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.
What do 🧶 🎸 🧘🏻♀️🌅 have in common? They’re all fun experiences on offer at our wineries this summer!
🧶 Summer craft series at @boegerwinery
🌮 Food trucks at @starfieldvineyards
🥂 Happy Hour at @chateaudestienne
🎸 Live music at several wineries (including @shadowranchvineyards, pictured. Photo: @mcbridepictures)
See more at ElDoradoWines.org/Events
#ElDoradoCounty #ElDoradoWines #WineryEvents #WineCountry
Fact: Mondays are always better when it’s World Chocolate Day! 🍫 Which always goes well with wine. 🍷
If you`re curious about pairing our wines with chocolate, our friends at @annabelleschocolate offer a range of chocolate and wine flights featuring red, white, and dessert wines from our wineries.
Give them a follow for their monthly featured flight!
#ElDoradoWines #ElDoradoCounty #ChocolateDay #EveryDayisChocolateDay #MondayMotivation
Raising a glass as we celebrate our great nation this holiday weekend. 🇺🇸 Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
📷 @delfinofarms
#ElDoradoWines #July4th #HappyJuly4th
Sure, plenty of wines get their own days, but Sparkling Wines get a whole week! 🥂That`s right, National Sparkling Wine Week starts tomorrow, the first week of July.
With so many delightful El Dorado sparkling wines to choose from, you can enjoy a different one each day! Here are a few to get you started:
🥂 @miradorwinery Brut Sparkling Wine
🥂 @goldenleaveswinery Cuvee Brut
🥂 @starfieldvineyards Sparkling Brut Rose or Brut Moscato
🥂 @delfinofarms’ Extra Brut Sparkling Chenin Blanc
#SparklingWine #Bubbly #ElDoradoWines #SparklingWineWeek
DYK? El Dorado is one of California’s oldest wine regions! Learn more surprising facts on our blog (🔗 in bio)
#ElDoradoWines #ElDoradoAVA #WineRegions #SierraFoothills
Summer sunsets are here, and we’re not mad about it. 🌅 🔥
📷 @mellowoodvineyard
#ElDoradoWines #Summer #Sunset #MountainGrown #ElDoradoCounty
Heading to South Lake Tahoe? 💦 El Dorado wineries are a delightful stop on your way to or from Lake Tahoe. Discover our mountain-grown wines, stunning vistas, and welcoming tasting rooms. It’s a short detour for an unforgettable experience.
Who knows, you might end up taking some wine back with you!
#ElDoradoWines #LakeTahoe #Hwy50 #RoadTrip #Winecountry #WoffordAcresVineyard
Summer vibing hits differently at our wineries. ☀️ 🍷
#ElDoradoWines #Summer #VisitElDorado #SierraFoothills
As the temperatures rise and summer`s embrace tightens its grip, many of us dream of a cool place to escape to. 😎
Look no further than the hidden gems of El Dorado County, where high-elevation wineries offer the perfect antidote to sweltering summer days.
See why it should be on your list at the link in bio.
#ElDoradoWines #MountainGrown #ElDoradoCounty #HighElevation
It’s a perfect day to celebrate National Rosé Day! Did you know Rosé dates back as far as 600 BC?
Pictured: @boegerwinery, @starfieldvineyards (they also offer a sparkling Rosé!) and @madronavineyards
#ElDoradoWines #ElDoradoCounty #MountainGrown #SierraFoothills #RoseWine #RoseAllDay
If you’re like us, it’s never too early to think about our signature wine festival. Mark your calendar for next year’s Passport – April 18-19, 2026!
#ElDoradoWines #Passport2026 #PassportWeekend #WineFestival #MountainGrown #ElDoradoCounty #SierraFoothills
Treat dad to a day in El Dorado Wine country with unique experiences like these:
🍷 Futures Barrel Tasting at Medeiros Family Wines
🎶 Rockin’ the Vineyard at @mellowoodvineyard
🌭 Cigars + Brats at @miradorwinery
🍷 Father’s Day Celebration at @lavacapwinery
See more at ElDoradoWines.org/Events.
#ElDoradoWines #FathersDay #WineryEvents
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.
