Apple Hill Growers Association

Passport to the Great Out There @ Boeger Winery
2021-07-16 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Boeger Winery, 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA, 95667, United States
Join El Dorado Wines for our 30th Anniversary and experience the unrivaled beauty of El Dorado County one sip at a time with Passport to THE GREAT OUT THERE. Twenty of the region’s top wineries, including BOEGER WINERY will share their innovative spirit over three fun-filled days between July 16th – 18th! Not only will they delight your taste buds with incredible food and wine pairings, but each winery will engage you in an experience that captures the essence of their unique story. Your journey to THE GREAT OUT THERE will create treasured memories of wine, food and fun!

Passport to the Great Out There @ Fenton Herriott Vineyards
2021-07-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Fenton Herriott Vineyards, 120 Jacquier Ct., Placerville, CA, United States
Join El Dorado Wines for our 30th Anniversary and experience the unrivaled beauty of El Dorado County one sip at a time with Passport to THE GREAT OUT THERE. Twenty of the region’s top wineries, including FENTON HERRIOTT VINEYARDS will share their innovative spirit over three fun-filled days between July 16th – 18th! Not only will they delight your taste buds with incredible food and wine pairings, but each winery will engage you in an experience that captures the essence of their unique story. Your journey to THE GREAT OUT THERE will create treasured memories of wine, food and fun!

Passport to the Great Out There @ Madrona Vieyards
2021-07-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Madrona Vineyards, 2560 High HIll Rd., PLacerville, CA, 95667, United States
Join El Dorado Wines for our 30th Anniversary and experience the unrivaled beauty of El Dorado County one sip at a time with Passport to THE GREAT OUT THERE. Twenty of the region’s top wineries, including MADRONA VINEYARDS will share their innovative spirit over three fun-filled days between July 16th – 18th! Not only will they delight your taste buds with incredible food and wine pairings, but each winery will engage you in an experience that captures the essence of their unique story. Your journey to THE GREAT OUT THERE will create treasured memories of wine, food and fun!

Passport to the Great Out There @ Wofford Acres Vineyards
2021-07-16 10:00 - 17:00 | Wofford Acres Vineyards, 1900 Hidden Valley Ln, Camino, CA, 956709, United States
NOW is the perfect time to catch the breezes and the views at the @eldoradowines wineries! Why? Because the July #TheGreatOutThere event gives you a chance to get an in-depth view of your favorite spots, like WOFFORD ACRES VINEYARDS, and discover places you will want to visit again, WITHOUT the crowds. Because who needs wall-to-wall people when all you want is a chance to get some great deals on excellent bottles and discover new summer-drinking wines? Pro tip- use the promo code WAV5 and get a discount on your ticket. After being so careful last summer you deserve a chance to get out there and LIVE!!!

Friday Cider Sunsets @ Hidden Star Camino
2021-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Hidden Star Camino, 2740 Cable Rd, Camino, 95709
Fridays, 6-9pm. Wind down with a beautiful view and sunset while sipping on some delicious hard ciders, available on tap. Follow us on Instagram (hiddenstar.applehill) and facebook (HiddenStarCamino) for more details and events.

Summer Concert Series @ Lava Cap Winery
2021-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Lava Cap Winery, 2221 Fruitridge Rd, Placerville, CA, United States
Music in the vineyard on Saturdays from 5pm-8pm, featuring a different band each week. Tickets are free for Wine Club members (up to 4), and $10 for the general public. Picnics are encouraged. Come grab a bottle of your favorite Lava Cap wine and watch the sunset from our patio and lawn!
We have a limited number of tickets, which will be available until sold out. Tickets can be purchased at the door if still available, however to ensure your spot, we encourage you to purchase your ticket ahead of time. Visit the website for reservations or call 530-621-0175.

