Our Wineries
United as a Family
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.
Why El Dorado wines are unique
Mountain born, intense flavors and distinct character
Our 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, gentle tannins, and body and depth. El Dorado County has over 40 wineries, growing more than100 varietals.
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”
– Albert Camus
📷 @narrowgatevineyards
#ElDoradoWines #Autumn #FallColors #NarrowgateVineyards
El Dorado County is known as the birthplace of the California gold rush. During that time, it was also among the most significant wine producers in the state!
The local wine industry flourished until just after the turn of the century. Shortly after that, El Dorado began a gradual decline brought about by poor economic conditions and a diminishing local population.
Prohibition was the last straw, and it wasn’t until the late 1960s that winegrowing began its comeback as an area well-suited to producing high-quality wines.
Thanks to modern pioneers like @boegerwinery and @madronavineyards, the region’s resurgence is one that we’re still enjoying today.
Pictured: The Fossati-Lombardo Winery, late 1800s
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“Wine is the only artwork you can drink." - Luis Fernando Olaverri
📷 @starfieldvineyards
#ElDoradoCounty #Quote #Cheers
DYK? 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.
#ElDoradoWines #ElDoradoCounty
Sunsets hit different at @saluticellars 🌈 🤩 #ElDoradoWines #Sunset #Rainbow #PotOfGold #SalutiCellars
Learn the magic behind the mouth-watering pies at @delfinofarms with their Private Winter Baking Classes. 🧑🏻🍳 This unique experience also features wine tasting afterward! 🍷
Each class features a hands-on baking lesson with Alicia, their Bakeshop Manager, where you’ll learn how to bake your choice of a seasonal pie or bread to take home. 🥧 🥖
Classes also include a wine tasting and cheese box at Edio Vineyards, a perfect way to cap off a fun day! 🍷 🧀
The details:
🧑🏻🍳 Each private class can accommodate 5-10 people (all within your own private party)
🧑🏻🍳 Class must be booked a minimum of two (2) weeks in advance
🧑🏻🍳 Reservations are first-come-first-serve
🧑🏻🍳 Must be 21 and over
🧑🏻🍳 Cost: $75/person (wine club discounts apply)
For further information, available dates, questions, and more, please email alicia@delfinofarms.com.
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Our wineries will be open this 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
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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us. 🦃 May yours be full of great wines, delicious food, and beautiful memories.
📷 @starfieldvineyards
#ElDoradoWines #happythanksgiving2021
It’s back! @lavacapwinery`s popular Dust off the Bottle Library Event is on Thanksgiving weekend, November 25-26. 🍷
The cellar will be open, and guests are welcome to taste and purchase past vintages. It’s a crowd favorite for good reason!
#ElDoradoWines #LavaCapWinery #LibraryWine
What do you get the wine lover who has everything? 🤔 🎁 Give them the gift of wine! 🍷 A subscription to the El Dorado Wine Insider features exclusive wine experiences, special savings, and more.
It’s the gift that keeps on giving. Get started at ElDoradoWines.org.
#ElDoradoWines #GiftIdea #WineGift
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.
#ElDoradoWines #Zinfandel #ShadowRanchVineyard
Hard to beat fall around these parts. 🍂 🍁 🍇
🎥 @lavacapwinery
#ElDoradoWines #LavaCap #Fall #WineCountry
Our Partners and friends
Love of the land
The El Dorado Wine Movement is partnered with local growers, independent restaurants, boutique lodging and small shops centered around our historic small town Main Street communities.
