Place to eat: Pilot Peak Winery, Penn Valley, California, United States

About this place:

If you happen to be in Grass Valley, CA, and you are looking to taste some Nevada/Sierra County wines make sure you make the trip to Pilot Peak Winery.

After a pleasant country drive you are greeted by a long, sweeping driveway up to the winery. The winery is located on a small hill and overlooks Pilot Peak.

Entering into the tasting room, the winery owner/wine maker and his wife warmly greet you and pour a taste of their white wine. They are friendly and hospitable people who are comfortable to be around. When you are done tasting the white wine, you are encouraged to grab a plate and fill it with appetizers prepared by the winemaker. You are then led out to the lovely, flower-filled courtyard and to a table prepared for you with a flight of three red wines to taste. You are encouraged to take your time, enjoy the views and music, taste the wine and get some more food or wine, if you need a little more to taste.

The wines are extremely food friendly. We took home a case of great wine and a perfect ending to our trip to Nevada County wineries.