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El Dorado Wine Grape Growers Association

 

Member Vineyards

 
Alvarez Vineyards
Miraflores Winery
2120 Foursprings Trail
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 647-8505


www.mirafloreswinery.com
 

Growing Syrah, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Mourvedre, Tempranillo, Mustcat Canelli, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot, and Grenache.

Arrastra Vineyards
Marian & Doug Leisz
2399 Kingsgate Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-3377


 

A ridge-top vineyard at 2,350 feet elevation. Excellent air drainage and sun exposure, featuring mountain-grown Aglianico, Charbono, Chardonnay, Merlot and Moutepulciano grapes.

Baiocchi Family Vineyards
Greg & Sharon Baiocchi
2145 Hidden Ranch Road
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-7066


www.baiocchiwines.com
 

Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre & Tempranillo planted from selected bud wood and rootstock suited to our granitic Rhone like soils. Three distinct micro climates at 2300’ in the FairPlay AVA with sustainable vineyard practices have been designed and managed to produce low yields for ultra premium wines.

Boa Vista Vineyards
Brad & Kandi Visman
2952 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-5522

www.boavista.com
 
Brad & Kandi Visman and three sons: Brad, Mason & Joe. Award winning Apple & Kandi Apple Wines, Barbera, Merlot & Syrah. Also Barbera & Merlot Port. Wines & Tasting available @ Boa Vista Orchards.
Boeger Winery
Greg Boeger
1709 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-8094

www.boegerwinery.com
 
Growing Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Chardonnay, Flora, Graciano, Grenache, Mourvedre, Merlot, Mission, Muscat Canelli, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Refosco, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tennat, Tempranillo, Viognier, and Zinfandel.
Byecroft Road Vineyards
Bill & Margaret Leitz
(530) 622-1463

www.byecroftvineyards.com
 
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Viognier, and  Zinfandel located in El Dorado County.
Cardanini Vineyards
Linda Cardanini
2701 High Hill Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-0909


 

Growing Zinfandel, Syrah, and Barbera.

China Creek Vineyard
Robert Williamson
5025 Trellis Trail
Placerville, CA 95667
(605) 364-3949


 

Growing Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Chrome Ridge Vineyard
Denise Johnson
(530) 647-0965

 
Syrah vineyard located in El Dorado County.
Clos des Knolls Vineyard
Bob & Barbara Leidigh
4240 Lakeview Dr.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1959


 

Growing many award-winning varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

Corazon Vineyard
Robert Flaharty
5511 Chappie Ct.
Camino, CA 95709
(925) 828-7871


 

Growing 1.5 acres of Petite Sirah at 2500 feet overlooking the South Fork of the American River. Crop is currently committed to Ursa Vineyards.

Crose Family Vineyard
Rick & Miri Crose
3720 Wilson Loop
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-4488

 
The Crose Family Vineyard is three-and-a-half acres of Merlot grapes located at 2,600 feet elevation. Vines have a southwest aspect for full sun.
Crystal Springs Vineyard
Bob & Joyce Witters
2872 Crystal Springs Road
Camino, CA 95709-9610
(530) 644-4472

 

At 3,400 feet, this seven-acre, sunny hillside location, with its cool nights, produces quality fruit from French Gamay and Pinot Gris.

 
D'Artagnan Vineyards
Bob & Bonnie Reitz
1781 Rocky Springs Ct.
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(916) 939-4014

www.dartagnanvineyards.com
 
Best quality estate grown Malbec, Tempranillo and Zinfandel grapes.
 
de Lange Vineyard
Al & Kay de Lange
5486 Pooh's Path
Garden Valley, CA 95633
(530) 626-3743

 

Growing Port Varietals including Tinto Cao, Touriga, Bastardo, Tinta Rouriz, Sauzao, and Tinta Amarella.

