Just like the area’s pioneers took a chance 100 years ago, Charles B. Mitchell came to Fair Play searching for opportunity. Situated as the highest-elevation viticultural area in California, the possibilities for producing top-notch Zinfandels quickly became evident. Charles B. Mitchell Vineyards wasted no time, blazing a trail and purchasing Read more [...]

Located atop a picturesque hilltop in the Sierra Nevada foothills, we are a family owned boutique winery located in the heart of Fair Play. Our portfolio includes award-winning Zinfandel, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenache, Tempranillo, Petite Sirah, Barbera, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon. True to the Wild West history of our site, you Read more [...]

Cantiga’s Gothic-style winery sits on a stunning knoll top, overlooking estate vineyards. Within its walls, winemaker Rich Rorden preserves the art of making classic-style wines that align well with food and benefit from long periods of cellaring. Cantiga wines are natural, low in sulfites and easy on allergies. Enjoy a Read more [...]

In 2006 we resurrected our family’s wine-making legacy by reestablishing Skinner Vineyards & Winery. We are committed to making elegant Rhône-style wines that express the distinct qualities of our granitic soils and high elevation vineyards. You are invited to visit our beautifully appointed tasting room and winery while enjoying 360 Read more [...]

Van der Vijver Estate prides itself on old European traditions when it comes to winemaking and food. Everything needs to go just a little bit slower and with some extra care. Of course when you visit us you can share the experience and taste our Barrel aged wines. Maybe tell Read more [...]

Bechard Vineyard & Winery is located in the town of Somerset, overlooking the North Fork of the Cosumnes River. As a boutique winery our focus is on handcrafted, small lots of premium award winning wines. Our natural winemaking style allows the unique characteristics of the grape varietal and terroir to Read more [...]

Founder Robert Jones purchased Firefall’s El Dorado County estate vineyards with the dream of honoring his grandfather’s winegrowing legacy. With a commitment to sustainable farming, the year-round nurturing of each vine culminates in hand harvested grapes that are fermented and aged with the lightest possible touch to create wines expressing Read more [...]

We’re high on a ridge with spectacular views of the foothills. You’ll find our tasting bar inside our working winery, and it provides an intimate tasting experience and an insight into our passion for winemaking. You can picnic among our mature oak trees and granite outcroppings where we offer both Read more [...]

Enjoy panoramic views from the tasting room and picnic grounds, perched atop a knoll overlooking the estate vineyards. Sample award-winning, handcrafted wines including Zinfandel, Barbera, Tempranillo, Rhône and Bordeaux varietals. A small, family-owned vineyard and boutique winery, Busby Cellars provides special attention throughout the growing and winemaking process to craft Read more [...]

Our Boutique winery is nestled in the magnificent Sierra Foothills, in the Historic town of Fair Play. Fleur de Lys is one of numerous, family wineries located in Fair Play. Long time visitors will attest to the beauty of the drive to this destination appellation, and the quality of our Read more [...]

The Mediterranean is regarded as the cradle of the Old World wine industry. This region has inspired us to craft some of the best varietals from the countries around the original Mediterranean region. With the climate in Fair Play that mirrors that of the Mediterranean, we are able to bring Read more [...]

The first crush of the Toogood Estate Winery was the 2002 vintage. The wine was first bottled in January of 2003 and sales and acceptance have been remarkable. The vineyards currently have 12 acres planted with varieties including Zinfandel, Primitivo, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah. The Read more [...]