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Helwig Winery

11555 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth, CA (209) 245-5200 Website

Helwig Winery is a family-owned estate in the Shenandoah Valley producing award-winning wines and hosting concerts, weddings, and events. The property features a 5,000 sq ft wine cave, 450-seat amphitheater, and The Kitchen @ Helwig for on-site dining.

Capacity

Up to 450 (amphitheater) · Private events by inquiry

Venue Type

Winery & Event Venue

Event Spaces

4 available

Hours

Tasting Room

Mon–Sun 10:30 AM–4:30 PM

The Kitchen @ Helwig

Fri–Mon 11:00 AM–4:00 PM

Tue–Thu Closed

Features & Amenities

Wine tasting
Wine cave tours
On-site dining
Summer concert series
Weddings and private events
Wine club

Features & Amenities

450-seat outdoor amphitheater
5,000 sq ft underground wine cave
Panoramic 360-degree mountain views
The Kitchen @ Helwig on-site dining
Tasting room with rustic exposed-beam decor
Tasting deck with vineyard views
Private tasting rooms
Davancy Chateau nearby lodging
Golf carts for wedding photography
Outdoor heaters
Market lights

Hours & Seasons

Year-Round

10:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 7 days a week

The Kitchen @ Helwig

Fri–Mon 11 AM – 4 PM; Tue–Thu snacks and baked goods only

Event Spaces

Explore the individual spaces available for events.

Outdoor Amphitheater

outdoor · Up to 450 guests

Intimate hilltop amphitheater with sweeping 360-degree views, tiered seating with low-back beach chairs and blankets, and a stage framed by sunset vistas. Home to the annual Helwig LIVE Concert Series.

Concert stage Tiered seating sections Low-back beach chairs and blankets VIP seating and meet-and-greet options Food and beverage service Merchandise area

Underground Wine Cave

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A 5,000-square-foot underground wine cave offering an atmospheric setting for cocktail hours, wine and cheese pairings, and private tastings.

Climate controlled Ambient lighting Wine and cheese pairing experiences Wine and food pairing experiences

Outdoor Pavilion

covered-outdoor · Contact for details

Covered outdoor reception space with mountain views, market lights, and outdoor heaters for year-round comfort.

Market lights Outdoor heaters Full bar setup Reception table service

Tasting Room

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Spacious tasting room with rustic elegance, repurposed wood, exposed beams, and panoramic mountain views.

Wine tasting flights Private tasting room available Charcuterie and baked goods

About the Venue

Helwig Winery is a premier Amador County destination set atop the rolling hills of the Shenandoah Valley, offering sweeping 360-degree views of the Sierra Nevada and Coastal mountain ranges. Established in 2011, this family-owned winery features a stunning 5,000-square-foot underground wine cave, a spacious tasting room with rustic exposed-beam elegance, and The Kitchen @ Helwig for on-site dining. The intimate 450-seat amphitheater hosts the popular Helwig LIVE Concert Series each summer, drawing national touring acts for unforgettable evenings of music and wine under the stars.

For weddings and private events, Helwig offers a complete package including the amphitheater for ceremonies, the wine cave for cocktail hour, and a covered outdoor pavilion for receptions — all with dedicated event coordination, full table service, and a custom bar. Wine Club members receive exclusive discounts, and the nearby Davancy Chateau provides convenient lodging for wedding parties.

Upcoming Events

Events at Helwig Winery.