Winery Events

Join Dobra Zemlja Winery and our fantastic Amador Wine Country neighbors for Behind the Cellar Door on March 22-23, where you’ll get an exclusive look at the Art of Winemaking in Amador Wine Country! 

 With access to 35 wineries, you’ll enjoy immersive experiences at all of the participating wineries. Here at Dobra Zemlja Winery (meaning good earth in Croatian), join us as we give guests a peek ˜behind the cave door” with an educational barrel/vertical tasting experience of our Estate Syrah with Owner and Winemaker Milan Matulich, mali ‘little’ bites that pair perfectly with a select flight of our˜Big Amador Reds, No Lightweights”, and fantastic wine specials. Zivili!

 Get pre-sale pricing when you purchase by February 28th! Don’t miss your chance to sip, learn, and explore—secure your tickets today at BCDAmador.com!

 Presale Ticket Pricing:

Full Weekend (Saturday-Sunday): $85 (Regular $95)

Single Day (Saturday or Sunday): $60 (Regular $65)

Designated Driver (Per Day): $20

Celebrate Owner and Winemaker Milan Matulich’s 89th Birthday and Dobra Zemlja’s April Club Release on Saturday, April 5th from 11am to 4pm. Listen to live music 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 Barbera and 2020 Sangiovese, 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!

This event is open to the public. Tasting fees apply for non-wine club member groups. There is a $15.00 tasting fee per person, which is individually waived with wine purchase.

Ticket reservations are not required to attend this event, but we would love for you to let us know that you are planning to attend by reserving your tickets at https://Milans89thBirthdayCelebration.eventbrite.com

Wine club members and their groups receive complimentary admission and wine tasting, but ticket reservations are recommended, and the club member must be present. Wine club members will also be able to pick up their April club release wines at this celebration of all things Milan.

Contact us at (209) 245-3183 or tastingroom@dobraz.com for more information.

Tickets On Sale Now - Join Dobra Zemlja Winery and our fantastic Start On Steiner winery neighbors as we celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Spring into Zin on Sunday, April 13th, 2025!

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 the Mediterranean origins of Amador County's favorite varietal, Zinfandel.

Here at Dobra Zemlja Winery, join us as we celebrate all things Zinfandel in Amador County’s first wine cave! Enjoy a select flight of our ‘Big Amador Reds, No Lightweights' paired with seasonally inspired mali (‘little’) bites that bring a taste of Croatia to Amador County. Guests will have the opportunity to experience a barrel tasting of an upcoming vintage of our Estate Zinfandel with our winemaker and owner, Milan Matulich. Event exclusive discounts will be offered on select wines.

Tickets on Sale Now at https://SpringintoZin2025.eventbrite.com

Early Bird Ticket Pricing (Ends March 31st, 2025) - 

Event Ticket: $50 (Regular $60)

Designated Driver Ticket: $10

Calling all wine club members (and wine club members to be)! Celebrate with us on the evening of Saturday, June 21st with live music, good friends, catered BBQ fare from Chef Andy, and great wine!

Check-in starts at 5:30pm and dinner will be served starting at 6:00pm. The tasting room will be closed between 5pm and 5:30pm as we set up for the event.

Wine Club members receive two complimentary admissions and up to eight guest admissions priced at $35.00 per ticket. Max group size is 10.

Listen to live music from local country blues group, Colton Mountain, while enjoying a catered BBQ dinner from Chef Andy. At check-in, you will receive a complimentary glass of your choice of Dobra Zemlja's 'Big Amador Reds, No Lightweights'. Wine will also be available by the bottle and the glass to purchase throughout the evening.

We cannot wait to welcome you for an evening to remember filled with friends (new and old), great wine and food, and live music!

Save the date. Tickets on Sale Soon!

For questions or more information, please contact our General Manager, Laura Irmer, at wineclub@dobraz.com or by phone at (209) 245-3183.