as well.This is a fun venue to come to, and I would do it again!
Nicole B.
This cute winery is literally a 5 minute drive from my home. I have not frequented it much as I would normally go into Lodi for wine tasting and purchasing. I came here late last year for a tasting and really enjoyed myself. The tasting was affordable, and the young male host was so informative, generous, and knowledgeable about the wines. There is plenty of room to spread out indoors or outside to enjoy your wine. They do sell charcuterie type snacks to accompany your wine. I had such a great experience that I decided to join their wine club. They also host all types of events in the summer, like Barn nights with live music and then outdoor cover band concerts. While I haven't found the perfect white or red for me here yet I definitely enjoy my experiences here. If you are local in the area, stop by for a tasting, and I promise you will enjoy yourself
Jeff L.
Amazing wedding lighting by LARCOM's Lighting! This is definitely one of the most beautiful venues and wineries in the area! The staff is extremely professional and will work to make your special day amazing! I love the country feel. The barn is one of a kind and gorgeous inside and out! I would highly recommend them for your next event!
Judy Schulz
Always a fun time at McConnell's. This time was a very nice Mother's Day brunch with excellent food, good music, beautiful surroundings and of course their great wine! Then a bit of wine tasting under the trees on the lawn. Always treated like family at McConnell's! Picked up a bottle of their limited edition anniversary wine, it is wonderful and will have to save it for a special occasion!
Good wine! We went last weekend for a wine tasting with some friends. They had reservations, but when we arrived, it didn't seem like the winery knew we were coming. The reservations seemed meaningless. The place was already packed and only two servers were working. We found our own seating outside on the beautiful grounds but the server never came out with wine. They were packed, so we understood but service was severely lacking compared to other wineries we have visited.
Ashika Prasad
My friend and I love coming out here. We catch up and drink wine. The atmosphere is so relaxing. We always get the sangria. Staff is amazing, very attentive, and helpful. Would totally recommend this place
Danny Camacho
Great place to relax & enjoy some wine with family & friends. Great staff and always a wonderful time.
Fairy T.
This gem of a winery is located off the local wine trail in Elk Grove but it's well worth the effort to venture out their way. The estate is adorned with a magnificent tree that supports a wooden swing for two, painted in white. As you glide up the steps into a renovated old farm house adorned with spacious rooms, lined with tables and couches with fluffy pillows, you see a wall of wine. The day were were there, their wall of wine was eye-catching and we promptly ordered BOTH tasting menus. Art, our gracious host for the day, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He introduced us to the plethora of wines they make and the story behind each wine, his enthusiasm for the wine was contagious. They host a good variety of wine that include a Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Zinfandel and several blends just to name a few. My favorite was the Zinfandel wine, I'm a s***** for a jammy zin! Suffice to say, we walked out with a bottle and (2) smiles with the intention of returning for another afternoon of great wine, great service and comfy sipping. Please pay them a visit if you are in Elk Grove or anywhere in the area, your palate will be pleased and any of their bottles will be a worthy addition to your wine collection.
Mary Firebaugh
Very nice place, room for events. Awesome wine, great service... really nice place
Art is great and the setting is unique! And, of course, the wines are exceptional!! Unfortunately the tasting charge has gone up as happens everywhere but, of course, waived as we bought several bottles. Also wine club is quarterly and no choice of wines if on the 3 bottle plan. Really like other clubs that let you choose...
Great small winery with great staff and atmosphere.
The wine is very good there, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. And the ground are pretty!
Amazing wine, even more amazing staff! Highly recommended winery and the special events are a fantastic good time!
Visited this place yesterday with some girlfriends. It is easy to find, right off of Highway 99. Who knew Elk Grove has such great wineries? The winery is housed in an old farmhouse and has a beautiful outdoor garden for tasting. There is also an enclosed patio if you prefer to sit inside. Tastings are very reasonable, $10 classic and $15 for elite. The tasting is waived with the purchase of one bottle. They also have a small selection of charcuterie items to purchase and enjoy with your wine. Even if you do not drink wine this place is worth a visit just for the beauty of it. They also host events and concerts here in their barn. I will definitely be visiting McConnell Estates again.
