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How do we get there<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The Sierra Foothills in this area is in blah blah. From San Francisco. one can go through Sacramento or head over to 580 and the Stockon area. Either way is about a two blah drive to where we live to stay. Either Plymouth or Sutter Creek. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where do we stay<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
In Plymouth, the best lodging is at Rest. In Sutter Creek, there are more choices for lodging and shopping. One can also start the adventure in Placerville, but we think Sutter Creek is the best wine and gold country town in this portion of the Sierra Foothills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Rest Hotel<\/a> – Plymouth<\/li>
- Hanford House Inn<\/a> – Sutter Creek<\/li>
- Foxes Inn<\/a> – Sutter Creek<\/li>
- Sutter Creek Inn<\/a> – Sutter Creek<\/li>
- Hotel Sutter<\/a> – Sutter Creek<\/li>
- Eden Vale Inn<\/a> – Placerville<\/li>
- Best Western<\/a> – Placerville<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Where do we Dine<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The same folks that run Rest Hotel in Placerville have the best restaurant in the area. It is Taste. Taste is very popular, so be sure to reserve a table well in advance. There is also an interesting restaurant in the tiny town of Volcano. Hotel George is worth a try.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Taste Restaurant<\/a> – Plymouth<\/li>
- Hotel Sutter<\/a> – Sutter Creek<\/li>
- Cavana\u2019s Pub & Grub <\/a>– Sutter Creek<\/li>
- Hotel George<\/a> – Volcano<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Wineries to visit in Fair Play<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are many excellent wineries to visit between Plymouth and Fair Play. We want to get off the beaten path and for that reason, we head to Sobon Estate Vineyards to start our journey.,<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sobon Estate Vineyards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Sobon Estate winery and tasting room in Amador<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Sobon<\/a> is on Highway E16, Shenandoah Valley Road in Amador County. Sobon is family owned and has many varieties of wine. You will enjoy all the wines at Sobon, from the Rousanne to the Primitivo. Prices are reasonble. The tasting room is fun and very inviting. Check out the grounds; they are beautiful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skinner Vineyards<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Historic vineyards at Skinner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n As you move from Sobon to El Dorado County, the elevation will increase to upwards of 2000 feet. This brings a different climate and geography that mark the tasty wines of the Fair Play AVA<\/a>. The wines are pricier at Skinner<\/a>, but very well-made and delicious. The winery is all about Rhone-Style white and red wines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cedarville Vineyard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Jonathan Lachs in his East Zinfandel organic vineyard in Fair Play AVA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Susan Marks and Jonathan Lachs have teamed up to create the remarkable Cedarville Vineyard<\/a> winery. This husband-and-wife team met at U.C. Davis, then worked in the Silicon Valley to build a nest egg for a winery. They chose the Fair Play area because it has the ideal environment for growing Rhone varietals. We think their wines are exquisite. Cedarville does not have a formal tasting room. Visitors are welcome by appointment only, and all wines are served in their cellar. It is a quaint and wonderful experience. Don’t miss out on Cedarville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gwinllan Estate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Jonathan Pack, winemaker pouring in the tasting room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n - Hotel Sutter<\/a> – Sutter Creek<\/li>
- Hanford House Inn<\/a> – Sutter Creek<\/li>
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