Welcome to El Dorado County's Fair Play Wine Region
Enjoy a beautifully crafted charcuterie board with your wine tasting experience at Shadow Ranch! Our shareable boards offer a bounty of carefully selected cheeses, cured meats, seasonal fruits, olives, nuts, jams and crackers. We pride ourselves on quality offerings at reasonable prices, sourcing premium ingredients.
OFFERED: Fri-Sun, 11am - 5pm
PLAN: 1 hr 15 min
Shadow Ranch Vineyard
RESERVATIONS: Click here
COST: $30, can be added to any tasting experience
Wine and food have a special ability to bring people together. Join us and enjoy both in a vintage tasting room or outdoor deck for a daily tasting, lunch, club party or your special event. Daily dining and custom flights of five wine and food pairings are available by reservation. Dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
OFFERED: Daily, 11am - 4pm
PLAN: 1.5 - 2 hours
Golden Leaves Winery
RESERVATIONS: Click here
or call 530-620-1888 (no texts)
Tasting plates and tapas start at $6
COST: $30 for “Deluxe Five” pairing experience
Wine Country Tapas - For wine enthusiasts who seek a true wine and food pairing experience, Chef Brian has developed a menu of small bites that pair perfectly and bring out subtle nuances in our wines. Choose from 3-4 different tapas & wine pairing options, all sharable
OFFERED: Fri-Sun, 11am - 4pm
PLAN: 1-2 hours
Element 79 Vineyards
RESERVATIONS: None required, but appreciated (530)497-0750
Larger groups, please make reservations.
COST: $23 + tax
What happens when you taste an exquisitely crafted wine with a perfectly matched food? Some describe it as an epiphany. Try the “Full Monty” pairing flight and discover your own metaphors! Experience the diversity of Cantiga's classical-style winemaking with a flight of five current releases (four reds and a white), accompanied by small bites
OFFERED: Sat-Sun, 11am - 5pm
PLAN: 1 - 2 hours
Cantiga Wineworks
RESERVATIONS: Click here
COST: $18
Geek Out On Wine
Expand your wine knowledge by talking with our winemakers, taking educational tours, and catching “behind the scenes” glimpses into the amazing world of wine. Each of our boutique wineries has a unique story and cast of characters waiting to be discovered. Topics range from classic and cutting edge winemaking techniques, to sustainable practices, and so much more.
Toogood Winery: Montepulciano
Oakstone/Obscurity: Petite Verdot
Windwalker: Tannat
Medeiros: Malbec
Connect with Nature
Majestic mountain trails, vineyard saunters, animal encounters, and tranquil picnic grounds—Fair Play wineries have it all. Grab your hiking boots and get ready to make tracks through this unique wine region, connecting with nature’s beauty and bounty in the best way possible…with a glass of wine in hand!
Horseback riding and wine tasting at Saluti
Vineyard hike and bubbles at Element 79
Picnic box lunch from Gold Vine Grill
Family Adventures Await
Fair Play’s relaxed atmosphere, warm hospitality and light-hearted sense of fun make family adventuring enjoyable. Many of our wineries offer all-ages games, activities and kid-friendly spaces (under parental supervision). You can soak up some fresh air and sunshine, maybe pack a picnic, befriend a winery dog, and see what other fun you can discover!
Bocce Ball at Bumgarner
Shoot hoops or reserve the volleyball court at Cantiga
Frisbee Golf and picnic lunch at Pioneer Park
