Join us as we celebrate winemaker and owner Milan’s 90th birthday on Saturday, April 11th. Festivities to include live music from Late for Dinner, food available to purchase from Chef Andy’s Crossover Kitchen, new wine releases, and more.
Celebrate Owner and Winemaker Milan Matulich’s 90th Birthday and Dobra Zemlja’s April Club Release on Saturday, April 11th from 11am to 4pm. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the one and only Milan!
Listen to live music from Late for Dinner out on our scenic grounds and enjoy delicious locally sourced and seasonal food with an Eastern European twist available to purchase from Chef Andy's Mobile Cross Over Kitchen. We will be debuting during the event our long-awaited 2023 Reserve Barbera as well as barrel tasting one of our signature 'Big Amador Reds, No Lightweights'. Get your photo taken with Milan and even have him sign your favorite bottle!
Reservations are not required to attend, but we would love for you to let us know that you are planning to attend at https://milans90thbirthday.eventbrite.com/
Backyard Nights at D'Agostini Wines are free, family friendly Friday evenings featuring live music, rotating food trucks, and wines served from our outdoor bar. Doors open at 5:30 PM and music runs from 6 to 9 PM. RSVP requested. Picnic table seating is available, but it is first come, first serve, so bringing a lawn chair or blanket never hurts. Pair it all with wines by the glass or bottle from our outdoor bar.
Kids are welcome too. Our activity table will be stocked with games, coloring books, and bubbles. Tickets are free, but please RSVP so we can help our food truck partners prepare.
🍽️Doors and food truck open at 5:30 PM
🎶Live music from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
📍D'Agostini Wines Tasting Room Backyard
Visit https://dagostiniwines.com/events/ to RSVP.
Purchase your tickets early and receive a $10 discount on regular admission tickets. Tickets are now on sale for Spring into Zin 2026! Ticket holders will be able to visit up to five of the eight participating wineries. Regular admission tickets are available for $60+fees and designated driver tickets for $10+fees.
About the Event
Join the Wineries of Start On Steiner as we celebrate the 11th Annual Start On Steiner Spring into Zin happening on Saturday, April 25th, 2026.
Amador County is home to some of the oldest and best Zinfandel vines in the country and many of us here on Steiner Road use these vines to produce exquisite Zinfandel wines. Spring into Zin is a true celebration of this varietal that has a storied history in Amador County.
During the event, you will have the opportunity to explore the Steiner Road wineries and discover the finesse, elegance, history, and diversity of our unique terroir on Amador County’s First Wine Trail. The wineries of Steiner Road will be showcasing a selection of their wines with a focus on Zinfandel. Selections will range from old vines, to blends, current releases, and barrel tastings that will be perfectly paired with unique small food bites that will tell the story of California's favorite varietal, Zinfandel.
How it works
You will have approximately 1 hour for your visit at each of the participating wineries on the day of the event and will be able to visit up to five participating wineries during the event. Please place your order on the ticket page for the winery that you will be visiting first at 11am on the day of the event. The winery location you select as your starting location will have your event glasses, wristbands, and event passports. Please select only one winery as your starting location. Reservations are not required at the participating wineries with the exception of selecting your starting location when purchasing your event tickets. Contact us at startonsteiner@gmail.com for any questions.
Participating Wineries Map
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