Folk on the Farm @ Delfino Farms
2021-07-17 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-07-24 18:00 - 22:00, 2021-08-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Delfino Farms, 3205 North Canyon Rd, Camino, CA, 95709, United States
We’re so excited to invite you to our “Folk on the Farm” live music Saturdays this year. We will have live bands performing and we will have food and all of our wine and ciders available! This will all be taking place down at our outdoor picnic area. Come join us for a beautiful summer evening right in the middle of our farm! Dates for 2021 are: 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17, 7/24, 7/31, 8/8. These evenings are 21+ and tickets will be limited/required. We will be following the safety protocols for state and county COVID-19 guidelines.
For more info, call us at (530) 622-0184 or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @delfinofarms. Stay tuned for our Summer Concert Series schedule of bands coming soon! #folkonthefarm #delfinofarms

Enchanted Friday Evenings @ Boeger Winery
2021-07-30 17:30 - 20:30, 2021-08-06 17:30 - 20:30, 2021-08-13 17:30 - 20:30 | Boeger Winery, 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA, 95667, United States
Enchanted Evenings are back! Enjoy the sunset over our vineyards as music drifts through the summer breezes. Our popular Friday evening music series returns beginning June 4 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm and it promises to be even more delightful than last year!
The cost is $20 per reservation (not per person) and covers everyone in your group, up to six people. We cannot guarantee a specific table or particular location as all spots are first-come, first-served. Advance reservations are required, and we often sell out weeks in advance.
​Please note that groups are limited to a maximum of six guests including children, designated drivers and non-drinkers, and multiple groups cannot be combined. You may bring your own food, but please, leave the outside alcohol at home. This includes beer, liquor, and any non-Boeger wine…those beverages could cost us our alcohol license!
Click here to make a reservation for Enchanted Evenings!

Sipping Under the Stars @ Fenton Herriott Vineyards
2021-08-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Fenton Herriott Vineyards, 120 Jacquier Ct., Placerville, CA, United States
A starry night of wine and desserts.
Aug 7th, 8PM-10:30PM Experience a special evening of stargazing and desserts at Fenton Herriott Vineyards. Ticket includes: a guided tour through the night sky, access to our dessert bar, and take home a Sipping Under the Stars specialty wine glass. For tickets refer to the website of 530-642-2021.

Opening Day @ High Hill Ranch
2021-08-14 09:00 - 17:00 | High Hill Ranch, 2901 High Hill Rd, Placerville, CA, 95667, United States
Join us on Opening Weekend & taste the first batch of hand-picked apples, baked into every bite of our homemade Apple Desserts! High Hill Ranch begins hand-picking apples straight from the orchard in the middle of August! Shopping & crafters, too. For more info visit our website!

Berry Jam Making Class @ Harris Family Farm
2021-08-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Harris Family Farm, 2640 Blair Rd, Pollock Pines, CA, 95726, United States
Join us and learn how to make your own berry jam from start to finish with our berries that you will pick! Reservations required. For info visit website or call (530) 644-2194.

Hands on Harvest @ Fenton Herriott Vineyards
2021-09-18 12:00 - 16:00, 2021-09-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Fenton Herriott Vineyards, 120 Jacquier Ct., Placerville, CA, United States
Sept 18 & 19th. Get an inside look at harvest at Fenton Herriott Vineyards. We are an estate grown and produced winery. This means that we have the privilege of having every step of winemaking at the same location. From the vines, to the tasting room, Fenton Herriott has an insider look at grape growing and winemaking. Get a tour every hour between 12pm-4pm this weekend and see the process up close and personal. Participants Will start in the pavilion and taste along with us as we show off our vineyards and see the process of production before the wine makes it into the tasting room.

APPLE HILL GROWERS: Johnny Appleseed Day @ Participating Apple Hill Farms
2021-09-19 10:00 - 17:00 | CA, United States
Celebrate the birthday of our folk hero Johnny Appleseed, who was a frontier nurseryman who established apple orchards throughout America.
Participating farms will offer specials and activities for visitors. For a printable map and flyer with what is being offered at participating farms, CLICK HERE!

