El Dorado County Wineries
Enjoy the Scenic Mountain Wineries
El Dorado County Wineries
produce many award winning wines. If you are thinking of planning a California Wine Tour, this mountain area is a wonderful getaway. Characterized by warm days and cool nights with pleasant breezes from the valley below, this is the perfect wine growing location. It is the ideal place for growing grapes with intense flavor full of character and vibrancy.
After exploring El Dorado County Wineries, don't forget these other wine regions of the Sierra Foothills:
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El Dorado County is one of the few wine growing areas of California that contain only mountain vineyards.
During a visit to this part of the California wine country Kathy's Aunt Norma, Kathy, and her father, Garland Copeland; enjoyed sampling wine at these scenic El Dorado County wineries.
You'll love the spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada mountains.
The wineries are scattered around the county but you will find that most of the El Dorado County Wineries are located near the historic towns of Placerville and Fairplay. Wine tasting throughout this county is usually complimentary.
If you are a golfer, you might want to combine a wine tasting tour with a round of golf at one of the El Dorado golf courses. All have spectacular moutain views.
El Dorado County Wineries
Map of El Dorado County Wineries
This is the spectacular view seen from the balcony of Holly's Hills Winery.
Auriga Wine Cellars
Address: 3500 Carson Road, Camino, CA
Telephone: (530) 647-8078
Open Fri-Sun 11-5.
Boa Vista Orchards & Vineyards
Address: 2952 Carson Rd., Placerville
Telephone:
(530) 622-5522
Open daily from 11 AM - 5 PM for a California wine tour.
Boeger Winery
Address: 1709 Carson Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
Telephone: 530) 622-8094
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM.
This is one of El Dorado County's mountain wineries that is committed to producing quality wines and grows 90% of its own grapes. They have won numerous awards for their wines. Don’t miss the many fine varietals they offer.
Bumgarner Wines
Address: 3550 Carson Rd. Su. B, Camino
Telephone: (530) 303-3418
Open Thurs.-Mon. 11-5 PM except Fri.-Sat. 11-7 PM
Busby Cellars
Address: 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd., Somerset
Telephone: (530) 344-9119
Open Friday-Sunday 11AM - 5:30PM.
This boutique winery is family owned and has quickly earned a reputation for producing quality wines. Our favorites are their Zinfandel and Petite Sirah.
Chateau Rodin Winery
Address: 4771 Green Hills Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
Telephone: (530) 622-6839
Open Wed. - Sun. 11 AM – 5 PM
This family-owned El Dorado County winery produces Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Barbera. Sip fine wines while enjoying a beautiful view here on your next California wine tour.
Chevalier Winery
Address: 5720 French Creek Rd., Shingle Springs
Telephone: (530) 677-1676
Open Saturdays Noon-5 PM.
Cielo Estate
Address: 3040 Ponderosa Rd., Shingle Springs
Telephone: (530) e672-8575
Open daily 11-6 PM
Colibri Ridge Winery & Vineyard
Address: 6100 Gray Rock Rd., Fair Play, CA 95684
Telephone: (530) 620-7255
Open Fri.-Sun. 11 AM – 5 PM
This small El Dorado County Winery overlooks the western foothills of the Sierra with a spectacular view of the vineyards an the valleys below. Their wines include Chardonnay, Viognier, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and a White Port. Stop by and enjoy this rare port, which is to drink before, rather than after, dinner.
Crystal Basin Cellars
Address: 3550 Carson Rd., Camino
Telephone: (530) 647-1767
Open daily 11-5 PM
David Girard Vineyards
741 Cold Springs Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 295-1833
Open Fri.-Sun. 11 AM – 5 PM (No fee for tasting).
This El Dorado County winery focuses mainly on Rhone style wines with some Bordeaux varietals being produced as well. Stop here to taste the fine wines and enjoy the scenic views of the vineyards and hilltops surrounding while experiencing a California wine tour.
DK Cellars
Address: 7380 Vineyard View Dr., Fair Play
Telephone: (530) 620-1132
Open daily 11-5PM
Fenton Herriott Vineyards
Address: 120 Jacquier Ct., Placerville
Telephone: (530) 642-2021
Open daily 11AM - 5 PM
Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge
Address: 7740 Fair Play Rd., Fair Play, CA 95684
Telephone: (530) 620-3248
Open daily (except Tuesdays) 11 AM – 5 PM .
Opened in 1980, they feature hand crafted wines produced from organically grown grapes. This El Dorado County winery has a bed and breakfast as well. A massive log lodge houses the wine tasting room as well as their five guest rooms. Wines include Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet, Grenache, Syrah, Merlot, and Sangiovese.
Gold Hill Winery
Address: 5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville, CA 95667
Telephone: (530) 626-6522
Open Thurs.-Sun. 10 AM – 5 PM
Founded in 1980, this El Dorado County winery specializes in Bordeaux style reds and Chardonnays, Italian, and Rhone varietals.
