Most wine lovers who visit California will naturally want to explore the state’s most iconic wine regions – Napa Valley and Sonoma County. However, California is also home to over 150 inviting wine regions, many uncrowded, under-the-radar, and producing some outstanding wines. One of our favorites is less than a two-hour drive from downtown Napa. So, after you’ve tasted wine in California’s famous wine regions, point your car East and head towards El Dorado Wine Country, a hidden gem in California’s wine scene. Nestled in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California, El Dorado’s wine region boasts breathtaking landscapes, ranging from rolling vineyards to dramatic mountain backdrops. El Dorado offers a serene and uncrowded wine-tasting experience, unlike the bustling Napa or Sonoma regions.

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