April 17-18, 2027
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Join El Dorado wineries for a spectacular weekend of special events, unique tastings, food and wine pairings, music and fun.
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.
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
#ElDoradoWines #WineryEvents #LiveMusic #ElDoradoCounty #September
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
#ElDoradoWines #CabernetSauvignonDay #ElDoradoCounty #CaliforniaWines
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.
#ElDoradoWines #Photos #Views
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.
#ElDoradoWines #ElDoradoAVA #WineCountry #ElDoradoCounty
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
#ElDoradoWines #MountainGrown #WineTasting
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
#ElDoradoWines #VisitorGuide #ElDoradoCounty
August, but make it an excuse to visit. 🍷
🧺 Vineyard market at @hart2hartvineyards
🍹 Rosé slushies at @shadowranchvineyard
🍷 Private Port tastings at @toogoodestatewinery
🔥 Grillin` in the Grove at @mellowoodvineyard
Full calendar: ElDoradoWines.org/Events
#ElDoradoWines #WineryEvents #ElDoradoCounty
White wine, but make it mountain-grown. 🥂
It`s National White Wine Day, and our elevation does something different to white grapes — think brighter acidity, more concentrated flavor, a little extra tension in the glass.
We know we get talked about for our reds. Today`s a good excuse to reach for something pale instead.
#ElDoradoWines #WhiteWineDay #MountainGrown
Veraison is happening in our vineyards right now (pictured here is the Cinsault block at @skinnervineyard `s Green Valley Ranch) — and if that word isn`t in your wine vocabulary yet, here`s your chance to understand why it`s kind of a big deal.
We break down what`s happening on the vine on our blog.
#ElDoradoWines #Veraison #Winemaking #Grapes
2,400 feet. Summer sunset. No filter needed. 🌅
📷 @starfieldvineyards
#ElDoradoWines #MountainGrown #Sunset #Vineyards #ElDoradoAVA
July in El Dorado: what’s in the glass right now. 🍷☀️
Mountain-grown whites and rosés that hold up in summer heat:
🥂 Viognier – floral, stone fruit, nothing flabby about it at elevation. Try: Boeger Winery, Holly’s Hill, Sierra Vista Winery, Bumgarner Winery, Lava Cap Winery
🍷 Vermentino – crisp, citrusy, built for a hot day. Try: Lava Cap, Madroña Vineyards
🍷 Grenache Rosé – dry, structured, not the pale pink stuff. Try: Sierra Vista, Narrow Gate Vineyards, Edio Vineyards, Holly’s Hill
🥂 Rhône white blends (Roussanne/Marsanne/Viognier) – textured, complex, great with food. Try: Starfield Vineyards, Edio Vineyards,Narrow Gate Vineyards, Skinner Vineyards
🍷 Chenin Blanc – bright acidity, versatile. Try: Bumgarner Winery, Madroña Vineyards, Edio Vineyards
🥂 PicPoul Blanc – crisp, lip zinger. Try: Skinner Vineyards and Sierra Vista Winery (their 2023 vintage received 92 points from Wine Enthusiast)
ElDoradoWines.org/Wineries
#ElDoradoWines #SummerWine #MountainGrown #WhiteWine #Rosé ElDoradoAVA
Same grape. Different world. 🍇
It’s #ShirazDay — and El Dorado’s Shiraz (aka Syrah) is Rhône-influenced, mountain-grown, and genuinely its own thing. Three to know:
🍇 @hollyshill — their Fenaughty Syrah has a reputation for very good reason
🍇 @narrowgatevineyards — biodynamic farming, serious Syrah
🍇 @skinnervineyards — Double Gold at the 2024 SF Chronicle Wine Competition 🏅🏅
And many more. ElDoradoWines.org/Wineries
#ElDoradoWines #NationalShirazDay #Syrah #RhôneStyle #MountainGrown #ElDoradoAVA
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.
