McConnell Estates
Hours
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Overview
McConnell Estates is located on land that has been farmed for five generations by two of Elk Grove’s founding families—the McConnells and the Wackmans.
The 150-year old family homestead was renovated into a boutique winery complete with a tasting room and wine cellar.
Our vineyards and winery are part of the Lodi Region, and we have a wonderful selection of estate-grown and produced wines from varietals grown in their vineyards that are adjacent to their winery and tasting room.
Tasting Fee: $15 waived with purchase of a bottle
Amenities
- Free Parking
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Wine and Beer
Headline: Cozy Family Winery in EG Location: Located just off the highway is a nice little cottage and barn. From the outside McConnell looks like a cozy little home buts quite a bit more than that. It's easy to pass by this place. It seems so small with only a few parking spots out front and going through the front door I feel like I am heading over to family's house for the holiday. But this place boasts a large parking lot and barn used for larger events. On this specific visits we tried this place for the sparkling wine flights. They had reserved seating and it's not a big location when you enter the cottage but it feels so cozy with seating set up throughout the house. On the bigger events they set them up in the barn and when you walk around you see that this place has quite a bit of space with a back patio but also another seating area next to the barn. Perfect for an event or wedding looking over the vineyards. Even though the highway is just on the other side of the roadway, sound wasn't an issue. Service: The staff at this location were great and friendly. They were still setting up some stuff and the printer was being a bit finicky this day so getting a menu of what they were serving for this event too a bit, but that didn't stop the wine and light snacks from coming out. This place does have more of a mom and pop shop vibe and it really works for this location. Drinks: I am not much of a sparkling wine drinker but the options were great and no complaints on that end. The wine and cheese pairings work and they also had quite a bit of snacks that you can buy if you wanted to get more. On prior occasions they do let you bring in food. Not sure if they have any restrictions for these tastings but I would double check before you bring your own charcuterie board. Overall, a great trip and really enjoy this as another local EG winery!
Sunday live music until 4 pm. Fabulous guitar player today. Wine tasting available, beautiful shady setting easy Access close to hwy 99. Great service, Joe poured for us today
I was here for a wedding reception and I'm not sure who was the McConnell Estates employees or part of the catering service. But what I do know is how wonderful and friendly each employee was who poured the wine, which was fabulous! I generally wine taste in Napa or Sonoma however this wine was right up there with many wines in those areas. The grounds are so well kept and the barn style are for the reception was fantastic. I'd highly recommend wine tasting here or booking a party for large event. Plenty of parking, large area for the dance floor and happy and delightful employees.
This is a fun winery with lots of summer concerts with both barn and outside settings. I have never actually been there for tasting, but we buy there wines at events and the are good for the value. In the summer, try their sangria; it’s cool and tasty
Always a fun time at McConnell's. This time was a very nice Labor Day weekend with beautiful surroundings and of course their great wine! Who can beat a bit of wine tasting under the trees on the lawn. Always treated like family at McConnell's! Picked up a bottle of their wonderful Malbec wine, it is wonderful and will have to save for a special occasion!
