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Passport 2014: Skinner

The second day of the 2014 El Dorado Passport event started out over cast and chilly, but by the time we left the hotel, the sun was shining and the temperature was warming up. It is a beautiful drive from El Dorado Hills to our first winery of the day, Skinner Vineyard & Winery. The […]

Detail of the gate to the Skinner Vineyard & Winery. Photo copyright 2014, David Locicero

The bottles for the 2012 Reserve Chardonnay and the 2012 Barbera. Photo copyright 2014, David Locicero

Passport 2014: Gold Hill Vineyards

My tasting companion and I started our Passport 2014 at Gold Hill Vineyards. I like starting here for a couple of reasons. First, I think they are one of the first wineries you can get to as you drive up from the Bay Area. Second, the drive from Highway 50 to the winery is beautiful […]