Wine Destinations
WINERIES EL DORADO
BOEGER WINERY
1709 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-622-8094
boegerwinery.com
Daily 10am – 5pm
Set on a scenic gold-rush era homestead, Boeger Winery welcomes guests to enjoy a diverse portfolio of wines and experience our enchanting grounds.
CIELO SULLA TERRA ESTATE VINEYARDS & WINERY
8061 Perry Creek Road, Fair Play • 530-620-7474 cielosullaterra.com and iversonwinery.com
Friday through Sunday 11am – 5pm
Italian for “Heaven on Earth”, this property is truly divine. Visit for a relaxed experience in the pet friendly tasting room and patio.
CRYSTAL BASIN CELLARS
3550 Carson Road, Camino • 530-647-1767 www.crystalbasin.com
Daily 11am – 5pm
Come taste our award-winning wines at our casual and fun tasting room just off Hwy 50. All our wines are made with grapes grown in vineyards within 30 miles of our winery.
GWINLLAN ESTATE WINERY
7060 Fairplay Road, Somerset • 530-723-2879
We have a diverse collection of estate grown hand-crafted sparkling wine (méthode champenoise), as well white, and red wines.
LAVA CAP WINERY
2221 Fruitridge Road, Placerville • 530-621-0175 www.lavacap.com
Lava Cap is a family-owned winery. It’s wine-making philosophy is to express the elegant and complex varietal character from each block of the family’s vineyards.
LEWIS GRACE WINERY
2701 Carson Road, Placerville • 530-642-8424 lewisgracewinery.com
Daily 11am – 5pm
The estate grapes of Grace Vineyards and the winery is part of the established Irving Ranch circa 1890 and was set along the Pony Express route.
MADROÑA VINEYARDS
2560 High Hill Road, Camino • 530-644-5948 www.madronavineyards.com
Daily 11am – 5pm
Madroña’s exceptional mountain elevation vineyards offer perfect growing conditions for the wide range of Rhône and Bordeaux varietals grown by Madroña.
CRYSTAL BASIN CELLARS
WINERIES
NELLO OLIVO – BEE STREET
643 Bee St., Placerville • 530-409-5603
Friday & Saturday 11am – 5pm
Since 2010, two blocks from downtown Placerville in historical 1853 Bee-Bennett Mansion.
NELLO OLIVO WINES
3550 Carson Road., Camino • 530-409-5603 www.nelloolivo.com
M-Th 12pm – 6pm/ F & Sat. 11am – 8pm / Sun 11am– 6pm
Home of the The Grapefather, where honestly delicious wines merge with class and welcoming fun. Spacious outdoor patio. Dog friendly.
TOOGOOD ESTATE WINERY
7280 Fairplay Road, Somerset • 530-620-1910 www.toogoodwinery.com
Daily 11am - 6pm
Experience wine tasting in our 5000 Sq. Ft. Cave or enjoy a wine flight and appetizer on our Waterfall Patio overlooking the estate vineyards.
TOOGOOD CELLARS
304 Main St., Placerville • 530-344-7010 toogoodwinery.com/Toogood-Cellars
Thursday through Monday 1pm – 8pm
Visit our tasting room located on Historic Main Street in Placerville where you can sip and relax before you stroll, shop and dine.
WILLAMETTE WINEWORKS
824 Sutter St., Suite 200, Folsom • (916) 542-7417
Willamette Wineworks, a microwinery, is a wine, blending and food experience created by Willamette Valley Vineyards. The unique hands-on wine-blending experience will allow our guests to learn more about the process of winemaking and enjoy their own wine creation.
DI STASIO VINEYARDS
10780 Shenandoah Road, Plymouth • 209-256-1524
distasiovineyards@comcast.net
Open for tastings and picnics Wed. through Sunday 11am - 4:30pm
Come join us as we honor our Italian heritage by offering an authentic taste of Italy, inclusive of unique Italian wine varietals grown on the estate, as well as imported gourmet specialties and regional Italian ceramics. The winery is owned and operated by the Di Stasio family, whose ancestors have sustainably farmed the property since 1911.
