YOUR GATEWAY TO CRAFT WINE, ALE & ADVENTURE IN THE SACRAMENTO REGION
From our State Capital to the Sierra Foothills and Lake Tahoe, the Sacramento region is the hub of Northern California’s Farm to Fork movement and offers an abundance of craft wine, ale, food and outdoor experiences. Tailor-made for adventurers and lovers of all things local, quality and authentic, we invite you to discover the family wineries, craft breweries, farmers markets, farm-fresh restaurants and outdoor experiences of Sacramento and the Sierra Foothills. Live the “Sac Wine & Ale Lifestyle” for a day, weekend or for a lifetime!
EXPLORE THE REGION
The Region’s Don’t Miss Destinations
- The Placer Wine Trail – Placer’s small, rural wineries offer a relaxing and safe environment to get outdoors and enjoy some socially-distanced leisure time!
- Auburn has gone from a quaint outpost for antiques to a vibrant city with a mix with modern boutiques, award winning restaurants, craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries. Downtown Auburn, CA | Discover More Than Gold
- Placer County’s 400-square miles of gorgeous California landscape makes every moment an opportunity for adventure. Whether you’re paddling against white-water rapids or exploring the thriving agricultural, beer and wine scene, Placer County is the gateway for outdoor adventure and discovery.
- Visit El Dorado – A perfect blend of breathtaking vistas, rich history, exciting outdoor adventure, a wide diversity of award-winning wines & brews, and discovery and delight around every bend.
- Placer Valley – Don’t pass up a chance to relax and enjoy, there is no shortage of things to do and places to stay in the Placer Valley!
- Auburn Alehouse – Great craft beer, great food and great craft cocktails.
- Auburn Holiday Inn & Max’s Restaurant – A great place to stay just minutes from The Placer Wine Trail.
- Relax and enjoy your stay at the brand new Springhill Suites, conveniently located at highest point in Auburn with stunning views and luxury rooms.
WINE
From the foothills to the pines and steeped in Gold Rush history and charm, the Sierra Foothills Wine Country Experience is a more accessible and easy-going wine tasting adventure that offers quality and value at the same time. With over 200 wineries, large and small, showcasing a number of styles and varietals, they’ll go head to head with Napa anytime.
ALE
Considered “The Heartland of West Coast Beer,” the Sacramento Region is a beer-lover’s paradise and really knows its suds! The nationwide resurgence of craft beer is heartily represented by over 70 regional craft breweries and beer-centric events that will satisfy even the most discerning enthusiast. Enjoy everything from big name craft producers to small “farm to glass” countryside brewery experiences.
EAT
As America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, Sac knows food! From high-end farm to fork fare to burgers and pizza, Sac has it all and that means a whole lot of fantastic food choices to pair with your wine & ale experience. Pack a picnic, find a restaurant to hit up after your day of wine & ale adventure or order up directly from a gourmet food truck right on site.
PLAY
Some call Sac’s abundance of outdoor activities “The Authentic California Experience” and that means everything from a hike in the rolling foothills of Placer or El Dorado to a stroll or ride along the American or Sacramento River. Many wineries and breweries are located near favorite trails, rivers & lakes, making that glass of craft beer or wine even more satisfying at the end of your chosen adventure.
STAY
With a total of 16,000 hotel rooms, Sac has a variety that fits all budgets. From familiar brands to boutique hotels and then small unique vacation stays through Airbnb and VRBO, the Sacramento Region is in the middle of it all and offers any style of place to lay your head during your Wine & Ale adventure.
On 1/12, Governor Newsom released the Sacramento Region from the Stay at Home Order and placed Placer County back into the Purple Tier.
Winery Tasting Rooms are open for on-site service, outside and are offering flights, wines by the glass and bottle and sales to go & curbside pickup.
Covid-safe guidelines and measures are still in place.
This is your official invitation to visit your favorite wineries in El Dorado County starting today! We have been given the greenlight to once again hold outdoor tastings in our picturesque vineyards. Come join us and taste what we’ve been up to!
Of course your safety remains our top priority so the COVID protocols remain in effect with adherence to sanitization and social distancing.
As of Tuesday January 12, 2021 the Regional Stay-at-Home Order has been lifted for the Greater Sacramento Region. Amador County wineries are, once again, open for in-person, outdoor only tastings.
We want to stay open and, therefore, the health and safety of our staff and guests will continue to be of the highest priority. Please read below for COVID-19 Safety Guidelines followed by Amador Vintners member wineries.
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