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SUMMARY:El Dorado Wines Passport Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Click to find out how to become a Passport Sponsor!\n \nThe El Dorado wine region has celebrated its remarkable varietals during Passport for over thirty years. This year’s event\, on April 18-19\, 2026\, 11 am to 5 pm\, will again feature wineries in high-elevation vineyards\, all ready to welcome you with the region’s unique brand of hospitality. \nLet this historic and beautiful Gold Rush region captivate you with the grandeur of the Sierra Nevada as you explore the wineries of Apple Hill™/Camino\, Pleasant Valley\, Fair Play\, and Greater El Dorado\, with a diverse range of micro-climates and elevations ranging from 1\,200 to 3\,500 feet. \nToday\, El Dorado County has more than 2\,000 acres of vines\, is home to approximately 70 wineries\, and produces some of California’s most sophisticated wines. Join us on an exciting journey to discover why El Dorado is one of California’s oldest wine regions and best-kept secrets\, and where every winery and every sip tells a unique story. \nDuring the two-day wine festival\, winemakers and winery owners bring out limited releases\, unique and lesser-known grape varieties\, food pairings\, and daily surprises. With your 1 or 2-Day Passport ticket\, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to limited bottlings\, reserve wines\, and creative food pairings\, and discover the unique character of the region. \nParticipating Wineries\nBoeger Winery – Reservations required \nWelcome to Boeger Winery for Passport 2026! We invite you to enjoy the beauty of our gardens\, as you are guided through a stellar lineup of wines\, including unique grapes that grow well in our high-elevation vineyards. Our Guests will enjoy a charcuterie box full of goodies to pair with specially curated wines and learn more about the history of our enchanting estate. We’ll be offering Passport guests exclusive discounts on wine purchases made during their visit! We look forward to seeing you at Boeger Winery. Reservations Required: Call (530) 622-8094. \nAll Passport guests who wish to visit Boeger Winery must make a reservation. \nBumgarner Winery Camino \nCountry Fair theme with wine and Hard Ciders\, featuring apple donuts\, gourmet popcorn\, and hand-dipped corn dogs. \nBumgarner Winery Fair Play \nFeaturing Bumgarner’s French-style wines and foodie experience. \nBusby Cellars \nOffer coming soon! \nChateau Davell Boutique Winery \nWe’ll be offering a progressive experience with French cuisine inspired small bites carefully paired with our wines. \nWe’ll have case specials and discounts for Passport attendees. \nCrystal Basin Cellars \nWe will be hosting a Western themed day at the winery\, serving pork ribs and vegetarian beans to accompany our excellent wines! \nDocmanov Vineyards & Winery \nGet Your Passport Ready! \nJoin us for an exciting Passport Weekend where your taste buds go on a journey of delight! \nIndulge in Gourmet Food & Wine Pairings : Savor a selection of exquisite gourmet dishes crafted to perfectly complement our amazing wines. \nEnjoy Live Music : Let the sounds of live music elevate your experience as you taste and explore! \nExclusive Specials for Passport Holders : Don’t miss out on our fantastic 1/2 case and case specials available exclusively for passport holders. It’s the perfect time to stock up on your favorites! \nGather your friends and family for a weekend filled with flavor\, music\, and celebration. \nGolden Leaves Vineyard & Winery \nTaste our award winning white\, rosé\, red and dessert wines paired with delicious house made light bites while relaxing on the deck or in our large tasting room with indoor jazz & blues. \nTake advantage of Passport 1/2 case and case specials. Gluten free\, vegan & vegetarian options are always available. \nHolly’s Hill Vineyard & Brewery \nEmbark on a culinary adventure at Holly’s Hill\, where Co-winemaker & Brewer Josh will not only amaze you with his artisanal pizzas but also delight your palate with a unique fusion of wines and beers. \nSip on the rich flavors of estate-grown Rhone wines\, including inventive twists like our Dry Hopped White Wine. As a special treat\, complement your experience with our signature Rockbound and Patriarche blends. You may also immerse yourself in the refreshing taste of carefully brewed craft beers that add an extra layer of excitement to this extraordinary weekend. \nElevate your senses with a perfect blend of wine\, beer\, and culinary delights for an unforgettable El Dorado Passport Weekend!” \nMadrona Vineyards – Reservations preferred! \nReservations Recommended: When arriving at Madrona you will be treated to a special sit-down tasting experience. While reservations are highly recommended\, we will do our best to seat Walk-ins as well (based on space availability). We have carefully selected a collection of special food items from Bettys Tapas Catering\, that we will be pairing with our estate grown wines. You will receive a delicious lemon Dolma\, Crostini with hummus and a pickled onion\, a date with blue cheese and fruit jam\, and to finish it all off as your dessert will be a Chorizo meatball served with beer cheese that will be paired with a very special limited produced wine. We look forward to seeing you here. \nPlease call the winery at 530-644-5948 or email us at winery@madronavineyards.com to make your