Join us Above the Rush
Calaveras County, Ca.
A place for dreamers to leave behind the rush of life; to look up at the stars through the Big Trees, reflect on the preciousness of life as the water cascades majestically down to the reservoir. Our vineyard is nestled at 2200 ft amongst rolling, golden hills, with the essence of the gold rush that made this region famous. Our family offers you our small craft, sustainably grown, meticulously made wine from our dreamy backyard. We are Calaveras County in a bottle.
Above the Rush Tasting Room OPEN Thursday – Sunday offering a paired menu.
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It all starts with the Vineyard
California Certified Sustainable Vineyard – Aloria Vineyards Calaveras County, Sierra Foothills AVA. Established 1996.
We source 100% of our grapes from our estate: Aloria Vineyards, a 52 acre vineyard on a 120 acre ranch overlooking New Melones Reservoir. We control the process from end to end – pruning, fertilizing, watering, harvesting – to provide the best possible grapes for our wines.
Featuring Spanish and Italian Wines from our Estate
We have a wide selection wines to satisfy every palate, but check out some of our award winning favorites and current special buys.
Weddings at our Estate: Aloria Vineyards
Welcome to Aloria Vineyards! Our one-of-a-kind vineyard location sits on rolling, golden hills on the serene Airola Peninsula, surrounded by New Melones Reservoir. Our 120 acre Vineyard is studded with unparalleled views, our all-estate family run winery, and unique Vineyard Quarry Event Space and Wine Bar which provides the perfect destination to showcase your special day.
Recent News & Articles
- Michael Kelly, California Wines & Wineries: 2019 Above the Rush Tempranillo
- Michael Kelly, California Wines &Wineries: 2021 Verdejo A Rare and Unique Wine
- Flights and Bites at Above the Rush
Our brandy is local and hand crafted. We hand harvested the grapes from our vineyard and sent the wine from our winery to Hinterhaus Distillery in Arnold, where they masterfully created a brandy we are so proud to offer at our tasting rooms for purchase. Whether you are a purest, or prefer it in Egg Nog, or in an Old Fashioned, and even in baking recipes, it is fantastic!
Meanwhile, I’ll be drinking Malbec (well, with our traditional Shirazzy Sparkling Shiraz bubbly toast!) for Thanksgiving Dinner and will be making Malbec’s Brandy Christmas Balls (aka “Rum Balls”).
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Visit Us for Wonderful Wine Tasting Experiences
NOW OPEN 3210 Main. St. Vallecito
Our tasting room is located right off Hwy 4 offering indoor and outdoor tastings and paired menu options.
- Personalized Group Tasting—a seated tasting with dedicated staff. We ask that groups of 4 or more make a reservation so we can better serve you.
Vineyard Tours, picnics and tastings for Wine Club Family available by appointment.