Set in the lower foothills, near Ione in Amador County, your first glimpse suggests that this is a chateau in the French countryside. No, it's a California foothills winery, offering wines under two names.

Clos du Lac Cellars wines are all crafted through traditional French methods under the direction of winemaker François Cordesse. The winery has a tasting room, art gallery, and shaded picnic area. Greenstone produces several wines including a sparkling wine and a white zin listed as a Top-Ten Selection.

Tasting Room: open10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday - Sunday.

Ther winery is located west of Jackson on State Highway 88 at Jackson Valley Road.