About

Gwinllan Estate is a ridge top vineyard and winery in the Fairplay Wine Region of El Dorado County's Sierra Foothills. They produce hand-crafted estate sparkling wines (méthode champenoise), whites, and reds from small lots of hand-sorted grapes. Renowned for award-winning sparkling wines and scenic views.

Estate sparkling wines (méthode champenoise) Hand-crafted whites and reds from estate grapes Ridge top vineyard with outstanding views
What They Make
2019 Late Disgorged Rosé Estate Champagne
Sierra Foothill Wine Competition 2023 – Best Sparkling 98 Points, Sunset double Gold 95pts
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2020 Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs
Sierra Foothill Wine Competition 2024 – Best Sparkling
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2021 Late Disgorged Blanc de Noirs
Sierra Foothill Wine Competition 2025 – Best Sparkling
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2022 Vermentino
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2022 Grenache Blanc
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2024 Lustrous
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2024 Luminous
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Awards
Silver Medal, California State Fair 2022 2022
Gold Medal, El Dorado County Fair 2021 2021
Upcoming Events
Tasting Room Closure
April 5th
Closed for Easter Sunday
Upcoming Events
2026
Events planned for 2026
Latest News

New releases: 2022 Vermentino, 2022 Grenache Blanc, 2020 Late Disgorged Blanc de Blancs, 2024 Lustrous, 2024 Luminous. Special selection of Trident wines released. Tasting room closed April 5th for Easter Sunday.