2024 Event To Feature Over 20 El Dorado County Wineries
December 19, 2023 (PLACERVILLE, CA) – The El Dorado Winery Association’s (EDWA) Passport Weekend returns for its 33rd year on April 20-21, 2024. The popular annual event allows guests to experience over 20 family-owned wineries throughout El Dorado County, with each winery offering signature food and wine tastings, reserve wines, and other surprises. Early Bird tickets, now available through February 11, 2024, offer a $10 savings on an already terrific value, as ticket rates will remain the same as last year.
“We’re excited to celebrate our wineries again this year,” said El Dorado Winery Association President Teena Hildebrand. “It allows guests to experience our wineries’ unique varietals and hospitality.”
Like last year, everyone is a VIP at Passport, and ticket rates will remain the same. Guests can choose from three ticket types: one-day, two-day, and Designated Driver. Early Bird tickets offer a $10 savings and will be available through February 11 at 11:59 pm.
“Our goal is to streamline the experience for guests, from first encounter to the event itself,” noted Hildebrand. “We want to create an exceptional experience on every level, from ordering tickets to visiting wineries. Keeping things simple is an essential component of that experience.”
This year’s wineries boast a wide range of award-winning wines, unique varietals, and tasting experiences in the Greater El Dorado, Carson Road, Pleasant Valley, and Fair Play regions of El Dorado Wine Country. Wineries featured include Boeger Winery, Bumgarner Winery (both locations), Busby Cellars, Château d’ Estienne, Chateau Davell, Crystal Basin Cellars, Fenton Herriott Vineyards, Findleton Estate & Winery, Golden Leaves Vineyard & Winery, Holly’s Hill, Madroña Vineyards, Mellowood Vineyard, Narrow Gate Vineyards, Nello Olivo Winery (both locations), Sentivo Vineyards & Winery, Shadow Ranch Vineyard, Skinner Vineyards (both locations), Toogood Cellars, Toogood Estate Winery, Vista Del Mirador Winery, and Windwalker Vineyard.
Information on tickets and participating wineries can be found at https://eldoradowines.org/
El Dorado Winery Association member wineries are a select group of small, independent wineries that meet the association’s strict criteria and embody the region’s spirit. They are independent producers who are invested in the county’s agriculture and source and produce locally. They feature the majority of their wines from their local AVAs: El Dorado, Fair Play and Sierra Foothills. El Dorado wineries embrace uniqueness, diversity, and excellence in wine types and styles. Visit their website at eldoradowines.org to learn more.
