El Dorado County
Sierra Foothills · High Country Wine
54Wineries
ZinfandelSignature
Sierra FoothillsRegion
Zinfandel Rhône blends Barbera Cabernet Sauvignon
Why This Region Matters
El Dorado County is the high-elevation heart of the Sierra Foothills, where Gold Rush history meets serious mountain winegrowing. Vineyards from 1,200 to over 3,000 feet produce vibrant, fresh-styled Zinfandel, Rhône blends, and Italian varieties like Barbera, with mountain acidity and distinct character that set them apart from the valley floor regions below.
Zinfandel Country
El Dorado County is the high-elevation heart of the Sierra Foothills, where Gold Rush history meets serious mountain winegrowing.
Distinctive Climate
El Dorado's high elevation gives it cooler nights and a later harvest than the lower foothills, with significant diurnal swings that preserve bright acidity.
54 Wineries
54 producers in El Dorado County are catalogued on WinoNotion, from boutique family estates to established names.
Part of Sierra Foothills
El Dorado County is a distinct sub-region within Sierra Foothills, with its own character worth seeking out on any visit.
Climate & Terroir
El Dorado's high elevation gives it cooler nights and a later harvest than the lower foothills, with significant diurnal swings that preserve bright acidity. Decomposed granite and volcanic soils drain sharply, stressing the vines into concentrated, expressive fruit.
Visiting El Dorado County
Placerville, a Gold Rush town, anchors the county. The Apple Hill area and Fair Play sub-region offer scenic tasting clusters.
Wineries in El Dorado County
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Avio Vineyards
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Boeger Winery
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Brice Station Vineyards
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Bumgarner Winery
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Cantiga Wineworks
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Casino Mine Ranch
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Cedarville Vineyard
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Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards
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Chateau Rouss
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Convergence Zone Cellars
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Convergent Vineyards
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Crystal Basin Cellars
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David Girard Vineyards
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Dillian Wines
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Driven Cellars
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Edio Vineyards at Delfino Farms
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Fenton Herriott Vineyards
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Fitzpatrick Winery & Lodge
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Gold Hill Vineyard
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Hatcher Winery
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Helios Winery
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Holly Hill Estate
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Holly's Hill Vineyards
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Iron Hub Winery
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🗺 WinoNotion Visitor Tip
El Dorado County rewards a focused visit. Placerville, a Gold Rush town, anchors the county. Call ahead, many of the best estates here are by appointment only.