We are a small boutique winery in El Dorado County with big breathtaking views from both of our sister vineyards - American River Valley and Pilot Ridge. Our new location and vineyard, formerly "Venezio Vineyards," in the Coloma/ American River Valley Wine Region expands our winemaking facilities and allows us to offer so much more. We are continuing to renovate and refresh the entire property, from the entry and landscaping to the tasting room, event pavilion, vacation home and winemaking facility.. The Coloma/American River Valley is our primary location; it features our beautiful winetasting room, wedding and event pavilion, and custom crush facility. Nestled in El Dorado County's Sierra Foothills, across the highway from the South Fork of the American River and the Magnolia Ranch, a well known equestrian staging area into Cronan Ranch, it is in the perfect location for anyone looking to escape to golden wine country. Local parks are popular for hiking, horseback riding, and trail biking. Trails criss-cross the area and allow access to the South Fork of the American River, which is one of the most popular rafting rivers in the US! The property is located between Auburn and Placerville on the historic Highway 49. El Dorado Hills would be a leisurely 30 minute drive and downtown Sacramento would be an hour distant.The 116 acres of beautiful rolling hillside consists of a 3,450 squarefoot custom vacation home, a 4,500 squarefoot winetasting and custom crush facility, a 3,000 squarefoot covered garden wedding and event pavilion, and 15 planted acres of irigated grapes
The site and growing conditions are superb. The property is located in an ancient river valley in the lower foothills. It's unique location near the South Fork of the American River and adjacent hills brings cool evening downdrafts and the soil consists of well drained decomposed granite. From our hilltop at 1600 feet you have stunning 360 degree views of Folsom lake, the Sacramento valley, the coastal mountains, the buttes, Mount Diablo,the crystal mountain range and the Sierras. The morning sunrises and evening sunsets are stunning! Then you notice the beautiful Tuscan style vineyard planted in the traditional terraced arched shape of long ago. This style of vineyard is more labor intensive because today's machinery is built for straight rows, however the beauty and romance of this style cannot be replaced. This is where our highly coveted Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are grown with hands on tender loving care. We are a family business, focused on nurturing our vines to develop fine estate wines, and create memorable romantic experiences. We look forward to celebrating with you soon! Ciao, Jim & Sherrie
