The landscape
Vineyards occupy foothill and mountain terrain. Historic Gold Rush communities form part of the wider region.
CALIFORNIA · AVA
Sierra Foothills.
Sierra Foothills is an AVA across parts of eight counties. It includes several smaller wine areas.
2 researched wineries
FIELD NOTES · IN & AROUND Sierra Foothills
A broad AVA on the western Sierra slopes.
Get to know the place behind the appellation.
Wine and grapes
Amador producers make Zinfandel, Barbera and Syrah. El Dorado also has a history of Zinfandel production.
Places to visit
Amador and El Dorado counties provide wine routes through historic communities.
RESEARCH SOURCES
TTB records support AVA status. Winegrower and tourism sources provide regional context. Visitor services can change.
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REAL WINERIES · INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Meet the producers of Sierra Foothills.
2 selected producers connected to this area. Each profile explains the vineyard or winery location and links to official sources.
Real winery
Plymouth · Amador County
Sobon Estate
An Amador County winery with old-vine Zinfandel, a historical museum, and picnic space.
Zinfandel · Barbera · Cabernet Sauvignon
Explore the wineryPhoto: Sobon Estate official site · Copyrighted
Real winery
Apple Hill · Placerville
Lava Cap Winery
An El Dorado estate winery near Placerville, with mountain vineyards and volcanic soils.
Zinfandel · Cabernet Sauvignon · Barbera · Chardonnay
Explore the wineryPhoto: Lava Cap Winery official site · Copyrighted
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THE PEOPLE & THE POUR
Explore wines from this area.
Wine catalog: 0 producers · 0 wines
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