Wine Tasting Sierra Foothills, Crystal Basin Cellars

If you like big Sierra Reds you'll like Crystal Basin Cellars in Camino just off Hwy 50 east of Placerville.   The drive from Eden Vale Inn, on the other side of Placerville, is about 25 minutes.   Many other Carson Road Wineries and Vinyards are nearby.  Mike Owen and Peter, the wine maker, make a wide variety of wines owning in part to the fact that they buy their grapes from other local Sierra Foothill vinyards.  This allows more flexibility in trying new varities and blends. 

There is lots to like in the extensive selection at this El Dorado County winery.  I came home with a mixed case that included Viognier, Zinfandel, Sarah, Barbara, and Mouvedre.   They also make a five varietal Bordeaux Blend named Triumphant.  Their Triumphant Blending party is coming up February 13th at the Cameron Park Country club.  Crystal Basin Cellars

Bouquet Nov 24th Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast Placerville

At Eden  Vale Inn near Placerville, Gayle loves to put fresh garden pick bouquets on the entry table.  Here is a photo of today's contribution reflecting fall in the Sierra Foothills near Coloma.   Mark

Fall Around Placerville

In the Sierra Foothills fall is at its prime the first few weeks of November. The El Dorado County and Amador County Vinyards are fields of colors. Everywhere you go color is found. Here at Eden Vale Inn near Placerville we have planted many shrubs, vines and trees that are particularly colorful. Pictures are worth a 1000 words.

Fall Color

Fall is definately in the air around Placerville and Apple Hill. November always brings the best color in the surrounding Sierra Foothill Vinyards. Eden Vale Inn Bed and Breakfast is surrounded by gardens and the color here is a grand display. Here are a few pictures snapped in this morning's crisp air.