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.
"Wine is the most civilized thing in the world." - Ernest Hemingway
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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.
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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
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us. 🦃 May yours be full of great wines, delicious food, and beautiful memories.
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Our wineries will be open Thanksgiving weekend for tastings, picnics (weather permitting!), events, shopping, and more! 🍷 🛍 🎁
Enjoy the relaxed pace and feel good knowing you’re supporting local businesses with every sip. #SmallBusinessSaturday #ShopSmall
Pictured: Picnicking in style at @hollyshill
We know you`ve been waiting for this. 🥳 Early Bird tickets to Passport 2026 are on sale NOW!
🎟️ Head to ElDoradoWines.org for all the details on wineries, experiences, and more!
El Dorado Passport Weekend
April 18-19, 2026
20+ wineries, ONE ticket
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It’s a varietal close to our wineries’ hearts. Cheers to #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 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.
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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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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.