MADRONA VINEYARDS: Zoom Pop Up with Paul and Maggie
2021-09-21 17:30 - 18:30 | Madrona Vineyards, 2560 High HIll Rd., PLacerville, CA, 95667, United States
Madroña Pop-up
Tuesday, September 21st from 5:30-6:30pm
Well, it’s going to be that time to catch up and see what’s happening up in the vineyards and the winery. Some highlights, some challenges and time to relax. Grab a glass of wine and meet up with us on Zoom next Tuesday! See you there!
Cheers,
Maggie and Paul
Zoom Meeting ID: 826-8745-0000
Password: [REDACTED]

Community Nights at Rucksack Cellars
2021-09-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Rucksack Cellars, 3030 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA, 95667, United States
Rucksack Cellars – Community Nights
This Thursday!
Thursday Nights in September 6:00-8:00
Looking for that chance to get out and relax a bit? Then pack your dinner, reserve a table for this Thursday, and come watch the sun go down over the vineyards! Our community nights are are all about “no stress” evenings for the locals.
This week, Ben from the Wild Oak Band will be playing while we all sip wine and embrace why this is such a great community. So bring your games, food, and smiles and we’ll have the wine and music ready to go. To book your table, give the winery a call at 530/644-5948. (Tables hold up to 6 people, and it just $10 for the whole table!)

Pumpkin Centerpiece Class @ Rucksack Cellars
2021-10-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Rucksack Cellars, 3030 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA, 95667, United States
Pumpkin Center Piece Class at Rucksack Cellars
Wednesday, October 13th 5pm at Rucksack Cellars
Join us for our last flower class with Melissa at Flowers on Main. It’s our Pumpkin Center Piece class, and its already selling out! So grab a buddy and join is for a great night of flower arranging, wine and fun. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

FENTON HERRIOTT VINEYARDS: Winemaker's Dinner
2021-11-20 18:00 - 21:00 | Fenton Herriott Vineyards, 120 Jacquier Ct., Placerville, CA, United States
Winemaker’s Dinner
Nov 20th, 6-9PM Sit down and enjoy an elegant five course dinner in our wine cellar. This 5 course dinner will be catered by Capital Sierra and has been masterfully paired with some great Fenton wines!

Cost: $65+tax

MADRONA VINEYARDS: Pop Up with Paul and Maggie
2022-02-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Madrona Vineyards, 2560 High HIll Rd., PLacerville, CA, 95667, United States
Madroña Pop-up
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 from 5:30-6:30pm
We got a great turn-out last week on the Zoom call even with all the IT changes and late email reminder. It was so wonderful to see everyone, healthy and sipping to a better year! Please note the new Zoom Meeting ID and Password below as we enter the new year.
So we’re thinking the homework for this upcoming Zoom will be…open a wine that night (if you have one) from the 2017 vintage. If international, check out the weather for that region so we can talk about climate, weather and impacts on terroire and wine flavors. Sounds wine geeky, but really it’s the essence of what makes wine so special!
See you all then!
Cheers, Maggie and Paul
NOTE – THESE ARE NEW!
Zoom Meeting ID: 847 6407 2673
Password: [REDACTED]

BOEGER WINERY: Sip It Blend It Cork It
2022-02-12 11:00 - 16:00 | Boeger Winery, 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA, 95667, United States
Sip it. Blend it. Cork it.
Our favorite blend-your-own wine event returns!
February 12-13, 2022.
We are delighted to bring back our popular blend-your-own wine event!
Tickets are on sale now. Get yours here before they sell out!
Taste wines straight from the barrel, sample our winemaker blends for inspiration, craft a delicious potion and bottle your creation to take home.
Step 1: Pick your day – Saturday, February 12 or Sunday, February 13.
Step 2: Choose a time – 10 am-12 pm, 12:30-2:30 pm or 3-5 pm.
Step 3: Prepare to be a winemaker!
Your ticket includes wine tasting, logo glass, one bottle of your own blend and special discounts on tasting room wine purchases.
Each ticket is $50 per person, $40 for club members, limit 2 per membership at club price.
All attendees must be at least 21 years of age.
Due to space limitations, we are unable to accommodate pets at this event.
Cheers!

