“Bring out the Barrel” El Dorado Winemakers Open Their Cellars for Barrel Tasting
January 30, 2010 - January 31, 2010
Location: El Dorado County
Price: Weekend pass: $20 in advance; $25 after Jan 23.
More than 20 El Dorado wineries are opening their cellars during the weekend of January 30-31, inviting wine lovers of all levels to experience the nuances of a new vintage – by tasting wine samples straight from the barrel. It’s a unique opportunity to talk with local vintners and follow the winemaking process from vine to barrel to bottle.
The weekend features wine tasting, light food pairings, and the opportunity to purchase “futures” of limited quantity wines.
El Dorado’s family owned wineries are just an hour from Sacramento or South Lake Tahoe, and about 2 hours from the Bay Area.
Prices are as follows:
Weekend pass: $20 at www.ElDoradoWines.org in advance; $25 after Jan 23.
Friends 4 pack: Buy 4 tickets for the price of 3.
Sunday only: $15 advance; $20 after Jan 23.
Designated drivers: $5.
Participating wineries: Auriga Cellars, Busby Cellars, Colibri Ridge, Crystal Basin, Fenton Herriott, Fitzpatrick, David Girard, Gold Hill, Granite Springs, Holly’s Hill, Illuminare, Jodar, Latcham, Lava Cap, Madroña, Miraflores, Mount Aukum, Narrow Gate, ParaVi, Perry Creek, Sierra Vista, and Single Leaf.
For details on the event, winery event highlights, and a map of the region go to: www.ElDoradoWines.org