The welcoming patio at Myka Cellars (or Myka Estates) is just off the 50 on your way to Tahoe, making it a beautifully pleasant stop. Feast your eyes on the treetop views in every direction while your palate gets immersed in a flight of elegant wines. We didn't try...
El Dorado
Gold Hill Vineyards Petite Sirah
It must be the minerals in the soil or being high above the fog layer. But, the petite sirah from Gold Hill Vineyards elevated our spirits. Its well balanced combination of deep purple plum and blueberry felt wide on the palate. Then the long luxe finish took us back...
Hangtown Cantina – Festive Patio Dining in Placerville
Hangtown Cantina has clearly embraced outdoor patio dining, making it festive and fun. You can order online or phone and swing the car through for pick up. Or stop by and enjoy day drinking under the shaded pavilion. When you order one of their happy drinks (hola,...
Nello Olivo – Sequoia’s Historic Wine Cellar
Next time you are in El Dorado County or on your way to and from Tahoe, check out Nello Olivo for "the best Italian wines under the California sun" in an equally regal tasting room. Just 8 miles from Sutter Mill, where gold was discovered in 1848, you can make a few...
Gwinllan Estate Vineyard and Winery
The proprietors of Gwinllan Estate Vineyard and Winery decided to honor their roots in Wales by choosing this name for their delightful winery. It is a small family owned and operated institution; their son is a UC Davis graduate in Viticulture and Enology and is...
Bricks Eats And Drinks
You don't have to make gluten free bread. You don't even have to buy it. But, with so many people allergic to wheat, why wouldn't you!? Breads made out of rice, tapioca, or lentil flour taste better and often have the same texture as breads made out of wheat flour....
Miraflores Winery – El Dorado County’s Most Colorful Winery
The best way to get a taste of what this region represents is to attend a professional chef's wine pairing offered at wineries like Miraflores Winery. Not only is it a treat for the eyes, a visit can also alleviate stress, reduce concrete jungle frustration, and...
The Independent – Chicken & Waffle Sliders
Yes, the people at The Independent finally did it all in one appetizer. Sweet maple waffles sandwitch buttermilk fried chicken for sliders with salty crisp bacon and caramelized onion, drizzled with Chipotle aioli. The slightly sweet maple waffle loves the smoky spicy...
Memorable Lewis Grace Winery
So many locals recommend Lewis Grace Winery (AKA Grace Patriot Wines), my curiosity alone drove me there. The minute my feet hit the ground, I encountered the red dirt that gave their bold wines character and intensity. Each wine in the line up was bright, bold, and...
Toogood Estate Winery
Not a typo nor a play on words, Paul Toogood's winery is the one to check out if you're in Fair Play California looking for a rich velvety tawny port style wine aged 12 years. Toogood Estate Winery sells this liquid dessert in many bottle formats from the half bottle,...