reservations. \nMedeiros Family Wines \nLive Music\, Barrel Tasting with small bite pairing. Special wine discounts to passport holders. \nMellowood VineyardDon’t miss out on our famous Kenyan BBQ & Kachumbari salad\, prepared with imported East African spices. \nTaste a flight of our award winning\, highly scored wines while strolling the beautiful grounds under oaks or try your hand at a game of corn hole. \nWe offer excellent full and half case specials\, as well as gifts boxes of our specialty red blends. \nNarrow Gate Vineyards \nEnter through the Narrow Gate and journey through our certified Biodynamic® grown wines: Rhone & Bordeaux varietals & blends\, El Dorado classics and our infamous Chocolate Splash. \nWe’ll feature our famous “Passport Panini”: smoked pork loin and Havarti with sage aioli\, with or without caramelized onions\, and a seasonal\, fresh side salad. (Gluten Free & Vegetarians are welcome!) \nEnter to win a date with the winemaker\, Frank Hildebrand: An “Adult Biodynamic field trip” in the vineyard and picnic-style gourmet wine pairing lunch in the cellar for six. Date to be arranged based on mutual availability of the winner and winemaker. \nAll Passport attendees will enjoy wine club status\, including delicious food\, a generous tasting line-up of our new release wines\, discounted wine purchases\, and our warm hospitality. \nNello Olivo Winery \nOur iconic “Godfather Experience” happens only once a year—and only at Passport! \nStart your day just 2 blocks from downtown Placerville at our historic (and haunted!) Sequoia Mansion tasting room. \nIndulge in 10 top-awarded wines paired with delectable Italian bites. Take advantage of special offers and play a themed game for prizes. Our costumed staff and epic music adds to the movie-inspired atmosphere. \nSierra Vista Vineyard \nShadow Ranch Vineyard \nCome on down to Shadow Ranch! We’ll have live music from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. For our food pairings we’re offering our popular Greek Nachos and a savory Vegan Mushroom Pâté\, alongside premium wines and great Passport discounts! \nSkinner Vineyards \nSpring is the perfect time to embrace the beauty of the outdoors\, and what better place to do that than at our park\, where nature meets fine wine for an unforgettable experience. \nWe’re thrilled to invite you to our vineyard — Taste at a Higher Level — where we will guide your senses through a curated journey of wine\, food\, and fun. Join us for a relaxing day in the park\, surrounded by our lush vineyard and picturesque views\, as we offer an assortment of exciting yard games\, exquisite wine pairings\, and unforgettable bites. \nAn Afternoon of Fun\, Flavor\, and Friendship As you arrive\, we’ll greet you with a refreshing taste of our signature Blanc de Blancs\, setting the tone for an afternoon of indulgence. Then\, wander into our scenic park\, where you can take in the fresh spring air\, enjoy music\, and explore a variety of yard games. From Checkers and Jenga to Cornhole\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while sipping on our finest Rhone varietals. But the experience doesn’t stop at games and music. Throughout the day\, we’ll lead your palate through a collection of hand-selected wines and pairing bites that highlight the very best of what we do. \nHere’s a preview of what you can expect: A Journey Through Flavor • Seven Generations + Fruit & Cheese Pairing We’ll kick things off with our Seven Generations — a wine that’s as rich in history as it is in flavor. Paired with a delightful fruit and cheese bite\, this combination will awaken your taste buds and set the stage for what’s to come. • Rosé + Goat Cheese & Fig Jam Crostini Next\, we move to our crisp\, refreshing Rosé\, perfectly complemented by a savory crostini topped with creamy goat cheese and sweet fig jam. It’s a bite of spring on a plate! • Eighteen Sixty-One (GSM) + Herb-Infused Meatball For a bolder experience\, we’ll introduce our Eighteen Sixty-One\, a dynamic GSM blend that brings complexity and depth. Paired with a herb-infused meatball in a rich tomato sauce\, the savory bite enhances the bold flavors of this special wine. • Mourvèdre + Spicy Sausage Bite We’ll then pour our famous Mourvèdre\, a wine that’s full of character and depth\, with a rich\, spicy sausage bite to match. The pairing is an adventure for the senses and a true reflection of the flavors we love to create. • Syrah + Dark Cherry Brownie Finally\, we’ll end on a decadent note with our bold Syrah\, paired with a rich\, fudgy brownie drizzled with dark cherry sauce. It’s the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while savoring the deep\, fruit-forward notes of this luxurious wine. \nToogood Estate Winery & Vineyards \nWe will be featuring wine tasting in our expansive 5\,000 sq ft cave\, 8 + wonderful wines\, and delicious smoked Tri-Tip sandwiches. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to indulge in a delicious weekend! \nVista del Mirador Winery \nWindwalker Vineyard \nJoin us at Windwalker for delicious\, Italian-themed pairings with our award-winning wines.  We will also be offering a library wine tasting and discount specials on select wines\, to be announced at the time of Passport.
URL:https://crystalbasin.com/event/el-dorado-wines-passport-weekend/
LOCATION:El Dorado Winery Association\, PO BOX 1614\, Placerville\, CA\, 95667\, United States
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