What a great afternoon! My sister and I went to Mastroserio Winery in Somerset and Ruggero, the…read moreowner changed my mind about wines outside Napa, most specifically St. Helena. In my opinion, the finest wines in Napa come from the St. Helena area. I am a retired cheese monger and have extensive experience with local wines because I did the pairings for many wineries in St. Helena and other parts of the Napa Valley. Honestly, I'm a bit of a wine snob. I can't help it. Once you're used to drinking fine wine it's hard to drink lower quality wines.I haven't cared for any of the wines I have tried in the El Dorado Wine Country until today. (My previous opinion was based on tastings at Iverson and Element 79.) Mastroserio Winery showed me that it isn't just the terroir that makes a great wine, the skill of the winemaker is also invaluable in the process. Ruggero was so inviting and warm. He even invited us to dine with him. Wonderful weather, wonderful company, delicious food, and REALLY delicious wine! He even treated us to a little solo jazz sax performance while we were wine tasting. I highly recommend Mastroserio wines! There were literally none I didn't care for. The only other winery I have ever said that about is Benneserre Winery in St. Helena. If you decide to go, please let him know about this review

Very friendly, great Italian style wines, food is amazing too. Joined the club the very first…read morevisit. They also have jazz on certain Saturdays.

Such a sweet winery run by a great couple. We drive out here from Sacramento and it was about 1.5…read morehours, 30 mins of windy roads from the main freeway. It's a beautiful wedding venue tucked among the mountains. The couple were attentive and did their best to serve us in a timely manner. It seems like they have a handful of guests at a time. The real highlight is the highland cow tours. Our guide was super knowledgeable and you can tell he has a really strong relationship with the cows. We loved being able to get up close and pet them. The wine itself was good. I think I preferred the Chardonnay and Rose. There was also great pizza being served by what seemed to be a local young man. The wood fire gave the pizza a great char. I would say the fig and balsamic was a little on the sweet side so I would recommend less honey/fig/sweet balsamic glaze.

Most amazing experience and wine tasting I have ever had! This is a must go and experience! So…read morebeautiful, fun, wine was amazing and so was the food! Service and everyone that works here are incredible!!

Element 79 is one of the best tasting-room experiences in Fair Play. Seated tasting, beautiful…read morepatio and vineyard views, and staff who actually walk you through the wines instead of rushing you. The food was excellent. The pastrami sliders were packed with flavor and perfect with their reds. The burrata peach flatbread was even better than it sounded. Creamy, sweet, and a great match for the whites and rosé. Chef Brian's seasonal tapas are worth planning around. Both the whites and reds were outstanding. The sparkling passion fruit and lighter wines had great aroma and freshness; the reds and blends were rich without being heavy. We left with some bottles. Do the vineyard tour to the top of the mountain if it's available. You get a ride from the lower vineyard through the forest and past the ponds up to the upper vineyard at about 2,400 feet. The views at the top are worth the time. Tasting fee is reasonable and waived with a bottle or better yet, become a member and get access to the special events and the vineyard tour. Reserve the tour and weekend tapas if you can. We'll be back soon!

Delicious wine! Yummy food! Beautiful views... Great…read morestaff...we found our new favorite!

The hilltop view is just the start. With a large sweeping patio looking out at the foothills of the…read moreSierra Nevada mountains and blue sky a seat and bottle of wine is an amazing Sunday. The tasting room is modern and bright but warm. The same can be said of the service at this family owned and operated winery. Portuguese varietals and methods in reds, whites, and ports shine here. A newer winery with the maturity of experience can be tasted and felt. It is nice when you can hear, taste, and feel the passion for a makers vision like you can at Château ď Estienne. Starting or ending here is a wise choice.

This winery is amazing, it is by our house and we love their wine. People are always friendly and…read morebring amazing service. The quality of the wine is very good. The place looks always clean, comfy and it has a beautiful view. That is the perfect place to drink a good wine and have a peaceful and relaxing moment , but at the same time is the perfect time lave to enjoy a good wine with your friends.

Amazing wine and staff! Healthiest wine in Eldorado county. I highly recommend them. you will get a…read morepersonal wine education from the owner.

Super place! Visited today (4/11/26) and enjoyed the spiel, the wines and some very special food…read morepairings. The wines are a notch above the other Somerset wineries, and the people very fun. Plus we shared the company of Blackjack, the handsomeness dog in wine country.