Grace Patriot
Address: 2701 Carson Rd., Placerville
Telephone: (530) 624-8424
Open Thurs.-Sun. 11-5:30
Granite Springs Winery
Address: 5050 Granite Springs Winery Rd., Fairplay, CA 95684
Telephone: (800) 638-6041
Open daily 11 AM – 5 PM
This mountain winery focuses on wines such as Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Port, and Black Muscat. Taste the flavor of the mountain grown grapes in their wines.
Holly’s Hill Winery
Address: 3680 Leisure Ln, Placerville, CA 95667
Telephone: (530) 344-0227
Open daily 10 AM – 5 PM
This small family winery specializes in small batches of quality wine. They have some lovely blends as well as Chardonnay, Grenache Rose, Grenache, Zinfandel, Syrah, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Their 2002 El Dorado Cabernet won a Gold Medal at both the Orange County and the El Dorado County Fairs. You don't want to miss the expansive view of the Sierra Foothills from their deck. It's a lovely place to picnic and take in the spectacular scenery while enjoying a California wine tour to the El Dorado County wineries.
Iverson Winery
Address: 8061 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play
Telephone: (530) 620-7474
Open Friday - Sunday 11AM - 5PM.
This family owned winery enjoys a beautiful setting. Enjoy the view as you sample fabulous wines from this Fair Play winery.
Jodar Winery
Address: 405 Carson Ct., Camino, CA 95667
Telephone: (530) 644-3474
Open daily 11 AM – 5 PM
Located in the heart of Apple Hill, this family run El Dorado winery prides itself on producing estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay as well as great quality Zinfandel, Port, Barbera, and Sangiovese. Our favorites were the Sangiovese and Port. This winery is beautifully landscaped with a scenic view of a lake, the staff is friendly, and the wine is fabulous.
Latcham Vineyards
Address: 2860 Omo Ranch Rd., Mt. Aukum, CA 95656
Telephone: (800) 750-5591 or (530) 620-6642
Open daily 11 AM – 5 PM
This award winning El Dorado County winery produces wines such as Zinfandel, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Cabernet Franc.
Lava Cap Winery
Address: 2221 Fruitridge Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
Telephone: (530) 621-0175
Open daily 11 AM – 5 PM
Located in the Sierra foothills, this small family El Dorado County winery specializes on making premium wines from mostly estate grown grapes. They’ve been doing just that since 1981. Wines produced include Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Chardonnay, Barbera, Sangiovese, Muscat, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Fume Blanc, Semillon, and Viognier.
Madrona Vineyards
Address: 2560 High Hill Rd., Camino, CA 95709
Telephone: (530) 644-5948 or (800) 230-7662
Open daily 11 AM – 5 PM
Established in 1973, this El Dorado County winery produces Gewurtztraminer, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay. At an elevation of 3000 feet, this mountain winery is one of the highest vineyards in California.
Miraflores Winery
Address: 2120 Four Springs Trail, Placerville, CA
Telephone: (530) 647-8505
Open daily 10 AM - 5 PM
Taste award winning wines from this El Dorado winery. Miraflores Winery produces Pinot Grigio, Viognier, Muscat, Zinfandel, Barbera, Syrah, and Port. The Zinfandel and Syrah are not to be missed!
Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards
Address: 8221 Stoney Creek Rd., Fair Play, CA 95684
Telephone: (530) 620-3467 or (800) 704-9463
Open daily 11 AM – 5 PM
This El Dorado winery produces a wide variety of wines include Ports, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, blends, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Primitivo, and Grenache. They offer daily tours of the winery and barrel tasting. There is a bistro serving lunch and dinner at the winery as well as a bocce ball court.
Mount Aukum Winery
Address: 6781 Tower Rd., Mount Aukum, CA 95656
Telephone: (530) 620-1675
Open daily 11 AM – 5 PM .
This El Dorado County winery specializes in Zinfandels and Rhone varietals. Take in the spectacular views of the snowy peaks of the Sierra Nevada and the hills below from the top of Mount Aukum. The view alone is worth adding this winery to your California wine tour. However, be sure to taste their wines because they are spectacular as well. When my Aunt Norma was visiting from Arkansas, we enjoyed the White Port at Mount Aukum.
MV Winery
Address: 7261 Fairplay Rd., Fair Play
Telephone: (530) 620-1675
Open Fri.-Sun. 11-5 PM
Narrow Gate Vineyards
Address: 4282 Pleasant Valley Rd., Placerville, CA 95667
Telephone: (530) 644-6201
Open Fri.-Sat. 10 AM – 5 PM; Sun. 12 -5 PM
This El Dorado County winery focuses on estate grown Rhone varietals and blends, Cabernet and Syrah blends, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel. The wine tasting room is at an elevation of 2500 surrounded by beautiful scenery amongst the Sierra pines. You will probably be greeted by the winery dog, a friendly lab named Goldie. The owners are very friendly and knowledgable.
Nello Olivo
Address: 643 Bee St., Placerville
Telephone: (530) 622-5222
Open Mon.-Thurs. 3-8PM; Fri.-Sun. 11-8PM
Oakstone Winery
Address: 6440 Slug Gulch Rd., Fair Play, CA 95684
Telephone: (530) 620-5303
Open Wed.-Sun. 11 AM – 5 PM (
Oakstone is an El Dorado County winery that specializes in Zinfandel, Chardonnay, and Bordeaux varietals. Two unusual wines you will to taste are their Cabernet Sauvignon Port and the Apple Wine Muscat. Kathy and her Aunt Norma enjoy the mountain grown wines and relax in the scenic surroundings of the Sierra Nevada.
