Todd Taylor Wines

Our first time at the sugar mill to try some wines and Todd Taylor was the last stop. Really glad we decided to try their wines, strong selection of reds with a decent amount of tannins. We were torn between the 2011 Zinfandel and 2014 Pinot as the favorite, ended up purchasing the 2011 ($ 20 price point difference). Todd himself was actually onsite and signed the bottle. Great service and in my opinion the wines are the best the mill has to offer.

Some of the best red wine I’ve ever tasted! Cozy and friendly atmosphere. Really enjoyed the trip there.

Truly wonderful Zinfandel from the Clockspring Vineyards. I would give it 10 stars!

My favorite winery! I love all the wine — it’s really good. They only make red wines which is what I drink. Todd is always super nice and usually there every time we go. I suggest that everyone who likes red wine try this place. Delicious!

Todd Taylor was the reason I started coming back to the Sugar Mill. All they serve is reds, and to me, that’s all they need to serve, as their wines always make my pallet so happy.
If you want to learn about reds and talk to people that are passionate about what they do, Todd Taylor Wines is the place to go. If you join their wine club, you will not be disappointed in their wine club events that they hold every other month. Always a fun time!

My friends and I had such a great experience tasting here! It was my first time at the Old Sugar Mill and I’m definitely not a wine expert. But the Todd Taylor sommeliers were patient with us and were so knowledgeable about their wines. Todd’s wife even ended up helping us! She told us the story of how Todd Taylor Wines originated – you can tell that they love what they do. My favorite was the Cab Franc, which I unfortunately couldn’t purchase since all their wines are pretty expensive. But the tasting is free!

Love TT wines and I’m not a big wine fan. They are pretty expensive, but they can be savored. Since we are members we love going to the tasting parties every 2 months and for the yummy food they serve.

Get to know these wines and the family behind them because your life will be richer for it.
Tried the Cab Franc and immediately joined the wine club. That was six months ago and things keep getting better and better. The wines are magnificent but that is just the beginning of the fun.
Todd overflows with passion for wine. He gladly shares his tips-​and-​tricks of wine making against a backdrop of insider stories (e.g. the winery makes Syrah when Gloria Taylor’s stash gets low). He also hosts great events. On Saturday we enjoyed the BBQ filet mignon and caprese salad served in the barrel room. Amazingly, we met fellow wine club members that live a few blocks away from our home.

Just attended their wine club party last wkend. Filet mignon & caprese salad, YUM! also tasted 5 magnificent wines. This is a first class winery with great reds! Always an enjoyable time here at the Sugar Mill. I consider Todd Taylor the best winery at this venue.

Great red wines, Great tasting experience. This may have to be my next wine club membership.
Todd Taylor personally pours the wines and takes the time to explain each element.
This place has always been on the top of my list.

Located in the Sugar Mill in Clarksburg. No tasting fee here. The first wine I tasted there was their finest. A 2011 Primitivo Blue House. $ 30 for non-​wine club members. A tasty wine. The others were ok, but not extraordinary.

Todd Taylor was the first place I visited at the Old Sugar Mill and I must say I was impressed. Not only is the Sugar Mill a unique and gorgeous building right by the river, the wine tasting rooms inside are so much fun. Todd Taylor is one of the few rooms that do free wine tasting, but don’t expect to walk out of there with your wallet intact! With wines that taste this good, you’ll surly be taking home a bottle or two.

Oh, the Old Sugar Mill… what a beautiful building. The exposed brick and natural lighting give this place such a relaxed feel. What better place for wine tasting than this laid back little venue that’s so close to Sacramento. It’s home to 7 or 8 mom and pop wineries, and one of my favorites is Todd Taylor wines.
While all their wines that I’ve tasted are luscious, some of my favorites include their Tempranillo, the Cab 2010 Reserve, and of course their oh so beautiful Cab Franc. You’ll also enjoy being able to talk with Todd and his wife about their wines since you often find them pouring.

