El Dorado Wine Country

03/23/2026

🌱 Those little green shoots mean big things are coming!

Bud break is here — the moment our mountain vineyards wake up and this year's vintage begins. Learn what's happening in the vines and why it's one of our favorite times of year on the blog.

👉 The Significance of Bud Break: https://eldoradowines.org/the-significance-of-bud-break-in-the-vineyards

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, something important is happening in our vineyards: the vines are waking up!

03/21/2026

Cheers to the first day of spring! 🌸 🌼 ☀️ It’s a timely reminder to reserve your spot at Passport on April 18-19. After all, it’s only a little under a month away (not that we’re counting!).

🎟️ Get your tickets at ElDoradoWines.org/Passport

03/19/2026

There's more to Camino and Apple Hill™ than pies and apples. Think award-winning wineries and fun wines (including some that pair well with the region's famous cider donuts!) and plenty of discoveries.

03/17/2026

What better way to welcome longer days and the first day of spring than with a glass of El Dorado wine in hand? 🌸 🍷

Join us on Saturday, March 21, from 4–8 PM for the 3rd Saturday Art & Wine Stroll on Placerville's Historic Main Street.

Shadow Ranch Vineyard, Skinner Vineyards, Sierra Vista Winery, and Crystal Basin Cellars will be among the wineries you’ll find at galleries and boutiques open late into the evening.

Enjoy live music, artist demos, and special promotions from local merchants as the season turns and the evenings stretch a little longer.

It's a lovely way to ease into spring! Come when you can and stay as long as you like.

🎟️ Get tickets at givebutter.com/3rdsaturday

03/13/2026

Two days. Stunning foothill views. Dozens of world-class wineries. 🏔🍷 Passport Weekend on April 18-19 is El Dorado County's most celebrated wine event - and tickets are going fast.

Come taste what makes this mountain-grown region unlike anywhere else.

🎟 ElDoradoWines.org/Passport

03/12/2026

When wine enthusiasts think of California Zinfandel, their minds often drift to well-known wine destinations like Napa Valley or Sonoma County. But not far away in the Sierra Foothills near Lake Tahoe, El Dorado wineries have been quietly crafting some of the state’s most exceptional Zinfandels for over 150 years.

With old vines rooted in Gold Rush-era soil and elevations that rival some of Europe's most celebrated wine regions, El Dorado's Zinfandel tells a story that's uniquely Californian—and utterly unforgettable.

Check out our Ultimate Guide to Zinfandel in El Dorado County on our blog.

https://eldoradowines.org/the-ultimate-guide-to-zinfandel-in-el-dorado-wine-country/

If you're planning a visit to El Dorado wine country or simply looking to expand your Zinfandel horizons, read on.

03/10/2026

Fun fact: El Dorado County is considered the "cradle of the California Zinfandel."

True story: Miners planted wine grapes here in the 1850s during the Gold Rush! They brought vine cuttings, and many turned to grape growing after the gold fever subsided. 🍇

A small block of original vines remains at Skinner Vineyards and Boeger Winery, the first post-Prohibition winery in the El Dorado AVA.

03/06/2026

Fun fact about El Dorado Passport – ONE ticket gives you access to 20 incredible winery experiences.

It’s an incredible value if we say so ourselves. Will we see you on April 18-19?

🎟️ Get your tickets at ElDoradoWines.org/Passport

03/06/2026

California wine country is more than a few regions. Nice to see El Dorado represented (including Lava Cap Winery)!

From Mendocino to the Sierra Foothills, Northern California is overflowing with wine. 🍷

03/03/2026

A new month means loads of new events at our wineries! 🎉 From Girl Scout cookies to paella, Mardi Gras to blending your own wine, there's a wine experience for you in March. Here's a small taste:

🍷 Stories in the Cellar at Boeger Winery
🍪 Girl Scout Cookie Pairing at Toogood Cellars
🥘 Pinot + Paella at Docmanov Winery
🍇 Quintet Blending at Madrona Vineyards
🎭 Mardi Gras at Mellowood Vineyard
🧀 Gourmet Grilled Cheese at Shadow Ranch Vineyard

See all the events at ElDoradoWines.org/Events

02/28/2026

When the weather outside is frightful, the cozy tasting room can be delightful. 🪵 From fireplaces and views overlooking the vineyards to welcoming wine caves, our wineries have no shortage of charming venues to enjoy a glass or flight.

Pictured:
🍷 Nello Olivo Winery
🍇 Toogood Estate Winery
🍷 Boeger Winery
🍇 Delfino Farms

Discover them all at ElDoradoWines.org/wineries