MADRONA VINEYARDS: Valentine's Day - Open Late
2022-02-14 11:00 - 19:00 | Madrona Vineyards, 2560 High HIll Rd., PLacerville, CA, 95667, United States
Valentine’s Day at Madrona Vineyards

Monday, February 14th, Staying Open Late–Last Seating at 7pm!
So we’ve been doing our homework for this upcoming evening. As you all know, life of a winery is tough, and working with Annabelle’s Chocolates in El Dorado for the perfect end of the tasting pairing has taken a lot of effort (tasting) on our part. But we feel we are ready to release our successful finds to you.
On Valentine’s Day as we stay open late, we’ll be doing our tastings from 4pm to 7pm (last seating) in the winery cellar with heaters and romantic ambiance (and all socially distanced!). You’ll be able to do our “normal” tasting, but we’ll be finishing up with one of the following (the choice is yours!):

The 2015 Brut Blanc de blancs paired with White Chocolate Lemon Bark
The 2000 New-World Port paired with a Dark Chocolate Truffle
The 12-Year Tawny Port paired with a Dark Chocolate Turtle (caramel, nuts)

Our tasting is complimentary for Wine Club Members and just $15 for non-Club Members. You must reserve your table as it will be that intimate! You can RSVP for 4pm to 7pm by calling the winery at 530-644-5948!
Happy Valentine’s Day!

MADRONA VINEYARDS: Pop Up with Paul and Maggie
2022-03-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Madrona Vineyards, 2560 High HIll Rd., PLacerville, CA, 95667, United States
Madroña Pop-up
March 15th, 2022 from 5:30-6:30pm

2015 Rucksack Seco Pairing–Chorizo Mac-n-Cheese with Chimichurri

Our next Zoom Pop-up is going to be a Zoom Dinner Pop-up where we all have the chance to make the same recipe and enjoy the same wine at the same time! For this pop-up, we’ll be pairing the 2015 Rucksack Cellars’ Seco (Dry Portuguese Blend).

If you’ve been following this, our Madroña crew has enjoyed a couple of dinners with each of us bringing different dishes to pair with the ’15 Seco. We’ve experimented with Corn and Cauliflower Tacos (with Feta), Portugues Pork Stew, Mushroom Wellington, Mushroom Raviolis and Chimichurri sauce on Chicken for the first dinner. The Chimichurri sauce was the easy winner.

The next dinner paired with the Seco was all about Chimichurri sauce. So London Broil marinated in Chimichurri, grilled Portobellos marinated in Chimichurri, Black Bean and Corn tacos with Chimichurri, Roasted Potatoes with Chimichurri, Potatoes and Sausage (without Chimichurri); and in all we had three different Chimichurri sauces with each one.

In the end, the winning recipe was something truly simple. It’s Annie’s Penne Mac-n-Cheese with Mexican Chorizo, smoked Paprika and Chimichurri sauce. Easy, peasy (although no peas). If you need the recipe, send an email to Office@MadronaVineyards.com (put ‘Seco Recipe’ in the title), and we’ll get it out to you. If you need the Seco, stop by the winery soon (as we’re down to the last 2 cases in existence!).

Even if you don’t make the recipe, you’re welcome to “come to dinner” with all of us. Open up a bottle and toast getting together!

