What days are they open?

All 17 with posted hours are open Saturday and Sunday. Five of them are closed Monday and Tuesday.

Do I need a reservation?

Most ask you to book ahead. Dobra Zemlja Winery, Easton Wines, Jeremy Wine Company, Lonetree Winery, Montevina Winery and Sobon Estate take walk-ins.

How much is a tasting?

Posted tastings run $10 to $35, with Jessie's Grove Winery at the low end.

What regions does this list cover?

El Dorado, California Shenandoah Valley, Fair Play, Mokelumne River and Sierra Foothills.

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Picnic-Friendly Wineries in Sierra Foothills

Pack a spread and settle in. These Sierra Foothills wineries have dedicated picnic areas where you can uncork a bottle and enjoy the vineyard views at your own pace.

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Boeger Winery

Picnic-friendlyRare varietals

Casino Mine Ranch

Beautiful gardensCave or cellar

David Girard Vineyards

Reservation onlyOutdoor seating

Deaver Vineyards

Picnic-friendlyOutdoor seatingCozy

Delfino Vineyards

Scenic viewsNatural wineFamily-run

Dobra Zemlja Winery

Cave or cellarBoutique

Easton Wines

Picnic-friendlyScenic views

Element 79 Vineyards

WaterfrontOutdoor seating

Jeremy Wine Company

Cave or cellarPicnic-friendly

Jessie's Grove Winery

Picnic-friendlyBoutique

Lonetree Winery

Picnic-friendlyBoutique

Mettler Family Cellars

Beautiful gardensScenic views

Montevina Winery

Scenic viewsDog-friendly

Naggiar Vineyards & Winery

Picnic-friendlyReservation only

Perry Creek Vineyards

Picnic-friendlyDog-friendly

Scott Harvey Wines

Scenic viewsFood pairings

Sobon Estate

Cave or cellarBoutique

Starfield Vineyards

Outdoor seatingScenic views