Northern California

Placer County, Sierra Foothills

A curated guide to Placer County wineries

17 featured wineries · 7-page PDF guide

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Gold Country close to the city

Just northeast of Sacramento, Placer County's rolling foothills around Auburn, Loomis, Lincoln and Newcastle hold a collection of small, family-run wineries. Historic Old Town Auburn adds Gold Rush character to a day of tasting.

The foothill climate suits a wide variety of grapes, and many wineries are easy to reach from Interstate 80, making Placer an easy half-day or day trip.

At a glance

Signature wines: A broad mix of foothill reds and whites
Getting there: Interstate 80 northeast of Sacramento
When to go: Spring and autumn; summers are hot
Plan ahead: Many wineries open on weekends; check weekday hours

The 17 featured wineries

Casque WinesRocklin
Casque WinesLoomis
Dono Dal Cielo VineyardNewcastle
Dora Dain WinesLincoln
Fawnridge WineryAuburn
Happy Dayz VineyardPenryn
Hill Top Oaks WineryLoomis
Mt Vernon WineryAuburn
Napa Ranch Wines Rappe Family VineyardsAuburn
Nitty’s Cider @ Fowler RanchLincoln
Paza Estate WineryAuburn
Rancho Roble VineyardsLincoln
Secret Ravine VineyardsLoomis
Smokin' Barrel WineryLincoln
Twin Rocks Estate Vineyards and WineryGranite Bay
Vina CastellanoAuburn
Wise Villa WineryLincoln

Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.

Data: California ABC & TTB public records

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