Dobra Zemlja means "Good Earth" in Croatian, and describes the beautiful grounds and ambiance of this very interesting boutique winery specializing in powerful, estate-grown Zinfandel, Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera and Viognier.

Hidden in the hills a few miles outside the tiny berg of Plymouth is this little gem of a winery producing unabashedly big, bold, robust, chewy and fully flavored red wines. “No lightweights” is the catch phrase for these potent Amador fruit bombs. Check out their one-liter bottles of Milan Ruz for a visual and tasty treat.

The winery and tasting room is housed in a restored late-19th-century structure complete with a wine-cave tasting room. Visitors enter the underground cellar through heavy wooden doors. The concrete floor and rustic tasting counter add to the old-world ambiance.

Outside are picnic tables on a grassy lawn under tall eucalyptus trees. There is a large pond, pathways, and nooks and crannies for exploring.