Jodar Vineyards, Placerville

Carved into the steep, rocky terrain overlooking the American River Canyon, are thousands of vines planted by the Jodar family 27 years ago. Just across the river near Highway 50 and Camino, their tasting room offers curious visitors a little less-remote location to sample the winery's labors while enjoying views of Blakeley Lake. There, sippers can sample or purchase bottles of wine, such as the estate-grown Cabernet, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, and many more.