Amador / El Dorado County Rivals Napa in Wine!
Posted by John Lockwood on September 22nd, 2007
One of the best things about living in El Dorado County is that some world class wine is just a few minutes away. You don’t have to sit in traffic for hours to go to Napa. Believe me. I know wine.
If you haven’t tried what’s growing in your own backyard, you should.
Zinfandels are by far the most famous wines here, however the weather conditions make the reds less fruity, less Lodi-like. (Although there’s a time and place for valley wine as well!) Just recently I went wine-tasting in Amador County near Plymouth. Maps for Amador County are here and El Dorado County are here. Or just follow Highway 49, turn off at Plymouth and follow the signs. It’s a beautiful drive. And some wineries have first crushes right now!
Just another reason to live up here! Hey, you’ll always have somewhere to take your house-guests!