I love wine tasting, and Todd Taylor was in my top 5 of best wineries to date. A friend and I stopped by the Sugarmill and went to TT first after reading the stellar Unilocal reviews. They do not lie!
The Sugarmill was packed when we got there, but the tasting staff were attentive and informative, without being condescending. Even Todd (himself) talked with a bunch of patrons and humored us with questions he’s probably answered a million times before. He makes single vintage/​vineyard/​varietal wines, and he does it damn well. Even on a budget, both my friend and I picked up a bottle (most are priced in the $ 30-​$ 40 range). I can’t wait to share mine, and hopefully join the wine club!

Won a bottle as part of a raffle package and this is a damn good wine!
Have the 2008 Zin and your girl is smiling from ear to ear. Okay, so wine makes me smile period.
I can’t give you all of the wine lingo to explain this, I just know what I like… and this… I like!

By far, the best wines at the Old Sugar Mill.
The reds are powerful and complex. The folks pouring (usually Todd Taylor and his wife Gloria, but sometimes others) are knowledgeable and care about the wine. Once they realize that you also care about wine (if that does describe you) they will pour all kind of stuff for you that is not on the tasting list for the day, because they clearly love their wine and are a little more interested in the crowd that’s not just there to get drunk for free.

After several visits over the years to the Sugar Mill, I have to reiterate how superb Todd’s wines are! My favorites are consistently the Pinot Noir and the Primitivo, though they’re all just so good. They’re on the higher end for me, as I usually pay $ 15-​$ 20 for a bottle and these are more like in the $ 30 range, but quality sells itself, and I usually keep at least a few TT wines on hand at home.
The pourers are always very sweet and knowledgable, never pretentious.
Free tastings… Amazing wine… Great company. Come out here on a sunny day and enjoy the drive, or on a rainy day to pick up your spirits (heh… get it?).

Five stars alone just for the customer service here. Unpretentious, totally customer-​focused and very easy to do «wine talk» with. I ended up chatting with the winemaker’s wife.
To me, Todd Taylor sums up the feel of what a «boutique» one-​of-​a-​kind winery is like. For starters, there are no blends. And there are only reds. They feature single grape varieties from specific wine growers. From the tasting menu, the cab sav is the only one that is not locally grown — it comes from an area just north of the Paso Robles region. (I forgot the name!)
The sangiovese was very drinkable — I am usually not a fan of sangiovese; however this one was smooth, balanced and not too fruity. But then, everyone’s palate differs, right?
The syrah (usually not available for tasting) had notes of pink grapefruit, something that I typically taste berry in. Very different! I can’t say it was my favorite, but it would make a great bottle for syrah (or shiraz) fans for something a little off the beaten path.
Their zinfandel is sourced from non-​irrigated old vines, meaning the fruit is VERY concentrated. Wow.
Thoroughly enjoyed my experience here — I think it’s great that there is not a tasting fee which encourages people to try the wines. Unfortunately I had just spent my «wine allowance» on some old half barrels for landscaping. But I am definitely coming back with $$$ in hand and recommending this winery to others!

Every time my husband and I have an excuse to come do some wine tasting here, we’re all over it. This is especially a big deal for me because I am a white wine person, and TT only does red wines. They MUST be good if I like ‘em! My absolute favorites are the Sangiovese and the Primitivo. Oh my god, the Sangiovese is so good I could stick it right in my butt! Kidding, kidding… my husband likes the Tempranillo and the Cabernet (too bitey for me). All of the wines are pure varietals (he doesn’t do any blends) and every time I’ve been there, Todd and his wife Gloria have been behind the bar pouring and answering questions about the wine. Get them talking and you can learn a lot — they’re really into what they do and you can tell they enjoy their creations.

I had a good experience with the people doing the wine tasting. I am partial to white wines. They only make reds. They were the first place I stopped as The Old Sugar Mill has 5 wineries. The hostess made sure to let me know they only had spicier reds and suggested that I go to the other places with whites and come back at the end.
This was my last stop and I personally didn’t like any of the wines they offered enough to buy any. They were too dry and spicy without being bold enough for me, but I can tell it is good wine and that it would be a great buy if that is your type of wine.