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Sierra Foothills AVA: 301 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

The Sierra Foothills AVA is a federally designated American Viticultural Area in California, established under 27 CFR 9.120. It covers Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa counties and contains 301 licensed wine producers and contains 5 nested AVAs.

Where These Wineries Are

Sierra Foothills AVA: 301 Wineries, Counties and Grapes

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.

Before You Go

Tasting rooms change their hours constantly and many small producers are appointment only. Confirm directly with the winery before you travel.

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Where the Sierra Foothills AVA Is

Amador

Calaveras

El Dorado

Mariposa

Nevada

Placer

Tuolumne

Yuba

Grapes Grown in Sierra Foothills

Zinfandel

Cabernet Sauvignon

Barbera

Syrah

Chardonnay

Petite Sirah

Grenache

Sauvignon Blanc

AVAs Inside Sierra Foothills

California Shenandoah Valley

El Dorado

Fair Play

Fiddletown

North Yuba

Legal Definition

Codified at 27 CFR 9.120.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many wineries are in the Sierra Foothills AVA?

301 licensed producers are located in the Sierra Foothills AVA.

Where is the Sierra Foothills AVA?

It lies in California, covering Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Mariposa, Nevada counties.

What does the Sierra Foothills AVA designation mean?

A wine labelled Sierra Foothills must contain at least 85 percent grapes grown inside the AVA boundary, which is defined in 27 CFR 9.120.

Is Sierra Foothills part of a larger AVA?

No, Sierra Foothills is not nested inside another AVA.

Children

California Shenandoah Valley AVA · El Dorado AVA · Fair Play AVA · Fiddletown AVA · North Yuba AVA

States

California Wineries

Grapes

Zinfandel Wineries · Cabernet Sauvignon Wineries · Barbera Wineries · Syrah Wineries · Chardonnay Wineries · Petite Sirah Wineries · Grenache Wineries · Sauvignon Blanc Wineries

Details are collected from public records and the producer's own website and may be outdated. theUSAwineguide.com is not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information; confirm hours and availability with the winery before visiting.
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