AMADOR COUNTY

Amador County, heart of the Sierra Foothills' wine growing region has become world renown for its magnificent Zinfandels. Though a combination of old vines and hot weather, Amador County produces a huge variety of Zinfandel styles, from light and fruity to massively meaty and peppered. With over 2200 acres planted, 1600 are Zinfandel. Many of these wineries have expanded plantings and production into other varietals, some rivaling those from more traditional regions.

WINERIES:
Amador Foothill Winery
Boeger Winery
Black Sheep Winery
Chatom Vineyards
Karly Winery and Vineyards
Kautz Ironstone Vineyards
Lava Cap
Livingston
Malvadino Vineyards
Milliaire Winery
Montevina
Stevenot Winery
Renwood Winery  
Rosenblum Cellars

EL DORADO COUNTY

El Dorado County, the Eastern California home of Lake Tahoe shares a similar wine heritage to Amador County. Housing a spate of small to moderate-sized boutique wineries, the 600 acres currently planted specialize in Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc. These wineries, though small, consistently create outstanding, award winning wines.

WINERIES:
Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards
Gold Hill Vineyard
Jodar Vineyards Winery
Lava Cap Winery
Oakstone Winery
Venezio Vineyard and Winery
Windwalker Vineyard

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