About
Paul J Wines is a family-owned winery in Amador County, California, specializing in crisp white wines and bold reds sourced from local vineyards like Fox Creek and Shenandoah Valley. They offer tastings in a rustic tasting room built from local cedar, pine, and corrugated metal, and host weddings, special events, and reserve winemaker dinners. Signature blends are named after family members, with a focus on Zinfandel, Barbera, and Portuguese varietals.
Old Vine Zinfandel from Fox Creek
Family-named red blends
Reserve slow-aged wines
Local Amador County sourcing
What They Make
2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Made with grapes sourced from the Shenandoah Valley. Delightfully crisp with notes of citrus and tropical fruit.
2023 Chardonnay
Signature flagship Chardonnay 100% barrel fermented in New French Oak. Buttery, tropical fruit finish from Mendocino and Clarksburg grapes.
2020 Zinfandel
Rich Old Vine Zin with notes of blackberry and black pepper from 85 year old vines at Fox Creek Vineyards.
2021 Barbera
Notes of vanilla, ripe plum, and cherry. Grown at Fox Creek Vineyards.
2020 Camille's Red Blend
50% Tinta Cao and 50% Souzao with bright pomegranate flavors and dry, earthy finish. Named after Paul's daughter.
2021 Kayce Calvin Red Blend
Rich and smooth blend of Zinfandel, Tannat, Malbec, and Petite Sirah. Named after Paul's grandson Kayce and his pal Calvin.
2020 Petite Sirah
Deep flavors of ripe blackberries and dark chocolate from Fox Creek Vineyards. Coming soon.
2020 Tannat
Southern French varietal with smokey, bold tannins and intense plum and raspberry flavors. Grown in Lodi.
2020 Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Reserve wine, slow aged.
Awards
Gold Medal, Amador County Wine Competition 2021
2021
Silver Medal, California State Fair 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Winery Events
Check What's New section
Upcoming events listed under What's New.
Weddings
Available
Host weddings at the winery.
Reserve Winemaker Dinner
Part of Reserve Wines club.
Latest News
Fall 2025 season lineup includes four white wines and several reds. 2020 Petite Sirah coming soon. Check What's New for newest wines and upcoming events.