Passport 2025
April 26-27, 2025 11am - 5pm
Purchase tickets and discover offerings and special events from our partner wineries during Passport Weekend
Why El Dorado wines are unique
The Mountain-Grown Difference
El Dorado’s mountain vineyards are on steep hillsides with warm summer days and cool nights. It’s an environment that gives wines luscious fruit, an alluring balance, refreshing vibrancy, and well-structured balance. As one of California’s oldest wine regions, El Dorado is incredibly diverse. You can see that in our three appellations – El Dorado, Fair Play, and Sierra Foothills.
Easy to get here
In the heart of the Sierra Foothills
El Dorado County is less than an hour from Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe. Blending the magic of wine country with the drama of the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountain range, our region boasts remarkable landscapes that range from dramatic river canyons to steep hillsides.
It’s a varietal close to our wineries’ hearts. Tomorrow is #ZinfandelDay! 🍷 🍇 From estate-grown to barrel-aged, you’ll find an array of Zinfandels throughout El Dorado County, including at @shadowranchvineyard, pictured here.
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Planning a memorable holiday meal takes a lot of preparation, whether for two or twenty people. 🦃 🍷 But selecting what wines to drink should be the fun (and dare we say, easy?) part.
After all, the wide range of dishes and flavors allows you to try something new. Or try a new version of a favorite varietal.
We’ve got some ideas for El Dorado wines to add to your Thanksgiving table. Head to the link in bio for inspiration!
#ElDoradoWines #ElDoradoAVA #ThanksgivingWines
Save the date! 📣 Early Bird tickets to Passport 2025 go on sale in ONE week!
That’s right, starting November 20, you can save on one of the best wine festivals in the Sierra Foothills! Get a pair for yourself, gift them this holiday season, and spread the word!
El Dorado Passport Weekend
April 26-27, 2025
20+ wineries, ONE ticket
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Fun fact: There are over 100 distinct wine varieties in El Dorado County. Each winery offers uniquely different – and delicious – wines. From Picpoul to Primitivo, Grenache to Gewurztraminer, El Dorado AVA wines never disappoint.
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November is an ideal time to stock up on your favorite #ElDoradoWines. 🍁 🍷 It’s also a beautiful time of year to visit our wineries, many of which offer new releases, holiday specials, and our favorite, cozy tasting rooms!
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While we like to think of wine as a delicious beverage, it`s one that has a positive economic impact. Our family-owned wineries contribute to El Dorado County’s economy. 🍷
And with your continued support, we hope to do so for a long time to come!
#ElDoradoWines #ComeOverOctober #ComeOverOctober2024 #Gather #GatherWithWine #ComeTogether #ComeTogetherWithWine #WinePairings #Cultures
Nevada friends, we look forward to hosting you at our wineries this weekend. 🍷 Join us October 25-27 for wine club discounts, complimentary tastings, and more!
See all the offerings at the link in our bio!
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Love the thrill of discovery? Whether it`s a new winery in a region you know well or an area you`ve never explored, learning about new terroir, varietals, and wines is always an adventure in taste.
Taste the mountain-grown difference at our wineries. You won`t be disappointed!
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🍁 Fall at the El Dorado wineries is not to be missed.✨
📷 @starfieldvineyards
#ElDoradoWines #FallColors
No need to be a historian or archeologist to appreciate wine`s deep cultural roots, but if you`re interested, you`ll find winemaking stories throughout the ages.
Here in El Dorado County, winemaking first began during the Gold Rush, and you can see signs of it at several wineries, including @boegerwinery and @skinnervineyards!
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We like to think of wine as more than an artisanal creation by gifted winemakers. It can be a true work of art that, when complemented with food, results in a memorable meal. 🍷 🧑🏽🎨
El Dorado`s award-winning mountain-grown wines are a testament to the folks behind the scenes. This month, we`re raising a glass to them! 🥂
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Our Wineries
Independent and innovative
El Dorado Winery Association member wineries are a select group of small, independent, and family-owned wineries invested in the agriculture of the El Dorado and Fair Play American Viticultural Areas (AVA). Over 75% of the wine produced here is both grown and produced locally. You’ll find over 30 family-owned wineries in El Dorado County, with more than 100 varietals!
Our wineries are ready to welcome you and show you the mountain-grown difference.