ParaVi Vineyards
Address: 2875 Larsen Dr., Camino
Telephone: (530) 647-9463
Open daily 11AM - 5 PM.
ParaVi Winery (formerly Primus Winery) produces limited production, high quality wines that only available at the wine tasting room or through their wine club. Their focus is on Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, and Cabernet Franc.
Perry Creek Vineyards
Address: 7400 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play, CA 95684
Telephone: (800) 880-4026 or (530) 620-5176
Open daily 11 AM – 5 PM
Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra in El Dorado County, this mountain winery has won many awards for their quality wines. They focus on Rhone and Bordeaux varietals as well as Muscat and Chardonnay. You may enjoy a picnic on their outdoor deck as you relax during a California wine tour.
Address: 7505 Grizzly Flat Rd., Somerset
Telephone: (530) 626-0800
Sierra Oaks Estates
Address: 6713 Mt. Aukum Rd., Fairplay
Telephone: (530) 620-7079
Open Wednesday - Sunday 11AM - 5PM.
Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery
Address: 4560 Cabernet Way, Placerville CA 95667
Telephone: (530) 622-7221 or (800) 946-3916
Open Thurs.-Sun. 10 AM – 5 PM.
This award winning El Dorado winery opened in 1972. A family owned mountain winery, it sits on Red Rock Ridge and provides a spectacular view of the mountains from their shaded picnic area. If you are looking for a view of the snow topped Sierra Mountains, this is the best place to go. Bring along a picnic lunch and enjoy the awesome view as you eat. They specialize in small lots of estate Rhone wines as well as classic varietals.
Single Leaf Vineyards & Winery
Address: 7480 Fairplay Rd., Fair Play, CA 95684
Telephone: (530) 620-3545
Open Wed.-Sun. 11 AM – 5 PM.
This small, family owned and operated El Dorado winery produces 5 different styles of Zinfandel as well as Chardonay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Port, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, and Petite Sirah.
Skinner Winery
Address: 8054 Fairplay Rd., Fairplay
Telephone: (530) 620-2220
Open Fri.-Sunday 11-5 PM
Stover Oaks
Address: 5241 Nashville Tr., Placerville
Telephone: (530) 526-9463
Open Friday-Sunday 11AM - 5PM.
Thompson Mining Camp Winery
Address: 4801 Rock Barn, Shingle Springs
Telephone: (530) 677-6510
Open Thursday-Sunday 10AM - 5PM.
Too Good EstatesAddress: 7280 Fairplay Rd., Fair Play, CA 95684
Telephone: (530) 620-1910
Open daily 11 Am - 5:30 PM
This Fair Play winery produces many varietals. Their blend called Foreplay is always a best seller. Other wines produced include Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, and Barbera.
Ursa Vineyards
Address: 5951 Mt. Aukum Rd., Somerset
Telephone: (530) 644-3443
Open Fri.-Sun. 11:30-5:30
Venezio Vineyard & Winery
Address: 5821 Hwy. 49, Pilot Hill, CA 95664
Telephone: (530) 885-9463.
Open Wed. - Sun. 11 AM - 5 PM
Be served wine in the tasting room by family members of this small family owned and operated El Dorado County winery. Nestled in the scenic Coloma Valley in Sierra Nevada’s foothills, you will enjoy the beautiful views of rolling hills covered with Oak trees. Wines include Cabernet, Barbera, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, Meritage, Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiovese, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Port.
Windwalker Vineyard
Address: 7360 Perry Creek Rd., Fair Play, CA 95684
Telephone: (530) 620-4054
Open daily 11 AM – 5 PM
A family owned and operated mountain winery focusing on Barbera, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, Viognier, and Port. Picnic on their redwood deck in the beautiful Sierra Mountains. They have a lovely gift shop....the best we found while touring the El Dorado County wineries.
Winery by the Creek
Address: 8085 Perry Creek Rd., Fairplay, CA 85674
Telephone: (530) 620-2402
Open Thurs.-Sun. 11 AM - 5 PM
We enjoyed the wines at this mountain winery...especially the Old Vine Zinfandel and the Port. Their wines are cellared in a cave attached to the tasting room. They were having barrel tastings in the cave on the day we visited. Next door is a bistro that's a good stop for lunch or dinner during your California wine tour.
Wofford Acres Vineyards
Address: 1900 Hidden Valley Lane, Camino, CA 95709
Telephone: (888) 928-2463
Open Thurs. - Sun. 11 AM - 5 PM
This mountain winery was established in 2003 by Paul Wofford, a long time winemaker with experience as wine maker and consultant to many well known California wineries. This winery has quickly become known for its great wines and has won many awards. Visit this winery to enjoy the fabulous wines as well as the scenic view of the Apple Hill area. We enjoyed all the wines we sampled Wofford Acres.
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