Over 45 years ago, Sierra Vista pioneered the way for the Sierra Foothills when it purchased it's property in 1972. Once the land was cleared, the first vineyard was planted in 1974. The topography, soils and altitudes in the vineyard create varied micro climates consistent with some of the best known grape growing regions of the world including Cotes du Rhone, Bordeaux and Burgundy.
After 3 years of production, construction and wine making, the winery was open for business in 1977 as one of the first El Dorado County wineries in modern day history. Sierra Vista have been creating award winning wines year after year.
After 3 years of production, construction and wine making, the winery was open for business in 1977 as one of the first El Dorado County wineries in modern day history. Sierra Vista have been creating award winning wines year after year.
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Jim, his wife Sherry and daughter Savanna are incredibly excited to be the new owners of Sierra Vista. Jim & Sherry have dreamed of owning a vineyard since their first trip to Tuscany back in the early 2000s. Jim built and grew a commercial tile company called Great Lakes Tile & Contracting into one of the most successful and respected tile contracting companies in Michigan.
The original Tiger Lily Winery was first established in Pleasant Valley, California in the mid-1850s. During that century, Tiger Lily became one of the largest and best-known wineries, hailing from the largest wine producing area of its time. Today, we reintroduce the spirit and brand of Tiger Lily.
First planted in 1972, Sierra Vista is one of the oldest Vineyards in the Sierra foothills. We pioneered the way for the modern-day wine business and helped define the foothills as the promising wine growing region, as it is today. Most of our grapes are planted on their own rootstock - not grafted.
The tasting fee of $10 is waived with a minimum one bottle purchase. Tasting Flights consists of 6 wines of your choice from our menu of 12 varieties (red and/or white). Be sure to visit us frequently as we mix up the menu regularly! Love this sweet winery in the foothills of the Sierra. Lovely shaded trees to sit under and enjoy a picnic lunch with one of the fantastic wines they offer.
Enjoy the Grounds surrounding our Tasting Room and Estate with Amazing Views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and rolling acres of ancient rooted vineyards with a terroir' that will make you feel like you're in the Cotes'du Rhone or Bordeaux regions of France. A professional staff member will be there to serve you an array of your favorite wines at your request.
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Pinky Gagnon
Oct 21, 2021
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Jimmy Smith
Sep 17, 2021
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Chris Savage
Jul 13, 2021
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Michael Vanderburgh
May 19, 2021
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The location is beautiful, with views up the snow capped Sierra mountains. The wine is fine, but nothing special. However while there, when you read the posters, there are a lot of conservative dog whistles; a relaxed mask policy during COVID, blue lives matters, raffles for Dr Seuss books, gift cards to the Apple Bistro in Placerville. If you know what I'm getting at, this will either really appeal, or be a huge turn off.
Mia Stewart
Feb 28, 2021
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Rachel Spencer
Jan 19, 2021
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Jenny Schofield
Jul 11, 2020
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Lesa Jones
Jul 18, 2019
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