California Could Face Grape Shortage
After a depressing year in which nearly half of all wine grapes in California might not have been harvested, wineries might find themselves scrambling to find grapes...
2026 Event To Feature Over 20 El Dorado County Wineries
January 22, 2026 (Placerville, CA) — The El Dorado Winery Association’s (EDWA) Passport Weekend returns for its 35th year on April...
2025 Event To Feature 20+ El Dorado County Wineries on a Single Ticket
March 4, 2025 (Placerville, CA) — The El Dorado Winery Association’s (EDWA) Passport returns for its 34th year on...
California State Controller Weighs in on Napa Winery Dispute: In a letter shared with the drinks business, Malia Cohen, California State Controller, has demanded an explanation from Napa County as to why...
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,...
NAWR Applauds First Circuit Court of Appeals’ Decision That Rhode Island’s Ban of Wine Shipments from Out-of-State Retailers Is Discriminatory: The National Association of Wine Retailers (NAWR) released...
Promising Harvest Season Dawns in El Dorado Wine Country After Years of Challenges.
September 11th – PLACERVILLE, CA – As the farmers of El Dorado Wine Country prepare for the harvest, they’re...
Beckstoffer Vineyards Sues Last Bottle for Trademark Infringement: The Complaint, filed on February 11, 2023, alleges that Blicker Pierce Wagner Wine Merchants, LLC and its affiliated companies, Sleeper...
The 2023 Event Features a Return to the Open House Format
February 13, 2023 (PLACERVILLE, CA) – The El Dorado Winery Association’s (EDWA) Passport to the Great Out There returns for its 32nd year...
Amador and El Dorado vintners deal with physical injuries, smoke-tainted grapes, and contract cancellations
—Barbara Barrielle
Following the Labor Day weekend, there was a sigh of relief when the Caldor...