 
Diamond Springs Vineyard
Janie & Brent Cohen
6700 Horizon Dr.
Placerville, CA 95667
(510) 834-8172

www.diamondspringsvineyard.com 
 

The vineyard is located along the Consumnes River nestled among the high canyon walls, it is south facing and steeply terraced. We are growing Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. We have joined forces with winemaker Bill Easton to produce a delicious Bordeaux styled wine. Our first vintage - 2006 was released in February 2009.

Duarte-Georgetown Vineyard
John & Alexandra Duarte
Spanish Dry Diggins and Reservoir Road, Georgetown, CA
Mail: 6706 Dusty Lane
Modesto, CA 95357
(209) 531-6874

 
Eight varietals on 90 acres planted on red volcanic soils at 2500 feet atop Georgetown Divide. High density planting on vertical trellis with drip irrigation and careful selection of clones and rootstocks make this a state-of-the-art vineyard. Potential for additional planting. Visit us to learn more about "Big Reds from Above."
Elenridge
Lawrence & Nancy Dealey
2195 Dias Dr.
Placerville, Ca. 95667
(530) 622-5540

 
Growing Rousanne, Mourvedre and Viognier.
Four Corners Vineyard
Bob Hill
R.D. Hill General Contractor
5080 Gold Hill Rd.
Placerville, Ca. 95667
(530) 295-1700

www.rdhill.com

 
Mourvedre.
GMB Vineyard
Scott Baron
930 Tahoe Blvd 802-453
Incline Village, NV 89451

(312) 286-4755

 
Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Merlot, and Riesling are planted in this El Dorado County vineyard located near Placerville.
Goedeck/Liu Vineyard
6140 Granite Springs Road
Fairplay, CA 95684
(530) 620-7113
(530) 520-1693 fax
(530) 409-0594 mobile

 
Mountain-grown premium wine grapes. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Muscat Canelli, at 2,400 feet on south-facing hillside slope.
Goldbud Farms
2501 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-6521
www.goldbudfarms.com
 
Cultural practices emphasize Integrated Pest Management approach to pest and disease control as well as sustainable growing practices. We specialize in Rhone varieties. Several varieties are highly prized and in limited supply.
 
Gold Hill Vineyard
Hank Battjes
5660 Vineyard Lane
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-6522
(530) 642-1731 fax
www.goldhillvineyard.com
 

Located above the American River on fifty acres of well-drained granitic soils are premium Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Barbera, and Syrah. Award winning wines made at the winery.

 
Grace Vineyards
2701 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-8424 vineyard
(775) 323-1231 Dr. Stephen Grace

www.gracepatriotwines.com
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, clones 7 and 337. Tempranillo, clone 2.
Granite Hill Vineyards
Randy Hansen & Charlie Jones
200 Judy Dr.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-9696


 
Growing Petite Sirah and Semillon.
Harriette Ritchie Vineyard-Ranch
P.O. Box 1063
Shingle Springs, CA 95682
(530) 622-3249 phone & fax
(916) 837-0180 mobile
www.directcon.net/hritchi
 

68.8 acres. Boeger Winery leases eighteen acres Barbera. 1,600 feet, above fog, below snow. Harriette/George Ritchie owned/worked it before George died 10-93. EID.

 
Hawkcreek Vineyards
Lowell Davis
3625 Cedar Creek Road
Somerset, CA 95684
(
530)-620-6666
www.hawkcreekvineyard.com
 

Located at 2,200-2,400 feet along Cedar Creek in the Fair Play Appellation. Various microclimates produce high-quality, premium varietals with clonal character.

 
High View Vineyards
Randy & Debbie Knutzon
(916) 791-7248
Bruce & Alisa Ginier
(559) 434-1406
www.highviewvineyards.com
 
Syrah 877 on 1103p rootstock. Professionally managed six acres. Vineyard in unique location on top of canyon hillside along Cosumnes River at 2100 feet elevation. Extensive granite soil, well drained, emulating Northern Rhone. West facing exposure with consistent, virtually constant air movement.
 
J & J Vineyard
Joel & Judy Sklar
7660 Perry Creek Road
Fair Play, CA 95684
(530) 620-9113

 
Our vineyard is located at 2,200 feet in Fair Play. We are growing ten acres of Zinfandel, Barbera and Cabernet Franc in beautiful South County. Contact information may be changing in 2009 as the vineyard has been listed for sale.
 
