Nevada Days 2025
October 31-November 2
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.
We look forward to welcoming our Nevada neighbors on Oct 31 – Nov 2. Show your Nevada ID at participating wineries to be a Wine Club Member for a day, receive discounts on wine, and more! Check out a few of our winery offers:
🍷 @boegerwinery : Enjoy being a Wine Club member for the day
🍇 @bumgarnerwinery Camino: Complimentary tasting and wine club member for a day for Nevada residents
🍷 @busbycellars: Complimentary tasting and Wine Club member for the weekend, giving Nevadans 20% off all wine purchases all weekend long!
🍇 @crystal_basin_cellars: Nevada residents are considered club members at our winery over that extended weekend.
🍷 @hart2hartvineyards : Nevada residents will receive Wine Club member benefits for the day: complimentary tasting, and 20% discount on bottled wines.
🍇 @madronavineyards : Club Member for a day, complimentary tasting for Nevada residents, and wine club discounts. Food trucks will be on site on Friday and Saturday.
🍷 @lavacapwinery : Wine Club Member for the day. Complimentary tasting + 20% off purchases.
🍇 @chateau_davell : Club Member for the day, 20% off wines and access to club-only offerings. Limited food menu available.
🍷 @docmanovwinery : Nevada residents (with ID) can enjoy a complimentary tasting + 1 guest, along with a 25% discount on wine purchases.
🍇 @findletonestate : Wine club for the day, complimentary `make your own` gourmet hot dogs, and $5 apple spritzers.
🍷 @mellowoodvineyard : Complimentary wine tasting and 30% off selected cases.
🍇 @shadowranchvineyard : Complimentary tasting and discounts on wine on 10/31
🍷 @skinnervineyards : Nevada residents receive a 20% discount on wines
🍇 @wavwinesofficial : Become a Wine Club Member for the day with a valid Nevada ID.
🍷 @narrowgatevineyards : Enjoy Wine Club member privileges for the day
🍇 @smokey_ridge_ranch : Free wine tasting to everyone with a Nevada ID for Nevada Day weekend
🍷 @starfieldvineyards : Complimentary flights to guests with a valid Nevada ID.
See more at the link in bio.
#ElDoradoWines #NevadaDays
October is full of fun events at our wineries. Think donut pairings, harvest celebrations, and even grape stomping! Don’t miss these reasons to visit this month:
🍇 Harvest Sip & Stomp at @boegerwinery
🍩 Wine + Donuts at @hollyshill
🍕 Wood-fired Pizzas and Live Music at @shadowranchvineyard (📷 @mcbridepictures)
🍷 Bottle Your Own Wine at @toogoodestatewinery
🍁 Harvest Celebration Lunch + Wine Pairing at @narrowgatevineyards:
See more at ElDoradoWines.org/Events
#ElDoradoWines #WineCountry #WineHarvest #HarvestCelebration
Fall feels. 🍁 🍂 We`re ready for them.
📷 @starfieldvineyards
#ElDoradoWines #StarfieldVineyards #ElDoradoCounty #FallVibes
DYK? Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome at most of our wineries.
📷 @bumgarnerwinery @shadowranchvineyard @boegerwinery
#ElDoradoWines #ElDoradoAVA #DogFriendly #PetFriendly
Why should you care about California Wine Month?🍷 🤔 We`ve got four reasons not to miss visiting wineries (preferably in El Dorado County!) this month.
Check them out at ElDoradoWines.org/Blog or at the link in our bio.
#ElDoradoWines #WineHarvest #CaliforniaWineMonth
Happy International Grenache Day! 🍷 Today we`re celebrating this incredible red grape that`s a true global star. Here are four reasons why it’s one of our favorites:
🍇 While popular in France`s Rhône Valley – and at several of our Rhône-influenced wineries, it`s originally from Spain, where it`s called Garnacha.
🍇 It`s a blending superstar. It`s the "G" in the famous "GSM" (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre) blend, creating some of the world`s most sought-after wines.
🍇 It`s globally significant. As one of the most widely planted red wine grapes in the world, it thrives in places with hot, dry climates—including El Dorado and the Sierra Foothills.
🍇 It`s a chameleon. From light and fruity rosés to rich, full-bodied reds, there`s a Grenache for every palate.
Looking to discover El Dorado Grenache? See all our wineries that feature it at ElDoradoWines.org/Wineries
#ElDoradoWines #ElDoradoAVA #GrenacheDay #CaliforniaWineMonth #InternationalGrenacheDay #Garnacha #WineLover #WineFacts
Harvest views make the hard work worthwhile.🙌🏽
📷 @lavacapwinery
#ElDoradoWines #WineHarvest #CaliforniaWineMonth
Wine harvest season is a time of intense activity and anticipation for winemakers. 🍇 What sets El Dorado’s wineries apart is our high elevation, which means our wine harvest is usually a little later than other wine regions.
🍇 The cooler temperatures at higher altitudes mean our grapes ripen more slowly, extending the growing season. This later harvest allows for more complex flavor development in the grapes, contributing to the unique character of our wines.
🍇 Learn more about the wine harvest in El Dorado on our blog at the link in our bio
#ElDoradoWines #WineHarvest #CaliforniaWineMonth #ElDoradoCounty
El Dorado AVA | Wine Harvest in El Dorado County
El Dorado Wines | Mountain-grown grapes
🍷 September is many things – back-to-school, wine harvest, and California Wine Month! It’s our way of celebrating the Golden State’s wines, winemakers, winegrowers, and wine lovers.
🍇 El Dorado is one of 49 California counties that grow wine grapes. Our wineries help ensure that our state remains the #1 wine producer in the country, and #4 in the world!
🍷 Enjoy wine harvest and California Wine Month at our wineries this month with tastings, tours, and fun events!
📷: mcbridepictures for @shadowranchvineyard
#ElDoradoWines #WineHarvest #CaliforniaWineMonth
From harvest tours to food pairings and live music, there are loads of great reasons to visit our wineries this month. 🗓️ Put these events on your calendar!
🌾 Harvest tours at @boegerwinery – weekends in September
🧀 Wine + Cheese Celebration at @toogoodestatewinery and @toogoodcellars – every weekend in September
🧺 BYO Picnics at @skinnervineyards – weekends in September
🎶 Live music at several wineries, including @mellowoodvineyard, @delfinofarms, and more
See the full calendar at ElDoradoWines.org/Events
#ElDoradoWines #WineryEvents #Harvest #LiveMusic #FoodPairings #ElDoradoCounty
Wishing you a happy and safe Labor Day. 🇺🇸 Whether you’re traveling or staying put, exploring our wineries 🍷 😎 or laying low, we hope you enjoy a well-deserved day off!
#ElDoradoWines #LaborDay #SafeWishes
📷 @wavwinesofficial
Today is International Cabernet Sauvignon Day, a grape grown throughout the world, including here! 🍇 (It’s also National Red Wine Day in case you need an additional reason to pour yourself a glass.🍷)
To celebrate the world’s most popular grape, we give you three fun facts:
🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon is actually a relatively young grape variety! Compared to some ancient vines, it`s a youngster, with the first mentions dating back to the 17th century.
🍇 It’s a natural cross between Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc. Talk about a surprising family tree!
🍇 Cabernet Sauvignon is incredibly versatile. It thrives in diverse climates, from the cool regions of Bordeaux to the warmer climates of El Dorado County, producing unique flavor profiles in each location.
#ElDoradoWines #CabernetSauvignonDay #ElDoradoCounty #CaliforniaWines
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.
