Gold Hill Vineyard 



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.
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.
 
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."


In 2001 Gold Hill Vineyard began making award winning beer.

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; especially important in Porter and Stout.
Best Red Ale in California
Honorable Mention: California State Fair, 2011



Member
Gold Hill is a member of the Associated for Wedding Professionals International
Association for Wedding Planners International


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.