We were in the area and had not been to Toogood for a few years. They have a good selection of…read morewines and ports. We checked in at the front wine area and then went into the tasting room (which is in a wine cave). We were served by Elizabeth (hope I have the name correct) who took great care of us. There are so many wines to try (mostly reds) to try. We had been previous wine club members (didn't stop because of the winery) and knew all of the great wines to taste as well as try some of their current ports. Needless to say ended up with a case and really enjoyed ourselves. The staff are so friendly and the tasting in a cave makes it a unique experience.

We've been members at Toogood for years dating back to when Paul Toogood was the owner. New…read moreownership has not skipped a beat, wonderful wines and port, awesome events and amazing wine cave tasting and experiences! Grounds are immaculately taken care of and I believe they have cabin rentals available. The interior of the wine cave is fun and well stocked with new and old school bottles of wine as well as occasional barrel tasting! Love it there and your visit will make you a fan as well!

We had the best time here! Rina made our girls' day incredibly special with her fun personality,…read morewarm hospitality, and down-to-earth spirit. She made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived and turned our tasting into such a memorable experience. Great wine, beautiful atmosphere, and exceptional service. We can't wait to come back! I've been coming here for years and their wines are just amazing as well :)

Came the Placerville area for Passport weekend a few years ago, but decided we wanted to stop at…read moreMiraflores. Just by the description of the wines, was pretty sure we were going to like the wines. The person who helped us was so helpful in helping us which flights to get. Then answering our questions. They have a nice selection of wines, including sweet ones, which both my husband and I enjoy. We bought several wines and joined their wine club. Their outside patio is always such a joy to sit at. It is very relaxing to sit there and drink your wine and enjoy a charcuterie plate.

First off I have to admit I always enjoy going to Shadow Ranch, great wine tasting, and when they…read morehave food, its great and paired with some of the wines well.. The staff are super friendly and know there wines, and there own product very well.. I tend to always enjoy there Sherriff blend. Ambiance is very relaxing, inside they have a nice setting, with wood, and just relaxing.,.. The outside is not 100% covered how ever, more but allows the sun to somewhat come through, but somewhat shady as well. The patio area is Dog friendly, and they will bring out water for your pooch , no wine for the dogs tho.... lol

We had a great visit at Shadow Ranch for pizza on the patio. We had reservations for 1:30 and when…read morewe got there it wasn't too busy, but pretty soon it was packed up. We tried three different pizzas between us, the pepperoni, the gorgonzola with fig and the daily special, which was hawaiian, though we sub'd pepperoni for ham. We did a gluten free crust for two of them and it was, by far, the best gluten free crust I've had. It was still crispy on the bottom, just like a regular wood-fired pizza. Flavor-wise, the gorgonzola fig was everyone's favorite, by far. The fig, cheese and spicy arugula was just perfect. We held the walnuts. Tracy took care of us and we loved our tasting. Our designated driver was treated to an Arnold Palmer, much better than just his usual bottle of water. I thought their wines were pretty reasonably priced, even for non-members. You need to buy at least $60 worth of wine to waive the $15 tasting price - I appreciate that they put that right at the top of the menu so there's no guessing. The tasting was really generous with good pours so even if we hadn't bought wine I would have felt it was worth it. Tracy took great care of us, answering all our questions and keeping our water and wine glasses filled. It was a wonderful, relaxing day on the beautiful property.

Gorgeous, dog friendly, stunning views, and great wine. What more can you want. You want to bring…read moreyour own snacks or a picnic? They're cool with that! Want to sit for hours watching the huge blue sky roll by with your 125lb dog at your side? They're cool with THAT. The wines are delicious and they were super accommodating about my preference for white wines in the afternoon, their service was attentive and informative, and the location can't be beat. We stayed at the walking-distance 7-Up Guest Ranch, and can't wait to go back to both!

Had a lovely experience at Skinner, thanks to Gabby! Very dog friendly (my pup got a plate of…read moretreats) and the misted patio had incredible views. The tasting and food pairing was delicious! So delicious I ordered a bottle and a glass of the sparkling wine, not realizing it was past closing time but Gabby was so sweet and accommodating, letting me take my time. Great views great service and great wine. I hope to come back!

Great wine and the owners were very nice. The place is also dog friendly and the pours are…read moregenerous.

Great little winery. Tastings are $15, I believe but go toward your purchase. They give you a more…read morethan fair tasting of each wine. You choose the 6 you want to try. They have a couple of dogs that love to play lol it's clean, bright and casual yet classy. Owners were great, answered questions and had conversation. If you're in the area, give them a try.