press releases and articles
press & accolades
This week in the Love Shack we are delighted to be with Master Winemaker and restaurateur Dr. Grover Lee from Wise Villa Winery in Lincoln, CA. Together we will share simple ways to not only create a delicious romance between food and wine, but also how to use it to spark more connection and romance in our hearts.
Wise Villa Winery was voted #1 Best Winery in the region by Style Magazine for the 7th year in a row!
Adding to their extensive list of Award- Winning wines, Wise Villa Winery was awarded Gold Medals on both of their 2018 Chardonnay and 2018 Pinot Noir at the recent 2020 International Canned Wine Competition.
Julissa Ortiz from Good Day Sacramento discusses our gourmet entrees, spacious and gorgeous outdoor dining locations, and the recent Gold Medals awarded to our Canned Pinot Noir and Chardonnay!
Studio 40 comes out to Wise Villa Winery to taste some wines, enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch, marvel at the gorgeous vineyard views and discuss how Wise Villa is truly a sought after destination in California!
Ashley Williams of Good Day Sacramento comes out to Wise Villa to discuss our approach to social distancing mandates as well as what the winery is offering as things begin to open up again!
COO Ernie Bayless interview with Wine Industry Advisor about our soft re-opening.
Highly Awarded Northern California Winery Among the First to Re-Open in the Wake of COVID-19
A fun Facetime interview with ABC 10 and Dr. Grover Lee! “A Tuscan-inspired bistro overlooking 35 acres of vineyard in Lincoln, California, will spring back to life Friday after being reduced to curbside pick-up orders since mid-March due to the state’s stay-at-home order.Wise Villa Winery is the only vineyard in Placer County with a restaurant, and because of the bistro, they’re able to reopen. But without wine tastings.”
CBS 13 visits the winery to highlight how “Wise Villa Winery is preparing to open its doors for the first time in two months after the state popped the cork, announcing that wineries that serve food in Placer County can reopen.”
Gulston Dart visits Wise Villa Winery’s to discuss our soft reopening and how some NorCal wineries prepare to reopen as coronavirus restrictions are eased.
Gary Gelfand virtually visits Wise Villa Winery to talk with Allison Bayless and Chef Marc about our response to COVID-19 and our curbside wine and food specials!
A Day at Wise Villa Winery: a brief introduction to the winemaking of Wise Villa Winery, by BioFiltro.
Gary & Scott from Studio 40 Live interview Dr. Lee about the last Wine Blending Party of the year: 2019
Dr. Lee Interview with Gary Gelfand of Fox 40 talking about Wise Villa and the Thanksgiving Eve Dinner: 2019
Gary Gelfand of Fox 40 visits Wise Villa Winery to talk about the annual “I Love Lucy” Grape Stomp: 2019
Dr. Grover Lee and Chef Adam interview. Customer Appreciation 50% off Spring Sale: 2017
Lincoln California celebrates wine with their annual ‘Lucy Grape Stomp’. 2016
Award-winning Wise Villa Winery Earns Golden State Winery of the Year from the California State Fair, 2015
Interview with Dr. Grover Lee and Executive Chef at the Bistro: Lincoln winery wins top award at State Fair, 2015
Wise Villa Winery Awarded Golden State Winery of the Year from the CA State Fair, 2015
Wise Villa Winery leads with 14 medals at 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2014!
Wine Winner! How Dr. Grover Lee went from the pharmacy to the vineyard, 2014
Placer winery associations
Visit the Placer County Wine and Grape Assocation website for links to wineries, events in the area, and maps!
Visit the Placer County Vintner’s Assocation website for links to wineries, events in the area, and maps!