Findleton Estate Winery

About

The Findleton Family welcomes you to our tasting room. Stop by and meet Tom Findleton, the winemaker, taste our newly released award winning wines, and view original artwork by Pamela Findleton in the tasting room and at her gallery and gift shop located on site. Bring a picnic lunch, or some snacks, and join us for "Sunday's on the Patio." We will open up your favorite bottle of wine* for $20 a bottle to enjoy as you relax under the pine trees and soak in the friendly, relaxed atmosphere (*excludes Estate Pinot noir) It is our committment to provide our customers with the best wine, the best service, and the best atmosphere.

Location Description

Located at 3000 foot elevation, in the Sierra Foothills of El Dorado County.

Features

  • Voted "Best Kept Secret in El Dorado County" Findleton Estate Winery strives to produce high quality wines at affordable prices.

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Average Bottle Price

$ 22

Winemaker

Tom Findleton

History

After thirty successful years as a commercial contractor, Tom Findleton, Owner and Winemaker of Findleton Estate Winery, made the leap to pursue his true passion as a full time vintner. Tom's wife and co-owner, Pamela Findleton, is a well-known local artist and (being a lover of wine) was delighted to create the original artwork for the labels. The fusion of Art and Wine captures the vision of this family winery.

Tom and Pamela keep up with all the demands of a small family winery with the help of their five children. Angela Findleton Cardinalli manages the Tasting Room and Wine club. Tommy Findleton inheireted the artistic flair of his mother and you can find many of his artistic creations at the tasting room. Carrie Findleton, a UC Davis V&E Graduate, lends her expertise in winemaking and blending, Jeanetta Findleton uses her background in fashion and graphic design to produce the high quality labels that adorn the wine bottles, and Kevin Findleton, having worked multiple vintages overseas in New Zealand in addition to Findleton Estate, assists with the winemaking and vineyard management. Tom's brother, Larry Findleton, lends his expertise in Marketing and the rest of the Findleton Family, many from El Dorado County, provide support in multiple areas and in invaluable ways.

Tom and Pam’s six grandchildren look forward each year to help harvest the grapes from their Estate Vineyard and Tom's eldest grandson, Clayton, has worked along side his grandfather the past three years, working through harvest and both in the vineyard and cellar. Family and community resonate in the fundamental values and vision of Findleton Estate Winery.

Estate Vineyards / AVA

Findleton has a unique vineyard site that provides a"micro-climate." Their Estate Pinot noir is grown creekside, with cool air flow from the mountains, and well drained, chalky soils. This site, previously referred to as "Pneumonia Gulch" by the early settlers, has proven to be ideal for growing Pinot noir and the wine has qualities similar to the Pinot noir's found in Burgandy, France.

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Hours

Monday - Sunday 11am - 5pm

Address

3500 Carson Road
Camino, California 95726
United States

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