Kingsgate Farm
Don Lahey
2451 Kingsgate Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-6666


 

Growing Petite Sirah, Tempranillo and Sangiovese.

Krizl Vineyard
Norman & Kathy Krizl
5674 Nancy Lee Mine Road
Garden Valley, CA 95633
(530) 333-4906

 
Krizl Vineyard grows four acres of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes on the Georgetown Divide. The vineyard is on a southeast facing hillside at elevation 2,000 feet, and was planted during 1982 and 1988. Home winemakers welcome!
 
Latrobe Vineyards
Bob & Joanne Clarke
Leased by Josh Lyman
(209) 245-3897

 
Located near Latrobe at the 1,000 foot elevation, the warm microclimate provides perfect growing conditions for Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel.
 
Lost Colt Vineyards
Stan & Karen Van Spanje
7460 Fairplay Road
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 620-8522

 

Lost Colt Vineyards grow premium wine grapes at the 2,300 foot elevation. Mountain-grown on the granitic soils are Syrah, Petite Sirah and Pinot Noir.

 
Mais Fica Vineyards & Winery
Martin & Eileen Blair
3395 Kincade Drive
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 344-0725

www.maisficawinery.com
 
Professionally managed 2-1/2 acres of Grenache and Mourvedre grapes located at 2400' elevation in Pleasant Valley. Planted from Tablas Creek Vintage Select (TCVS) budwood.
 
Marcelais Mine Vineyards
Gar & Mary Harmon
4921 Marcelais Road
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 626-3705

 
Located at 1,500 feet elevation on Big Canyon Creek. Our cool nights contribute to a slower maturing time for our grapes.
 
Matagrano Vineyard
Frank & Pat Matagrano
5080 Petersen Lane
Lotus, CA 95651
(530) 401-0661

 
Ten acres Sangiovese, Bronello clone, at 900 feet elevation on the American River.
 
Max Vineyard
Richard & Diane Stading
3160 Newtown Rd.
Placerville, CA 95667
(530 621-0700

 
Located outside Placerville with three acres of Syrah at 2,300 feet. Grown on a gentle southeastern slope in deep, volcanic soils and warm microclimate.
 
Naylor Farms
(530) 620-6492

Naylor Farms, operating several vineyards near Fair Play (2,200 - 2,800 feet elevation), offer a wide range of variety/clone and site combinations for quality vintages.
 

Pasto Vineyards
Jerome & Mary Lou Pasto
P.O. Box 557
4080 D'Augostini Dr.
Mt. Aukum, CA 95656
(530) 620-7408

 
Growing Tempranillo and Petite Sirah at elevation 2000 feet.

 

Perry Creek Vineyards
Bill Bertram
7400 Perry Creek Rd.
P.O. Box 313
Somerset, CA 95684
(530) 295-7626

 
At 2400 feet elevation in the Fairplay AVA, our 60 acres of grapes are grown in granitic soils for premium wine production, using cultural practices to ensure consistently excellent quality fruit.

 

Pleasant Valley Vineyards
4181 Eagle Canyon Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-3058

 
With 23 years of grape growing experience by owners, at 2800 feet elevation, in the Sierra foothills of Pleasant Valley just south-east of Placerville, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel grapes are grown on Double-Geneva-Curatin trellising, on steeply terraced, south-facing slopes, to ensure optimum sun exposure for developing grape flavors with that perfect balance of acid and sugar.
 
Pratt Vineyards
David & Kim Pratt
4054 Sayoma Lane
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 642-9304

www.dkcellars.com
 
Nestled in the Sierra Foothills near Fair Play. Vineyard consists of 25-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Semillon vines. Almost ten acres at 2,700 feet elevation. Please visit our website for more information.
 
Quartz Hill Vineyard
Bob & Margot Scharpf
8548 Mosquito Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-8315

 
Five acres of Merlot and Petit Syrah. Sauvignon Blanc and Syrah are also grown. All goes to Thomas Coyne Winery in 2003.
 
