Welcome to El Dorado County's Fair Play Wine Region
Connect with Nature
With a glass of wine in hand, tour our 300-acre private valley and interact with our Scottish Highlander cattle, horses, inquisitive Alpacas, feral barn cats and a brood of unique chickens. Meet Norman, the Clydesdale, and Zeus, the Great Dane.
OFFERED: Sat-Sun, 11-5
PLAN: 1 hour for tasting and animal visitation
COST: $9 tasting fee
RESERVATIONS: (530) 957-2528
Horseback trail riding May-Oct: Click here
Gwinllan Estate is known for its down-to-earth atmosphere, deep respect for the environment and connection with the vines. Relax on our patio, surround yourself with the beauty of the Foothills and enjoy the views for 60 miles. You might spot our resident Red Hawk or the cattle grazing. Complimentary vineyard tours Sept-Nov.
OFFERED: Fri-Sun, 11am to 5pm
PLAN: 45 minutes for tasting, 35 minutes for tour
COST: $15 tasting fee, waived with purchase
RESERVATIONS: (530) 723-2879
Shadow Ranch's expansive 80 acres are home to a plethora of wildlife. Bring your binoculars for bird watching or stroll down to our pond to listen to the toads. Spread a blanket in our grassy and shaded picnic grounds and soak up the beauty of the Sierra Foothills. We farm organically and steward the natural beauty of our landscape.
OFFERED: Fri-Sun, 11am to 5pm
PLAN: 1:15
COST: Varies; enjoy nature for free!
RESERVATIONS: Click here
Wander, pause, and savor the estate at your own rhythm. Choose how you connect with the land. Whether that’s quiet reflection among the vines, a self-guided sensory walk, or lingering with a glass beside the pond. This open-ended experience invites you to slow down and let the property reveal itself.
OFFERED: Fri-Sun, 11-5
PLAN: Time varies; stay as long as you like.
COST: Tasting fee for non-members. To explore the property, please check in first at the tasting room.
RESERVATIONS: Click here