Location: Somerset
Top Things to do in Somerset
What to do and see in Somerset, California (CA): The Best Wineries & Vineyards
Coordinates: 38°38′52″N 120°41′09″W / 38.64778°N 120.68583°W / 38.64778; -120.68583
Restaurants in Somerset
1. Cantiga Wineworks
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By vickiz2018 - San Francisco, United States
It’s a small winery with really great wine. Rich makes the tasting experience lots of fun. The other servers are also friendly and knowledgeable. I really enjoy the pairing of food and wine.
2. MV Winery
3. Saluti Cellars
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By 963lesj
A beautiful Alpine vineyard and tasting room. Excellant wines and a strong line up of varietals. Randy and Teena are wonderful hosts! Their property is also great for events like weddings, etc
4. Sentivo Vineyards & Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Sentivo (sen-tee- voh) Italian for “I felt” - Located in the heart of Fair Play, Ca, Sentivo represents the best of the Sierra Foothill wine region. El Dorado County wineries include some of the best wines in the state, Fair Play being one AVA you won't want to miss! Family is at the center of our winery and we operate in a way where everyone who visits is treated as such. Our signature toast here at Sentivo sums up our philosophy: “To friends who are family and family who are friends.” We are a family business that is built on a passion for wine, the beauty of our vineyard and our love for each other. We purchased our Fair Play vineyard in 2010 with vines that were planted in 1999. In 2011, we harvested our first vintage of Estate Syrah and Petite Sirah. Sentivo has over 8 varietals and source our grapes from our vineyards and our Fair Play AVA neighbors.
5. E16 Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Enjoy the beauty of fine wines in an elegant setting. E16 is currently only open for curbside pickup due to COVID-19 limitations. Our new hours are Saturday - Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Reviewed By shefrombrooklyn
I’m a wine lover. Not just any wine but quality wine. And the tasting room experience is what rounds it out for me. Prior to Covid-19, E16 was always on my wine tasting stops. The staff were always professional, accommodating, ensuring no one is ever overlooked, even on their busiest days. Martin is my favorite. He’s humble, very good at explaining the origin of the crop and harvest, an all around gentleman. Chardonnay and Viognier are my two top whites. E16 makes a very nice and elegant Chardonnay and Viognier. Both, hard to find in the Foothills. I’m fussy about my Pinots. I lived in Sonoma County for 6 years and had access to some amazing Pinots, as well as Chardonnay and Viognier. E16 brings the class and quality I’m looking for in wine, in addition to a great tasting room experience. Can’t wait to see the sign go up “Open for Tasting”. Until then, I will SIP enjoying my wine club and extra E16 purchases.
6. Element 79 Vineyards
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
We are not just a winery. We are a country club for wine drinkers. We have stunning views and a modern tasting room with seated tasting and we bring the wines to you in a flight. Sitting on our deck is like sitting on the beach next to a sea of grape vines. Great wine starts on the vine. We employee the best farming practices and don't cut corners in our farming, wine making or tasting experience.
Reviewed By VisitElDorado - Placerville, United States
Truthfully wasn't sure what to expect the first time I went here. The view from the road does not give you a hint of what lies ahead. I love the "aha" moment when you enter the inviting tasting room to see several cool spaces with a fireplace and vineyard views. Fair Play has lots of great wineries but I love this unique tasting experience seated with cheese pairing but able to taste at your own paste. Great wine and super knowledgeable tasting staff.
7. Fleur de Lys Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Nestled in the gentle hills of Fair Play, CA, our family-owned winery specializes in Old World-style wines that are aged to perfection.
8. Mount Aukum Winery
9. Shadow Ranch Vineyard and Winery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By jim590 - Sacramento, United States
El Dorado county is so beautiful, and the wine country is up and coming. Most of the wineries provide big California reds. By accident (via the Priority Wine Pass), we found Somerset and its amazing wineries. Shadow Ranch stood out because the wine maker shapes his wines in French styles. The GSM blend is outstanding. The tasting room is subtle, relaxed and in a building from the 1800's. Kara, our tasting room host, was friendly and extremely knowledgeable. A hidden gem in the Sierra Foothills.
10. Granite Springs Winery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Located in the heart of the Fair Play Wine Appellation, Granite Springs has developed a reputation of producing full bodied and sophisticated varietals. The vineyard at Granite Springs produces estate grown Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc. Come visit us Friday-Sunday or by appt Mon-Thurs.
