El Dorado County Wineries Give Napa and Sonoma Competition

Mention California wines and most people think of Napa Valley or Sonoma. The award-winning wineries in El Dorado County, nestled along the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, work hard to shatter that stereotype.

With a wide assortment of varieties grown and amenities offered, these wineries provide an easy-to-visit alternative to the valley-bound wineries. From dozens of locations across the county, visitors can chooses the type of wine or type of environment and be assured of finding a suitable selection, without the traffic hassles of Napa. Here are a few examples, in alphabetical order.


Check out the vineyards here.