McConnell Winery, Elk Grove, CA - July 7, 2023We attended a reservation only "Barn Night" event at this winery that included a live band (Hipster Cocktail Party), a food truck (West Coast Tacos), and wine (McConnell's). The venue is spacious, with some shaded outdoor seating and covered indoor seating in the barn. The stage is fairly small at ground level, but it's sufficient for musicians to do their craft.Our friends had made reservations in advance, and we met them in the parking lot before walking in. We decided to sit in the barn area so that we would have plenty of shade. The wine bar is indoors in the barn as well.Servers come to your table and take your drink orders. Menus were at our table so we were able to figure out what our choices were. We decided to order a bottle of Tempernillo and a bottle of Chardonnay. I was happy with both choices.West Coast taco does a fantastic job. We got 4 carne asada tacos and 4 Anaheim Pig carnitas tacos that we shared as a group - $36. We ordered another bottle of Cabernet Savignon and that was very tasty as well.This is a fun venue to come to, and I would do it again!
This cute winery is literally a 5 minute drive from my home. I have not frequented it much as I would normally go into Lodi for wine tasting and purchasing. I came here late last year for a tasting and really enjoyed myself. The tasting was affordable, and the young male host was so informative, generous, and knowledgeable about the wines. There is plenty of room to spread out indoors or outside to enjoy your wine. They do sell charcuterie type snacks to accompany your wine. I had such a great experience that I decided to join their wine club. They also host all types of events in the summer, like Barn nights with live music and then outdoor cover band concerts. While I haven't found the perfect white or red for me here yet I definitely enjoy my experiences here. If you are local in the area, stop by for a tasting, and I promise you will enjoy yourself
Amazing wedding lighting by LARCOM's Lighting! This is definitely one of the most beautiful venues and wineries in the area! The staff is extremely professional and will work to make your special day amazing! I love the country feel. The barn is one of a kind and gorgeous inside and out! I would highly recommend them for your next event!
Always a fun time at McConnell's. This time was a very nice Mother's Day brunch with excellent food, good music, beautiful surroundings and of course their great wine! Then a bit of wine tasting under the trees on the lawn. Always treated like family at McConnell's! Picked up a bottle of their limited edition anniversary wine, it is wonderful and will have to save it for a special occasion!
Always a wonderful experience!
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Good wine! We went last weekend for a wine tasting with some friends. They had reservations, but when we arrived, it didn't seem like the winery knew we were coming. The reservations seemed meaningless. The place was already packed and only two servers were working. We found our own seating outside on the beautiful grounds but the server never came out with wine. They were packed, so we understood but service was severely lacking compared to other wineries we have visited.
My friend and I love coming out here. We catch up and drink wine. The atmosphere is so relaxing. We always get the sangria. Staff is amazing, very attentive, and helpful. Would totally recommend this place
Great place to relax & enjoy some wine with family & friends. Great staff and always a wonderful time.
This gem of a winery is located off the local wine trail in Elk Grove but it's well worth the effort to venture out their way. The estate is adorned with a magnificent tree that supports a wooden swing for two, painted in white. As you glide up the steps into a renovated old farm house adorned with spacious rooms, lined with tables and couches with fluffy pillows, you see a wall of wine. The day were were there, their wall of wine was eye-catching and we promptly ordered BOTH tasting menus. Art, our gracious host for the day, was very friendly and knowledgeable. He introduced us to the plethora of wines they make and the story behind each wine, his enthusiasm for the wine was contagious. They host a good variety of wine that include a Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Zinfandel and several blends just to name a few. My favorite was the Zinfandel wine, I'm a s***** for a jammy zin! Suffice to say, we walked out with a bottle and (2) smiles with the intention of returning for another afternoon of great wine, great service and comfy sipping. Please pay them a visit if you are in Elk Grove or anywhere in the area, your palate will be pleased and any of their bottles will be a worthy addition to your wine collection.
Very nice place, room for events. Awesome wine, great service... really nice place