Our son-in-law’s half brother, Alasdair, visiting from London, joined us for a day of winetasting in Amador County. Here’s a few photos taken at Helwig Vineyards and Winery with my new camera.
Our love of wine is what led us to our home in California’s Sierra Foothills. Here some of California’s best wine is produced and enjoyed, and for the most part, tasting is still free and the prices are affordable. When we’re not traveling, it seems at least one weekend day revolves around wine… tasting, working at a winery either in the tasting room or bottling, or pouring at a wine event, or just enjoying it with friends and family. We’ve reached a point where we have more than enough to donate some for charitable events and to family for good behavior.
We’re often asked what our favorite wineries are in the Sierra Foothills. Here are a few – in alphabetical order. Click on them to go to their website.
Amador County – Shenandoah Valley
Amador Cellars
Convergence Vineyards
Cooper Vineyards
Drytown Cellars
Helwig Vineyards and Winery
El Dorado County – Fairplay & Somerset
Fleur de Lys Winery
Miller Vineyards
Mediterranean Vineyards
Shadow Ranch Vineyard
Bumgarner Winery