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Win a VIP Winery Weekend Hosted by Fair Play AVA

Nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains west of South Lake Tahoe lies some of the most remarkable wine-making terroir in the world. Amongst the rolling hills, pine trees, and golden glades of El Dorado County, the Fair Play Wine Region is a wine region like no other. This exclusive and seductive slice of mountain and sky has been producing unparalleled varietals since the Fair Play region earned its coveted American Viticulture Area (AVA) designation 20 years ago. Now, the region attracts casual wine lovers and connoisseurs alike year-round.

Just off highway 50, the 24 wineries of the Fair Play AVA happily thrive on the road less traveled, preferring instead to let the legend of gorgeous scenery and magnificent wine seep into the wine industry’s greater consciousness through word-of-mouth osmosis and the region’s award-winning wines. This under-discovered mountainous wine region offers visitors the chance to explore vineyards grown at altitude that produce highly sought-after wines. Inspired by Rhone Valley reds, Zinfindels, and Italian blends, the wines of the Fair Play region are true originals that will excite the palette of everyone, whether you are new to winetasting or a seasoned aficionado. All you have to do now is come taste for yourself. The wineries of the Fair Play AVA are giving you chance to do just that, on the house, with the giveaway of a VIP wine tasting weekend in the region. The winner will experience why this little-known regional gem is quickly becoming a can’t-miss for wine tourists from around the globe by taking a weekend to taste the wines from this special AVA.

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Featuring 5 VIP tastings, chauffeured limo service to and from each winery, accommodations at Lucinda’s Country Inn, and horseback riding amongst the pines at the Saluti winery, the winner of the giveaway receives the ideal way to do the Fair Play AVA right. Even if you don’t win the giveaway, you still win. Spending a weekend in the Fair Play AVA is a great way to not only introduce yourself to some of the best wines being produced in California today, but also to experience the breathtaking beauty of the region. The Fair Play AVA is more than a collection of wineries; it’s a travel and leisure lover’s paradise. Close to historic Sacramento and southwest of the hip outdoor playground of South Lake Tahoe, the Fair Play region feels both a world apart while being close to countless adventures and amenities. Its elevation – averaging between two and three thousand feet above sea level –make the Fair Play AVA the second highest appellation in California. The climate – hot, dry summers and cold, wet winters – has allowed the foothills to flourish as an appellation amenable to the rising popularity in the US of Old World-inspired wines with a uniquely Californian spin. Barbera, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Zinfandel – the wines of this distinct region playfully oscillate from complex to approachable, yet they all share one enviable quality: they’re spectacular.

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WHERE TO STAY

CHALET FLEUR DE LYS COTTAGE 7969 Perry Creek Rd. 530.620.2246 BUSBY VINEYARD 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd. 530.417.1789 ELEMENT HOUSE COTTAGE 7350 Fairplay Rd. 530.497.0750 LUCINDA'S COUNTRY INN & B&B 6701 Perry Creek Rd. 530.409.4169 SALUTI CELLARS 7505 Grizzly Flat Rd. 530.626.0800 TRENTO FAMILY 7-UP RANCH 8060 Fairplay Rd. 530.303.8281 V5 CABIN 7660 Perry Creek Rd. 408.823.7755 BEDS AND BERRIES 530.957.3341 THE RANCH AT STONEY CREEK 8320 Stoney Creek Road 530.401.4940 CRUSH PAD MELLOWOOD WINERY PRIVATE FARM STAY 2979 Mellowood Dr. 530.599.0313

THE WINERIES

Bumgarner Winery & Vineyards 7380 Vineyard View Dr.

Busby Cellars 6375 Grizzly Flat Rd.

Cantiga Wineworks 5980 Meyers Ln.

Cedarville Vineyards 6320 Marestail Rd.

Chateau d' Estienne 2700 Omo Ranch Rd.

E16 Winery 8085 Perry Creek Rd.

Element 79 Vineyards 7350 Fairplay Rd.

Fleur De Lys Winery 7696 Perry Creek Rd.

Golden Leaves Winery 3625 Omo Ranch Rd.

Gwinllan Estate 7060 Fairplay Rd.

Iverson Vineyards 8061 Perry Creek Rd.

Medeiros Family Wines 7480 Fairplay Rd.

Mediterranean Vineyards 7449 Fairplay Rd.

Mellowood Vineyard 2979 Mellowood Drive

Mirador Winery 2501 Omo Ranch Rd.

MV Winery 7261 Fairplay Rd.

Oakstone 6470 Irish Acres Rd.

Perry Creek 3040 Omo Ranch Rd.

Polynesian Girl Winery 6020 Grizzly Flat Rd.

Saluti Cellars 7505 Grizzly Flat Rd.

Sentivo Vineyards 7460 Fairplay Rd.

Shadow Ranch Vineyard 7050 Fairplay Rd.

Skinner Vineyards 8054 Fairplay Rd.

Toogood Wine Caves 7280 Fairplay Rd.

Windwalker Vineyards 7360 Perry Creek Rd.

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CREEKSIDE CORK & BREW 7915 Fairplay Rd. 530.503.0044 GOLDVINE BISTRO 6028 Grizzly Flat Rd. 530.626.4042 ROOSTERS 8171 Mt. Aukum Rd. 530.620.7005 BONES ROAD HOUSE 4430 Pleasant Valley Rd. 530.644.4301 HOLIDAY MARKET 4653 Mt. Aukum Rd. 530.644.3933

WHERE TO EAT

The region’s bucolic beauty attracts more than just the wine crowd, making an extended visit to the region a tantalizing proposition, as vacation rental properties and other inviting lodging options are as plentiful as the pines. Between tastings at one of the many well-appointed tasting rooms of the region and enjoying world class cuisine often paired with Fair Play varietals, visitors hike the serene Sierra foothills or escape to cool mountain pools for a quick dip with a lover. Community here is important, too, as visitors often find themselves spending an afternoon talking about the authentic wine grown in the region with the winemakers themselves. The whole scene is friendly and relaxing, surrounded by stunning views and fresh mountain air, hosted by the vineyards, gardens, and firepits of Fair Play’s 24 wineries. Come discover the Fair Play AVA for yourself. Make sure you visit one of the region’s world-class restaurants or pair wine tasting with horseback riding. With so much to wine to experience, overnight lodging is recommended, with comfortable rooms available for reservation near the Fair Play AVA wineries. It’s a weekend you won’t soon forget.

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