Passport 2026: April 18-19
Tickets on Sale Now
El Dorado wineries will be hosting special events and offerings during Passport 2026! Get your tickets and join us for an exciting weekend-long celebration of our spectacular wine growing region.
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.
Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas filled with good cheer and great wine. 🎄🍷
#ElDoradoWines #MerryChristmas #HolidayCheer
Not to brag (OK, maybe a little), but the El Dorado wine region has celebrated its remarkable varietals during Passport Weekend for over thirty years! Technically we`re at 35, which makes it our Coral Anniversary.
Celebrate this milestone with us on April 18-19 as over 20 mountain-grown wineries share food and wine pairings, barrel tastings, and plenty of surprises!
🎟 Save $10 when you buy Early Bird Tickets before January 31. Get yours today at ElDoradoWines.org
#ElDoradoWines #Passport2026 #WineFestival #ElDoradoCounty
Whether you prefer your wine experience al fresco or in a cozy tasting room, you’ve got options around these parts!
Pictured:
🍷 Firepits and fun at @nelloolivowinery
🥂 Outdoor tasting at @starfieldvineyards
🍇 Tasting room at @delfinofarms
☀️ Patio time at @bumgarnerwinery
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Every wonder what makes El Dorado wineries unique? Hint: there are three standout reasons!
🏔️ Mountain-grown wines – Our vineyards range from 1,000-3,000+ feet in elevation, which makes for full-bodied, vibrant, and distinctive wines
🍇 Independent wineries – Our family-owned wineries are fiercely authentic in their love for mountain-grown wines (including the occasional weather challenges! ❄️🥶💨)
⚒️ Gold Rush history – The Gold Rush began here, and it informs our culture, geography, and, yes, our wineries.
Read the whole story on our blog at the link in bio.
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🐦 While the saying goes that the Early Bird gets the worm, we prefer to think that saving 20% on tickets to a weekend of delicious wines, tasty bites, and plenty of good memories is a preferable outcome! 🍷
🎟 Ditch the grubs. Go for the wines at ElDoradoWines.org/Passport
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Enjoying a bottle of wine with friends makes for great memories. It also makes a terrific gift. 🍷 🎁 Whether you have a specific gift in mind, or are looking for guidance, our wineries boast a ton of options for even the most demanding palate!
#ElDoradoWines #GivetheGiftOfWine #ElDoradoCounty
Winter is a time for the vines to rest, letting them prepare for the next harvest. 🍇
📷 @madronavineyards
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Looking for the perfect gift for your hard-to-buy-for friend? 🎁 Give the gift of an unforgettable wine experience with El Dorado Wine Passport tickets! 🍷
And with Early Bird tickets now available, it makes a terrific value even better!
🎟 Save $10 today (but your giftee doesn’t need to know that) at ElDoradoWines.org or the link in our bio.
#ElDoradoWines #Passport2026 #WineFestival #GiftIdeas #GiftGiving
Are you the type of holiday gift giver who delights in finding creative and unique gifts that truly speak to the recipient? 🎁 We’ve got plenty of original ideas – including non-wine options – at our wineries.
🎨 Art, jewelry, and more at @findletonestate (pictured)
🧢 Merch from several wineries including @hollyshill (pictured)
🎁 Curated wine gift boxes (pictured @boegerwinery and @goldenleaveswinery)
And lots more! Head to our blog at the link in our bio for more gift ideas.
#ElDoradoWines #GiftIdeas #ShopLocal #ShopSmall
"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." - Ernest Hemingway
📷 @delfinofarms
#ElDoradoWines #Facts #WineQuote #ElDoradoCounty #HemingwayWasRight
Passport is back for its 35th year on April 18-19! 🍷 (That`s the Coral Anniversary, in case you were wondering.)
Experience El Dorado County`s charming family-owned wineries in an intimate, relaxed setting. Think food and wine tastings, reserve wines, and other surprises at over 20 wineries - all on ONE ticket.
🎟 Save $10 when you buy Early Bird Tickets before January 31. Get yours today at ElDoradoWines.org.
#ElDoradoWines #Passport2026 #WineFestival #ElDoradoCounty
There`s plenty of festive fun at our wineries this month! A few events to put on your list:
🌲 Holiday Wreath Workshop at @boegerwinery
🎅 Christmas in the Cellar at @narrowgatevineyards
🍫 ¡Chocolates y Tamales! at @hollyshill
🎄 Ugly Sweater Day + Kazoo Caroling at @crystal_basin_cellars
🎅 Holidays on Omo at @mellowoodvineyard, @goldenleaveswinery, @miradorwinery and Medeiros Family Wines
See more at ElDoradoWines.org/Events
#ElDoradoWines #December #Events #Holidays #WreathMaking #Chocolate #Christmas
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.
