Testimonials

Tucked away in the hills of Orange County California, is the home and winery of a master winemaker, Ron Tamez of Hamilton Oaks Vineyard. Who would have guessed that a world class wine could come from a winery here in bustling Southern California?

I first discovered Hamilton Oaks wine at a restaurant. I had their Zin and was captivated!

I noticed that it was from Trabuco Canyon, right here in Orange County. I had to take a trip to find out more about this wine. Once there, a friend and I were welcomed to a quaint tasting room and some of the best wine that I had ever tasted. Truly, I had given up on Syrahs - until I tasted his masterpiece. His 2002 & 2003 Cabernet is heaven in a wine glass. The port won the coveted Gold medal. Each wine is carefully blended & nurtured to its best vintage. Ron will not release a vintage until he is absolutely certain that it is the best that it can be. He is a humble man who is a brilliant winemaker...He is involved in every aspect from the soil to the harvest. He treats his guests with hospitality, stories and tastings. His medals grace a small wall in the tasting room - Gold medals, beating out the "big guns" of Napa & Sonoma wineries.

Join the wine club, too for a true insider's experience into this brilliance of this winery.

A Votre Sante, Ron ~ God bless!

A few months ago a friend of mine asked me if I would like to taste some incredible wine.   I had heard her speak of the wine from Hamilton Oaks Vineyard but didn't realize what a treat I was about to experience. We made an appointment with Ron Tamez, a fabulous winemaker and owner, to open his tasting room.

There in a quaint tasting room I learned more about wine and enjoyed every drop of my pour.  It is hard to chose a favorite but I lean toward his cabernet and the red blends.

I couldn't leave without joining the wine club.  Looking forward to Hamilton Oaks continued success.

Peggy Mullarky - Laguna Niguel, Ca.