Rancho De Amor
Tony & Sharlene Scott
3259 Outlook Drive
Rocklin, CA 95762
(916) 663-6130


 

Growing Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc in Placerville.

Sauber Vineyard & Orchards
Jim & Donna Sauber
(530) 626-4329
(877) 787-6707
www.saubervineyard.com


 
Twenty-seven acres of mountain-grown grapes, twelve acres of stonefruit at 2,700-3,000 foot elevation, on sun-bathed, well-drained hillsides. Deep granitic soils produce outstanding varietal characteristics. Grapes can be picked for you or u-pick. A crusher, stemmer, and press are available on site. Mature vines. Great quality.
 
Schaefer Vineyard
Fred & Marjorie Schaefer
1950 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 621-2938


 
Growing Cabernet Franc and Syrah.
 
Shaker Ridge Vineyard
Andrew & Elizabeth Standeven
3000 Mesquite Court
El Dorado, CA 95623
(530) 620-2141
www.shakerridgevineyard.com

 
Our vineyard is uniquely situated within the El Dorado AVA on sloping, rocky clay loam soils at the 1500 foot elevation. Three acres each of head-trained Barbera and Primitivo, and one acre of traditional port varietals featuring Touriga Nacional, are managed for low yield and high quality.
Short Horse Vineyards
Tim & Lynn Akin
5600 Gold Hill Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 621-2585

 
Deep, sandy loam soils at 1,600 foot elevation, this unique site was selected by pioneer farmers more than a hundred years ago as "prime farmland." Featuring Merlot 181, and Syrah 877 on 13 acres within the El Dorado AVA.
Sierra Oaks Estates
Vineyards and Winery

Jim & Toshi Brown
3900 Tawanka Road
P.O. Box 617
Mt. Aukum, CA 95656
(530) 620-7212
www.sierraoaksestates.com

 

Warm, sunny rolling hills and terraced hillsides at the 2,500 foot level, daily summer breezes. Growing Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petite Sirah.

 

Sierra Vista Winery
John MacCready
4560 Cabernet Way
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-7221
www.sierravistawinery.com
 

In the Eastern Highlands of California on Red Rock Ridge in the Heart of El Dorado, Pleasant Valley, we have four micro-climates. Each grape variety is planted in the most appropriate micro-climate to achieve the highest quality fruit.  We are in the process of converting to organic farming and are definitely a sustainable farming operation.  Our 35 years of farming grapes gives us Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that have reached old vine status.  You are invited to sample our Red Rock Ridge Syrah, Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Reserve Merlot to experience the quality of our fruit.

 

Single Leaf Winery
Scott & Pam Miller
7480 Fairplay Rd.
Somerset, CA 95654
(530) 620-3534
www.singleleaf.com

 

Growing Malbec, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

 

Skinner Vineyards
Michael & Carey Skinner
(310) 613-9879
www.skinnervineyards.com

 
Skinner Vineards is a family owned winery and vineyard that focuses on Rhone Varietals. The vineards are located at two unique sites -- 2700 feet in the Fair Play AVA and 1300 feet in Rescue near the original Skinner Winery established in 1861. The Rhone varietals are planted to various clones on devigorating rootstalks that include Syrah, Grenache, Mourvedre, Counoise, Carignane, Petite Sirah, Viognier, Rousanne, Marsanne, Grenache Blanc, and Picpoul Blanc. Please contact us if you are interested in being placed on our waiting list for grapes.
 
Smokey Ridge Ranch
Kirk Taylor / Wendy West
2160 Carson Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-5078

 
Family vineyard at 2,500 foot elevation with south/southwest exposure. Single clone varietals grown on multiple rootstocks to increase complexity. Ranch visits encouraged - call us!
 
