About
Yankee Hill Winery and Cooking School is the oldest winery in the Sierra Foothills, established in 1970 in historic Columbia, California. Run by Ron Erickson, winemaker, chef, and instructor, it combines wine production with a year-round cooking school offering hands-on classes using natural ingredients with no more than seven per recipe. Classes are fun, available for adults, children, and private groups, often paired with wine.
Oldest winery in the Sierra Foothills
Cooking school with simple natural ingredients (max 7 per recipe)
Fun classes often paired with wine, gift certificates available
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Products
Yankee Hill Cabernet Sauvignon
A bold and structured Cabernet with notes of blackberry, cassis, and a hint of oak.
Yankee Hill Chardonnay
A crisp and refreshing Chardonnay with flavors of green apple, citrus, and a buttery finish.
Yankee Hill Merlot
Smooth and velvety with notes of plum, chocolate, and soft tannins.
Yankee Hill Rosé
A light and refreshing Rosé with hints of strawberry and watermelon.
Yankee Hill Zinfandel
A robust Zinfandel with jammy fruit flavors, peppery spice, and a long finish.
Awards
Gold Medal, California State Fair Wine Competition 2021
2021
Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Cooking Classes
almost every Saturday morning, year-round; private groups any day
Variety of cuisines, hands-on, for 16+ participants, children welcome