Cheers,
Maggie and Paul

Zoom Meeting ID: 847 6407 2673
Password: [REDACTED]

MADRONA VINEYARDS: Smoke Taint Seminar and Tasting
2022-03-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Madrona Vineyards, 2560 High HIll Rd., PLacerville, CA, 95667, United States
March 16, 2022: 5pm
Smoke Taint Seminar @ 5pm

We have had a plethera of questions regarding smoke taint and the potential for impact in the 2021 harvest. To answer some of these questions, we are hosting a seminar to provide the information we have, let you taste some of the wines and compare them to their counterparts from unimpacted vintages, as well as testing your palate. We certainly don’t have all the answers, but we are learning quite a bit on this interesting vintages.
Tickets are limited to 20 participants at $10.00/person.
If you have more than one in your group, please order your tickets together.
As we are a small winery who relies heavily on our winemaker, we do ask you provide proof of vaccination to attend. Even a small case of COVID could be detrimental to our team. Purchase tickets HERE

Welcome Spring with the Apple Hill Wineries
2022-03-19 11:00 - 17:00 | CA, United States
Welcome Spring with the Apple Hill Wineries on March 19 & 20
This new event is just “budding,” with Spring activities and tastings that will be featured at each participating winery.
See below for details!
Madroña Vineyards. Join us for an adventurous Spring Tasting….featuring all estate grown wines paired with a grilled caprese panini, and homemade french-fry and aioli tasting! Ever wondered how French fries and wine go together – now is your chance to explore! Reservations suggested at https://MadronaVineyards.com
Lava Cap Winery. Enjoy a “Spring Fling” in our barrel room with live music, Jamon, Cheese, and other light bites, paired with our new Spring releases. https://lavacap.com
Fenton Herriott Vineyards. Spring into Fenton Herriott Vineyards for some exciting wine knowledge. We will be sharing complementary vertical barrel tastings while our winemaker shares the importance of barrel aging! Stick around and we’ll share tastings of our new releases! https://www.fentonherriott.com/
Wofford Acres Vineyards. Come enjoy a flight or glass of wine while gazing at our fabulous view of the South Fork of the American River canyon and our blooming iris knoll. Mention this Spring event and receive a 15% discount on all wine purchases. Reservations recommended. reservations@wavwines.com
Boeger Winery. Give new life to Boeger’s grapevine and tree trimmings by transforming them into succulent planters! Debbie with Bella Branch guides this DIY class with all the elements needed to create your own enchanted piece of Boeger! Visit https://www.boegerwinery.com/events to purchase tickets.
Edio Vineyards at Delfino Farms. Come enjoy Stoneshire Farms Flower Truck to make your own bouquets, a special cheese pairing wine tasting with the Grazing Grouse, and Joan’s Apple Bakery bread boxes will be back in the tasting room starting this weekend. **Cheese pairing wine tasting requires reservations, please check https://delfinofarms.com/make-a-reservation/

FENTON HERRIOTT VINEYARDS: Panini and Soup Weekend
2022-04-02 12:00 - 16:00 | Fenton Herriott Vineyards, 120 Jacquier Ct., Placerville, CA, United States
Panini and Soup Weekend
April 2nd-3rd, 12-4PM Gather the family and join us for a relaxing weekend in the vineyards. We will be offering a special panini and soup menu all weekend long.
Purchase wine during your visit and crack an egg with special prizes from $1 bottle wine to tickets to our Luau or wine makers dinner.
Panini: $9+tax Soup: $6+tax
Make Reservation

PASSPORT TO THE GREAT OUT THERE @ Apple Hill Wineries
2022-04-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Boeger Winery, 1709 Carson Rd, Placerville, CA, 95667, United States
The Great Out There….
It is where you find the intersection of adventure and wine. It is a wild place, full of wonderous places, beautiful sights and delicious wines. Not everyone has ventured to The Great Out There, but those that have, are enchanted by the experience.
Passport To the Great Out There 2022 will be new, unique and exciting. It is a new world and we are ready to greet it and carve out our place in it, while showing off to the world the wines (including some of the APPLE HILL GROWERS WINERIES!), places and people who make up The Great Out There!
For more information visit us at THE GREAT OUT THERE!

And don’t forget to visit these Apple Hill Growers wineries:
BOEGER WINERY
EDIO VINEYARDS at Delfino Farms
FENTON HERRIOTT VINEYARDS
LAVA CAP WINERY
MADRONA VINEYARDS
STARFIELD VINEYRDS
WOFFORD ACRES VINEYARDS
Cheers!
