A Trip to El Dorado County - On The Wine Road

Today we’ll travel two and a half hours east of Sonoma/Napa to the El Dorado County wine region in the Sierra Foothills. This lengthy podcast recorded in February will feature three vintners who are distinctly different. They are Chaim and Elisheva of C.G. Di Arie Vineyard and Winery, Kevin Jones of Lava Cap Winery, and Adam Smith of Skinner Vineyards and Winery. They are a good representation of the region’s wineries who are producing world class wines, and run by the nicest people you’ll ever want to hang with. To learn more about the region click here. Now, let’s head to the foothills!

On the deck, in the rain, with Kevin Jones of Lava Cap

Chaim and Elisheva of C. G. Di Arie Vineyard and Winery. Chaim is serving during their club party. Elisheva is in behind one of their wines that benefit great causes.

Winemaker Adam Smith of Skinner Vineyards stompin’ the grapes.

Making my way through the back roads of a vineyard on Friday. Dry and green.

Waking up Saturday to 7 inches of snow. Thankfully, it was expected…and beautiful.

The wine club party at Lava Cap Winery in one side of their large barrel rooms.

A sample of Elisheva’s mixed media artwork. Her art hangs throughout C.G. Di Arie winery.

I saw this photo of the snowfall that occurred at Lava Cap Winery a week before my trip. I’m glad it inspired me to rent an SUV and leave my coup at home.