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.
Four solid reasons to make time for a winery visit this month (preferably one of ours). 🍷
Read them at ElDoradoWines.org/Blog or the link in our bio.
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It`s International Grenache Day — one of our favorite grapes, for good reason. 🍷
🍇 Originally from Spain (Garnacha), it found fame in France`s Rhône Valley — and several of our Rhône-style wineries run with it here.
🍇 It`s the "G" in GSM (Grenache-Syrah-Mourvèdre), one of the world`s most sought-after blends.
🍇 It`s one of the most widely planted red grapes on earth, thriving in hot, dry climates like ours.
🍇 It shows up as everything from light, fruity rosé to rich, full-bodied red.
Find El Dorado Grenache at ElDoradoWines.org/Wineries or the link in bio.
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Harvest is a lot of hard work — but with views like this, nobody’s complaining. 🍇
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It`s California Wine Month — our favorite excuse to celebrate the winemakers, winegrowers, and grapes that keep this state the #1 wine producer in the country (and #4 in the world). 🍷🍇
El Dorado is one of 49 California counties growing wine grapes. And it`s one of the few doing it above 2,500 feet!
Tastings, tours, and plenty of reasons to visit — all month long.
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Wine harvest season is intense, exciting, and a little bit magic. 🍇 What sets El Dorado apart isn’t just timing — it’s elevation.
Cooler temperatures at higher altitude mean our grapes ripen more slowly, even during an active harvest, which builds complexity in the fruit and gives our wines their distinct character.
Learn more about the wine harvest in El Dorado on our blog: https://eldoradowines.org/wine-harvest-time-the-magic-behind-your-favorite-el-dorado-wine
Pictured: @chateau_davell, @skinnervineyards
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However you spend it — patio, porch, or somewhere in between — happy Labor Day weekend from all of us in El Dorado wine country. 🇺🇸🍷
P.S. Our wineries are open this weekend, including Monday!
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This month, the wineries are doing a little bit of everything — paella, Shakespeare, a 23rd anniversary bash, and live music around practically every corner. 🗓️🍷
🥘 Patriarche & Paella at Holly’s Hill
🎭 Shakespeare in the Vines at Sierra Vista Winery
🎉 23rd Anniversary Celebration at Wofford Acres Vineyard
🍷 Winemaking Apprenticeship at Docmanov Winery
🎶 Live music at several wineries, including Boeger Winery, Delfino Farms, Skinner Vineyards, Shadow Ranch, and many more
Full calendar: ElDoradoWines.org/Events
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World`s most popular grape? Cabernet Sauvignon. Grown right here too. 🍇
It`s #CabernetSauvignonDay (also National Red Wine Day 🍷 — no complaints here).
Three things you might not know:
🍇 It`s younger than you`d think — first documented in the 1600s
🍇 It`s a natural cross of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc
🍇 It thrives everywhere from Bordeaux to right here in El Dorado County
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Your feed called. It wants better wine country photos. 📷
From golden-hour vineyard rows to rustic tasting rooms, we mapped out the most photogenic spots in El Dorado wine country.
Link in bio.
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Some views come with a wine list. 🍇
Four El Dorado wineries where the scenery is just as memorable as what`s in your glass:
🍇 Lava Cap Winery
🍷 Holly`s Hill
🍇 Sierra Vista Winery
🍷 Wofford Acres Vineyards
Full guide — link in bio.
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There’s a reason El Dorado Wine Country keeps showing up on people’s radar: mountain-grown wines with real character, wineries that are still family-run, and views that make you want to stay for one more glass.
Come taste at a higher level — literally.
ElDoradoWines.org/Wineries
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Planning a trip to wine country? Start here. 📍
Our visitor guide has everything you need — wineries, stays, eats, and the best time to go.
ElDoradoWines.org/Visitor_Guide
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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.