SP3 Vineyard / Nursery
Sherry & Gary Waldsmith
6000 Salmon Falls Road
Pilot Hill, CA 95664
(916) 933-8144 home
www.sp3vineyards.com
 
Vineyard and state-certified nursery. Our eighty-plus listed varietals or clones are assured optimum maturation to develop unique characteristics. Certified vines, cuttings and bud wood available.
 
Spanish Creek Vineyard
Larry & Helen Baumann
Joe & Betty Harralson
PO Box 290
Mt. Aukum, CA 95626
(530) 620-3742


 
Spanish Creek Vineyard is located at 2800 feet eleveation on south facing slopes in Fairplay since 1980. The five acres of Chardonnay, 3 acres of Zinfandel, and 5 acres of Mourvedre are 29 years old with a 4 acre block of Zinfandel planted in 2005.
 
Stonehaven Ranch
Ed & Kathy Goltz
2881 Springer Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 622-2242

 
Growing Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Cabernet, and Syrah.
 
Sumu Kaw Vineyards
David & Sheila Bush
2660 Bodega Way
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-5515

 
Located on a ridgetop at 2,900 feet elevation, Sumu Kaw Vineyards grows an assortment of quality red and white Rhone varieties, Zinfandel and Nebbiolo.
 
Sun Mountain Farm and Vineyard
Stan & Joan Geel
3000 North Canyon Road
Camino, CA 95709
(530) 621-3740

 
Located in the Apple Hill area of Sierra foothills at 3,000 foot elevation. Syrah (noir) trellised on a Smart-Dyson system on four acres.
 
Thaddeus Vineyards
Steve & Sherry Souza
3660 Cumberland Trail
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 626-1117

 
Three acres of Deaver Old Vine Zinfandel on 110R root stock. Located just off of Springer Road, right below Holly Hills.
 
The Stidham's 'Mini-Vini'
Jerry & Cheryl Stidham
3240 Collingswood Drive
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
(530) 677-5431


 
Growing Primitivo.
 
Toad Ridge Vineyards
John Thomas
PO Box 1733
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 647-1754

 
Growing Syrah, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot.
 
Twin Oaks Vineyard
Al & Sylvia Limbertos
P.O. Box 347
Fairplay, CA 95684
(530) 620-3510

www.twinoakswinegrapes.com
 
Five acres premium Merlot mountain-grown wine grapes of Sierra Foothills in Fairplay, grown in deep, granitic soils, quadrilateral-trellised at 2900 foot elevation with southern exposure producing exceptional quality fruit for harvest.
 
Ursa Vineyards
Greg Stokes and Deborah Elissagaray
5001 Dollhouse Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 644-3443

www.ursavineyards.com
 
Owners of Ursa Winery.
 
Viani Vineyards
Steve Viani
2014 Equestrian Way
Pilot Hill, CA 95664
(916) 952-8503

 
Barbera grapes in the Pilot Hill area of El Dorado County.
Vinehill
Sid & Marie Davis
P.O. Box 734
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-1405
(530) 333-1009 fax

Six acres grapes: Viognier, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah. Home winemakers welcome. You pick, we crush and press.
 
Walker Vineyard
Lloyd Walker & Ann Johnson
6060 Oak Hill Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 677-2807

www.walkervineyard.com
 
Award winning wines are made from this thirty-five year old, twenty-one acre vineyard situated above the Cosumnes River Canyon at 2100' elevation. Premium Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Petite Sirah, Merlot and Barbera are grown in well-drained granitic soils in the Oak Hill Agricultural District.
Ward/Warden Vineyard
9425 Mosquito Road
Placerville, CA 95667
(530) 621-0664

www.dixwinegrapes.com
 
Well-situated at 2,300 foot elevation, the vineyard is equally divided between Tempranillo and Barbera. Home winemakers welcome.
Zentner Vineyard
John & Valerie Zentner
3040 Omo Ranch Road
Fair Play, CA 95684
(530) 620-1613

 
At At 2,300 feet on gentle slopes in Fair Play. Five-plus acre vineyard including Charbono and Tinta Cao planted in 2004, with Souzao and Malbec, planted in 2005.
Mrs. Frank Herbert
Honorary Member