Passport 2026
Save the Date: April 18-19, 2026
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.
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 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. 🔗
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Save the date! Early Bird tickets to Passport 2026 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 18-19, 2026
20+ wineries, ONE ticket
🎟️ ElDoradoWines.org
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What has high-elevation vineyards, diverse soils, and a pioneering spirit that yields exceptional wines? 🍷 🤔
Within El Dorado Wine Country, you’ll find several unique subregions whose character is found in varietals that define the terroir. 🍇
Discover them for yourself at ElDoradoWines.org/blog or the link in our bio.
📷 @toogoodestatewinery
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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.
And did we mention they’re award-winning? 🏆
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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 are featuring new releases, holiday specials, and our favorite, cozy tasting rooms!
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Happy Halloween! 🎃 👻 May yours be all treats and no tricks. 🍷
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Nevada friends, we look forward to hosting you at our wineries this weekend. 🍷 Join us October 31-November 2 for wine club discounts, complimentary tastings, and more!
See all the offerings at ElDoradoWines.org/Nevada-Days or the link in our bio.
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🍁 Fall at the El Dorado wineries is not to be missed.✨
📷 @starfieldvineyards
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Looking for fall colors at our wineries? 🍁 🍂 🍷 Our guide has all the information you need to enjoy the best colors in Gold Country. Check it out on our blog (link in bio).
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Still savoring every harvest sunset.
📷 @chateaudestienne
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This month (and this season), let wine bring you closer. The seemingly simple act of sharing wine with friends extends beyond simply enjoying a glass together.
🍷 It allows you to share what matters—spending time with the people you care about, building community, and creating memories.
🍷 That’s the philosophy behind Come Over October, a campaign we’re thrilled to support.
🍷 Wine has many aspects, from social to economic, and we hope you join us in celebrating all the reasons to enjoy it this month.
Learn more at the link in bio.
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Kudos to our member wineries who were recognized at the 2025 Foothill Wine Fest! 🎉 El Dorado wineries received 44 Best of Show, Best of Region, and Double Gold, 40 Silver, and 12 Bronze medals!
We`re thrilled that the wines from our region have received numerous awards. A partial list is below.
🏅 @goldenleaveswinery – 2023 Asmodeus Merlot Dessert Wine, Best of Show Dessert Wine
🍷 @starfieldvineyards – 2023 Grenache, Best of Region Grenache, and Double Gold for its 2022 Sparkling Brut Rose
🏅 @skinnervineyards – 2024 Grenache Blanc, Best of Region Grenache Blanc, and Double Gold for its 2023 Dry Diggings
🍷 @docmanovwinery – 2024 Gewurztraminer, Best of Region Other White Varietals, and Gold for its 2024 Negroamoro, 2022 Ruby Syrah, and 2024 Sangiovese Rose
🏅 @nelloolivewinery – 2021 The Grapefather, Best of Region Red Blended Bordeaux and Double Gold for its 2020 Super Tuscan
🍷 @boegerwinery – 2022 Sangiovese, Best of Region Sangiovese, and Double Golds for its 2022 Charbono and 2025 Sauvignon Blanc
🏅 @lavacapwinery – 2024 Vermentino, Best of Region Viognier, and Double Golds for its 2023 Old Vine Zinfandel and 2023 Sangiovese
🍷 @windwalkervineyard – 2022 Barbera, Double Gold and Gold for its 2023 Petite Sirah, 2023 Sangiovese, and 2024 Sauvignon Blanc
🏅 @crystal_basin_cellars– Gold for its 2021 Barbera, 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2019 CS3
🍷 @findletonestate – Gold for a slew of wines, including the 2023 Barbera, 2023 Chardonnay, 2023 Pinot Clone 777, and 2024 Roussanne Viognier
🏅 @hollyshill – Its 2023 Mourvedre, 2023 Patriarche, 2023 Grenache Noir, and Rockbound received Gold
🍷 @shadowranch– Gold for its 2023 Cabernet Sauvignon and 2023 Tempranillo
Taste them and more at the Foothill Wine Fest on November 8, 2025, at The Palladio in Folsom. Learn more and get tickets at FoothillWineFest.com.
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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.
