Our
Wedding
Planner
is a free
downloadable PDF which - in addition to images of the
vineyard and reception hall - includes sources for
photography, floral designs, local lodging, party
rentals,
cupcakes, caterers, DJs, MCs, musicians, linens, wedding insurance and
horse-drawn carriage services.
The
General Manager
(Hank's daughter, Bryna) was married on the
property, has experience in wedding planning and project
management and can provide information on service providers including
DJ's, photographers, florist and caterers as well
as bird releases and horse-drawn carriages.
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History
Gold
Hill Vineyard was founded in 1980 by Hank Battjes.
Hank
worked
for 27 years as an electrical engineer at GTE. During those years, Hank
increased his knowledge of home wine making, applying it to his hobby
and passion. Pursuing his dream he searched for
suitable land and when a friend, Bruce, suggested 5 acres of vineyard on an 80
acre
parcel near Coloma, California, he bought it. Bruce still visits
the now much larger vineyard, winery and brewery.
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For the next 10
years
Hank
commuted from his Palo Alto home, expanding the
vineyard to 40 acres. By 1985 the winery was bonded and in 1989 Hank
completed the process of hobby to award-winning winery.
Over
time ten
more acres were planted, creating today's 50 acre vineyard. |
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Gold Hill Vineyard has been
producing
gold medal winning Bordeaux style
reds and Chardonnay since 1985 and for ten years has
offered
award winning Italian and Rhone varietals. Gold
Hill's
barrel room houses 2,500 cases of award winning wines produced
annually.
A long-term approach is
taken in sustainable vineyard management. As the French write: "As long
as man seeks to correct nature instead of listening to her, following
her, and helping her, he will be on the road of error."
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In
2001 Gold Hill Vineyard began making award winning beer.
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Six
beers are produced in the small brewery. Each 7 barrel batch requires
two days to produce and
another two weeks to age. The process employs old brewery practices
including a single, high sparge temperature, ensuring a rich finish;
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Best
Red Ale
in California
Honorable
Mention: California
State Fair,
2011
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Member
Association
for Wedding
Planners International
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Located one mile
from the historic gold mining town of Coloma and Sutter's Mill, the
winery is open Thursday
through Sunday year-round and
by appointment.
5660 Vineyard Lane
Placerville, CA
530 626 6522
Picnics,
weddings and private parties are accomodated inside or outside for
parties up to 200 attendees. An events coordinator can show you the
property and offer suggestions for your venue and provide contact
information for photographers, caterers, florists and hoteliers.
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