After booms and busts, the area emerged once again as a wine-growing region in the 1970s, when many of the 100-plus-year-old vineyards were resurrected.Īround the tiny settlement of Plymouth is the largest concentration of wineries in the Sierra Foothills AVA, with numerous small family operations nestled along scenic back roads. Zinfandel was cultivated and thrived in the warm climate.Īt one time over 100 wineries operated in this area. European settlers eventually planted vineyards in the rocky rich soils throughout the Sierra Foothills. Amador County Wine CountryĪmador County’s grape-growing and winemaking history goes back to the mid 1800s, when the Gold Rush was on and the demand for drink was high. The Cary House is located on 300 Main Street. The Cary House has been in operation since 1857.
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For reservations call (530) 344-7645.Ī full day of fun deserves a good night rest at a conveniently located historic hotel just down Main Street. The full bar and modern casual atmosphere can set the tone for any occasion. Whether one is in the mood for a Classic Independent Burger or a Balsamic Rosemary Lamb Rack, it is prepared full of flavor. Independent RestaurantĪfter a long day of tasting, travelers can enjoy a meal at The Independent Restaurant and Bar, smack dab in the middle of Placerville on 629 Main Street. For further details call (530) 620-1675 or search. The tasting room offers good wines with great views of the area. The flagship wines include Petite Sirah, deep in color, a full flavored big red. A region infamous for Zinfandel, is now gaining a name for the cultivation of Rhone and Italian varietals as well as Bordeaux blends.Īukum winery opened in May of 2014. For more information call (530) 647-8505 or visit .Īt 2615 in altitude, Mount Aukum Winery is perched on top the hill sub-appellation of Fair Play at 6781 Tower Road in Somerset. Patrons can try the handcrafted wines of Miraflores any day of the week on the hilltop at 2120 Four Springs Trail in Placerville from10 a.m. It is using grapes from the historical Mission Vineyard (planted in 1853), the oldest known continuously The latest wine it has produced is the Mission 1853. The zinfandels are their flagship wines which have consistently received high scores from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.
“Miraflores is unique in its Mediterranean design coupled with antiquities of the historical Sierra Foothills,” Matricia Haigood, Tasting Room and Events Manager, said. The high elevation of 2,500- Miraflores WIneryģ,000 feet, cool nights by air descending from higher elevations and well-drained granitic soils make for a unique terrain. The first vintage was in 2003 followed by tasting room opening in 2007. Located in the heart of El Dorado is Miraflores Vineyards, planted in 1998 by owner Victor Alvarez. Crops are scattered throughout the three wine regions in the county Apple Hill region, Pleasant Valley and Fair Play.
The history of El Dorado can be seen taking a scenic drive through the countryside. The most northern of the three counties, situated in east-central California, has picturesque rolling hills and mountainous terrain. You will get a better feel for the wines in that region and you will have an excuse to keep coming back to explore new areas!Įl Dorado County – Sierra Foothills Wine Country Pick an area that sounds interesting and focus on it for a few days. The Sierra Foothills region is vast, so it is best to start out small. The Sierra wineries from the Fair Play and Apple Hill wineries in El Dorado County, the Shenandoah Valley in Amador County and the Murphys wineries in Calaveras County all have a small town feel, with numerous wineries producing multiple varietals. The Sierra Foothills wine region is growing in the number of wineries and the quality of wine just keeps getting better.
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