Placer County Wineries

Sample some of the award winning wines of the Placer County Wineries. Prior to Prohibition, there were more wineries in this county than the Napa Valley. Small wineries are being established once again in this scenic foothill region.

The Placer wineries offer splendid wines and the personal attention of small family owned wineries who are eager to share their wines with you. Plan a wine tasting visit soon to these emerging California wineries.

After discovering Placer County Wineries, check out these other wine regions in the Sierra Foothills:

Calaveras County | Amador County
Mariposa and Tuolumne Counties | Nevada County | El Dorado

Discover why the Sierra Foothills produces grapes that result in distinctive high quality wines. With elevation ranging from 800 to 2000 feet this region experiences warm summer days with significantly cooler evenings. Syrah and various Italian varietals thrive in these conditions.

Placer County Wineries

Map of Placer County Wineries

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Baumbach Wines
Address: 291 Auburn-Folsom Road, Auburn, California 95603
Telephone: (530) 305-0048
This small winery specializes in Italian varietals such as Barbera, Charbono, Aglianico, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo and Zinfandel.

Dono dal Cielo, An Estate Vineyard
Address: 5960 Wise Road, Newcastle, CA 95658
Telephone: (916) 408-2233
Open Saturdays noon - 4 PM.
Dona dal Cielo specializes in Zinfandel.

Fawnridge Winery
Address: 5560 Fawnridge Road, Auburn, CA 95602
Telephone: (530) 887-9522
Open Saturdays 11 AM - 4 PM.
This small winery produces Barbera, Sauvignon, Port, and Chardonnay. Enjoy a picnic overlooking the Sacramento Valley.

Lone Buffalo Vineyards
Address: 2682 Burgard Lane, Auburn, CA 95603
Telephone: (916) 663-4486
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday by appointment.
This small family owned winery produces Viognier, Blanc Vionier, Sangiovese Rose, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tempranillo.

Mt. Vernon Winery
Address: 10850 Mt. Vernon Rd., Auburn, CA 95603
Telephone: (530) 823-1111
Open Thursday - Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM.
This family owned Placer County winery produces Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Port, Petite Sirah, and Chardonnay.

Ophir Wines
Address: 7870 Santini Lane, Newcastle, CA 95658
Telephone: (916) 531-3055
Open by appointment only.
This winery specializes in producing handcrafted Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Petite Sirah.

Pescatore Vineyard and Winery
Address: 7055 Ridge Road, Newcastle, California 95658
Telephone: (916) 663-1422
Pescatore is a family owned winery featuring Syrah, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and Barbera wines.

Rancho Roble Vineyards
Address: 340 Fleming Road, Lincoln, CA 95648
Telephone: (916) 645-2075
Open for wine tasting by appointment only.
This Lincoln winery produces Barbera, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Secret Ravine Vineyards and Winery
Address: 4390 Gold Trail Way, Loomis, CA 95650
Telephone: 916-652-6015
Open weekends noon to 4 PM.
This winery and vineyard are located near Secret Ravine Creek, in the Loomis Basin. A large portion of the grapes used to produce their wine comes from land that was a vineyard from 1870 – 1954. Wines produced include Zinfandel, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Barbera, and Sangiovese.

Viña Castellano
Address: 4590 Bell Road, Auburn, CA 95602
Telephone: (530) 889-2855
This Auburn winery specializes in handcrafted small limited releases including Syrah Rosé, Tempranillo, Syrah and Cabernet Franc.