Placerville Wineries, Three great wineries
We spent a few days last week exploring the wineries around the Placerville area. These wineries are located in El Dorado County near Highway 50 on the way to South Lake Tahoe. We have long enjoyed...
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We had the opportunity to take a sneak preview of the Skinner Vineyards tasting room that will open in just a few weeks. With its panoramic views, it will easily qualify as one of the “Best Views” of...
View ArticleA Wine Getaway to Gold Country – Sutter Creek
Looking for something different in wine country travel? Why not try the Gold Country of the Sierra Foothills. We make a trip to this region at least once a year and have discovered some very amazing...
View ArticleWine Adventures in the Fair Play AVA in El Dorado County
It was ten years ago that we first began making an annual trip to this wonderful wine country in the Sierra Foothills. Much has changed in that time, with many more wineries having been established in...
View ArticleThe new and improved Hanford House Inn
Main entrance Hanford House Inn Once a year we make a trip to the wine country of Amador and El Dorado Counties. We have been doing this since 1999 without a miss. The first couple of years it was just...
View ArticleCedarville Vineyard: getting better with age
Organic Cedarville Cabernet Sauvignon Cedarville Vineyard In 2002 we were visiting the Everett Ridge Winery on West Dry Creek Road in Sonoma County. There we met an assistant winemaker. We mentioned...
View ArticleGreen Manure at Cedarville Vineyard
Green Manure at Cedarville Vineyard in El Dorado County Green Manure Cover Crop Cedarville Vineyard – Zinfandel Around this time of year, it is easy to spot the vineyards that are practicing...
View ArticleGetaway to the Sierra Foothills Wine Country
Looking out on the Shenandoah Valley from Andis Winery Sierra Foothills Wine Country Do you travel to the California wine country? Most likely you have been to Napa Valley and Sonoma. A getaway to the...
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