Placer County Wineries and Tasting Rooms

Areas in Placer County

• Loomis, Penryn and Lincoln

  A loop route links wineries in Loomis, Granite Bay and Rocklin, south of Auburn. Lincoln and Penryn are on the Wise Road route.

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• Auburn and Newcastle

  Reach Auburn-area wineries from Old Town Auburn or Highway 49; more sit along Wise Road toward Newcastle. Placer County winemaking dates to 1848, the year gold was found in Auburn.

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Know before you go

Reservations

Hours shift with the seasons and private events, so confirm with the winery first. Groups of more than six should call to ask about reservations.

Tasting fees

Not every winery here charges for tastings, so ask about fees before you start.

Getting there

A short drive from Sacramento: take Interstate 80 or Highway 65.

Best time to visit

Plan for heat in summer, when days average in the low 90s, though nights are cooler than in the valley below. Most rain falls in winter and spring.

Getting around

Wineries are spread out from Auburn and Newcastle to Lincoln, Loomis and Rocklin. Have a designated driver, a rideshare or a tour lined up.

Look for seasonal winery events, such as a holiday weekend each December.

Nearby wine regions

• El Dorado County

  Hillside vineyards climb from about 1,000 to 3,500 feet, with wineries spread from Apple Hill near Camino south to Fair Play.

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• Amador County

  Some of Amador's dry-farmed Zinfandel vines date to the 1800s, and Sutter Creek's tasting rooms sit a short walk apart.

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• Lodi

  Old-vine Zinfandel shares Lodi's vineyards with more than 100 other grape varieties, and most tastings need no reservation.

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