3544 Carson Road, Camino • 530-556-5060
Hwy50Brewery.com
Open daily, 12pm –8pm
Craft beer at its simple best from artisan brewer, Gary Ritz. Rotating taps, brick-oven pizza, other fresh eats and non-alcoholic choices. Sit inside with picture-window views of our legacy copper-clad brew house, or relax outdoors on our expansive patio with gorgeous views of the Apple Hill countryside. Live music events some weekends. Find us at the Camino exit off Hwy 50, turn left. Families and dogs welcome!
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In 1981, a geology professor and his family discovered the grandeur of the Sierra Nevada Foothills and decided to put down roots in Apple Hill. Here, they discovered the exceptional volcanic soils weathered from volcanic ash, and Lava Cap Winery was born. For over 35 years our family has produced stellar wines from our Estate Vineyards and we welcome you to enjoy yourselves in our tasting room or picnic in our gardens.
DINING EL DORADO COUNTY
AMORE MIO
451 Main St., Ste. B, Placerville • 530-303-3148 amoremioitalianbistro.com
Tuesday 4:30pm – 8:30pm; Wednesday - Thursday 4:30pm – 8:00pm; Friday - Saturday 4:30pm – 9pm; Closed Monday & Sunday
Amore Mio Italian Bistro is an authentic Italian cuisine restaurant. The ingredients are sourced directly from Italy and prepared with love by Italian chefs.
ANNABELLE’S CHOCOLATE LOUNGE
6240 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado • 530-295-9390 www.annabelleschocolate.com
Monday through Saturday 10am – 6pm; Closed Sunday
We make our gourmet chocolates on location and on a daily basis! We do not add any preservatives or waxes to our chocolates. We assist with wine pairings.
INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT & BAR, THE
629 Main St., Suite 102, Placerville • 530-344-7645 www. independentplacerville.com
Wed. through Sat. 11am – 9pm; Sun. 11am – 8pm
The Independent Restaurant and Bar is a dining destination presenting an outstanding American fusion menu and a toptier full bar.
LITTLEJOHNS CANDIES
8031 Mt. Aukum Rd., Somerset • 415-252-8320 LittlejohnsCandies.com
Monday - Thursday 9am – 7pm; Friday - Saturday 9am-8pm; Sunday 10am – 7:00pm
In 1924 Mr. & Ms. Littlejohn began handcrafting our word famous English Toffee. Today we still use these traditional methods that have been passed down to each generation of candy makers.
PAPA GIANNI’S
3450 Palmer Drive, Suite 1, Cameron Park • 530-672-2333 www.papagiannis.net
Located in the heart of the Cameron Park, family-owned Papa Gianni’s has been serving authentic Italian cuisine to loyal patrons and new faces alike over 20 years.
PINE-O-MINE
2620 Carson Rd., Placerville • 530-212-0535 www.pineomine.com
Saturday 10am – 7pm; Su nday 10am – 6pm
Experience the authentic joy of apple picking at Pine-O-Mine Ranch. As the leading destination for U-Pick Apples in Apple Hill, we offer an unparalleled selection of apple varieties. Don’t miss out on this seasonal delight—book your apple-picking adventure now! Pine-O-Mine is Located on Carson Road in the heart of Apple Hill. Explore our 1,000+ meticulously cared-for apple trees, berries, and more.
PAPA G IANNI’S
TASTE RESTAURANT
9402 Main St., Plymouth • 209-245-3463
Hours: Thurs. through Mon. 5pm – 8:30pm; Call for Reservations www.restauranttaste.com/newtaste/pages/home.cgi
Amador County’s best dining experience, the gateway to the Amador Wine Country. Reservations are recommended for dining room seating.
LODGING
BEST WESTERN STAGE COACH INN
DORADO COUNTY
5940 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines • 530-644-2029 bestwestern.com
Stay on the historic Pony Express Trail, minutes from wine tasting, skiing and hiking. Featuring comfortable rooms for a peaceful nights sleep.
OTHER SERVICES
CENTURY 21 – SELECT REAL ESTATE, INC.
111 Main Street, Placerville • 530-295-2900 Century21.com
DORADO COUNTY
Our professional, experienced C21 Select REALTORS® possess the critical local market knowledge needed to navigate today's everchanging world
EL DORADO HILLS CALIFORNIA WELCOME CENTER
2085 Vine St., #105; El Dorado Hills • 916-358-3700 www.eldoradohillschamber.org
The California Welcome Center is a helpful and educational destination for travelers finding their way through the State of California.
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