Translated from Spanish as golden or gilded, El Dorado was originally a common destination for miners during the gold rush of 1849. It is now host to California's highest vineyards, which can be found above 2,400 feet. Precipitation here is commonplace, and with its relatively low temperatures snow is not infrequent. Zinfandel, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon are widely planted in El Dorago. The thin soils produce relatively light wines, but Riesling as well as Rhône and Italian varietals are beginning to show some promise. El Dorado hosts one sub-appellation, Fairplay, and a portion of another, Shenandoah Valley.
United States → California → El Dorado County
American AVA
Boeger
Coulson Winery
David Girard Vineyards
Gold Hill Winery
Holly's Hill Winery
Jodar Winery
Lava Cap Winery
Madroña Vineyards
Narrow Gate Vineyards
Scott McLeod
Sierra Vista Vineyards
Venezio Vineyard and Winery
Windwalker Vineyard and Winery
| Scott McLeod Cabernet Sauvignon El Dorado The Pilot Hill Gang 2013 | El Dorado | Red | |
| Vinum Cellars The Scrapper Cabernet Franc El Dorado 2005 | El Dorado | Red | |
| Edmunds St. John Bone-Jolly Gamay Noir El Dorado County Witters Vineyard 2004 | El Dorado | Red | |
| Edmunds St. John Syrah El Dorado County Wylie-Fenaughty 2001 | El Dorado | Red | |
| Edmunds St. John Pinot Grigio El Dorado County Witters Vineyard 2004 | El Dorado | White | |
| Boeger El Dorado County Meritage 2001 | El Dorado | Red | |
| Boeger El Dorado Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 | El Dorado | Red |