Fantastic winery! Great selection of reds that include Rhone (Grenache, Syrah, etc), Spanish varietals (Tempranillo) and of course Zinfandel. Decent selection of whites...with my favorite being the Viognier. Definitely worth the drive. Pack a picnic, and enjoy the terrace! read more

A very nice winery with wonderful staff and fun events. My main critique is that, while some of their wines are very good, others are meh. Over all, well worth frequenting. read more

What an insanely beautiful winery! I spent hours here today ; ) There is so much to look at both inside and out. The wines were good... there were so many to choose from! Sat out on the patio and enjoyed the 2007 syrah. Took home a bottle of the pinot grigio. I also liked the muscat canelli I would love to come back to try one of the meals they serve out on the patio. The food and wine pairing looked amazing! read more

If I could give a zero I would. This winery went from a five to a zero. My girlfriend and I were wineclub members for over ten years. Years before the new tasting room was even built. We spent 1,000s of dollars on their wine. Went in recently and have never been treated more rudely by someone in my life than the lady working behind the bar. Julie used to welcome is with open arms, it felt like family. Marco the wine maker used to offer us grapes from his vineyards to make wine, we absolutely loved the experience. Met the owners many times. Now, in 2022, this lady behind the bar said Miraflores is cooperate now and is not a mom and pop operation any more. Don't ever expect anyone to know you anymore. She wouldn't even let me pick up the four quarters I had paid for with my creditcard because my other half was not with me and her name was the primary. That is the exact reason I don't visit the big names in Napa anymore. There are plenty of much better wineries in the area that still treat you like a human. Needless to say I cancelled our membership on the spot. I'll never spend another dollar on Miraflores after how I was treated as a very loyal wineclub member. Not to mention charging for only five tastings only now. Next will be $40 for three one ounce pours. Don't try and be Napa, it is a huge turn off in the foothills. read more

We stopped in after getting a recommendation from a nearby vineyard. So glad we did. Not only did we get to taste great wines but we got to watch a grape stomp. This place is great. The staff is very knowledgeable about their wines along with all California wines. We also got to sample wines straight from the barrels. We had a great time. The wines here are fantastic and we left with 2 bottles and pre ordered 1/2 a case from one of the barrel tasting. Highly recommend coming here while in the Placerville area. read more

Miraflores Winery - Wineries Near Me - Placerville, California

Miraflores is my new favorite winery. Not only do I like some of the wines, but the owner Victor Alvarez is a fantastic storyteller. In fact he kind of reminded me of my grandfather, except instead of having a thick French accent, he had a Spanish one. Along with a number of other wines, Alvarez was pouring his 2006, 2007 and 2008 Zinfandels the weekend I visited. He says his 2006 Zinfandel probably has the best nose out of the ones he has and even though it's older than the other two, it is only just becoming complex. But the 2007 is not to be shunned. It is the highest rated Zinfandel in the area. And then there's his 2008 Zinfandel. Mmmm.mmmmm...good. However, the 2007 was my favorite. But Zins were only the beginning. There were many more wines to taste afer this one. I tasted his Barbera and it was excellent. The particular vintage is not on the list yet as he just put it in the bottle a few days ago, but let me tell you that this wine did smell fabulous. It had a delicate floral character to it. It was beautiful and had the makings of a good wine. I'm definitely going back to get it when he's ready to sell that vintage. A couple other vintages that are worth mentioning is the winery's Mouvedre and their Cabernet Sauvignon. Both are sill in the barrel, but they will let you taste it (and buy it) as part of their futures. While the Zinfandels, Barbera and the futures are all worth trying, it was Miraflores' sweet wines that were most memorable. It may because Alvarez tries to stay true to the wine by using traditional grapes or it could because of the passion his winemaker has for sweet wines. In either case, the wines were impressive. The first one we tried was their 2008 Botricelli which was a Sauterne model and an 80/20 Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Alvarez makes only 240 cases a year of this wine. But OMG...this wine was soooo good. I ended up taking a bottle home with me and wish I bought more. It's like drinking a little piece of heaven. The next wine was the Black Muscat, which smelled like violets. It was smooth, with a long incredible finish. This one was also fantastic. I loved the violet smell and it tasted really good. I almost bought this one too, but held back. Now I'm regretting the decision and may have to go back for it. read more

This is a wonderful place to hang out while sipping on a lovely bottle of Chardonnay or a wonderful Zinfandel. I recently attending a cooking class given by Damon Barham. The food was delicious and the wines were exceptional. He features recipes from around the world and I learned so many things about Curry, getting the pith off a pomegranate and how to get a light, fluffy croissant! And, at $40 per person it was truly a bargain. I am now a member of their wine club and thoroughly enjoyed their 2013 Petit Sirah, so much so that I made sure to buy another bottle the very next day. read more

It had been about 4 years since I last visited this winery. I was impressed by how the quality of the wines has steadily improved over the years. We enjoyed the mourvedre, all thee zins, the malbec and methode ancienne syrah. The only miss was the muscat canelli, a fortified desert wine which was way too sweet. My only advice is that this winery probably produces too many varieties. This is attractive to customers, but rarely leads to excellence. read more

Wonderful experience---excellent lunch, delightful company, great wines and very helpful, friendly staff. I would highly recommend this winery to all friends to visit when they go to this area. read more

What a beautiful afternoon my boyfriend and I had wine tasting and watching the humming birds fly around the flowers. It was truly a fairytale place to spend our afternoon. We got a cheese plate and enjoyed tasting several different wines and laughing and story telling with our lovely host! We will definitely be back! read more

Amazing place to visit. The winery is so pretty. We were able to taste many down to earth flights if what is a wonderful wine The setting us that if any winery in Napa or Sonoma. We were treated to a private barrel tasting that was out of this world. read more

Oh my gosh !!! What a beautiful winery and setting ! The grounds are kept up so nicely and the tasting room is awesome. The pourers are so helpful and friendly with any questions you might have . The wine .... . I found my favorite new wine to share and drink. You have to try the Mision !!! Crazy good ! Hits all the points ! It also is an added benefit for me to live just 2.5 miles away . read more

What an exceptional winery! Being from Texas, we love to explore and find hidden gems. We did! Lisa listened and laughed with us throughout the tasting! Thank you for the hospitality! read more

Benvenuto a Tuscany. Miraflores is a wonderful escape to Old World Tuscany. The wine selection and quality from the estate surrounding the tasting room is superb. And a wonderful outdoor covered portico overlooking the vineyards for your antipasto respite. Hopefully, you will have Savanna as your wine hostess! read more

I love this place. I love the wines. I love the view. I love the staff. (We always come on mondays and get to hang out with Diana and Savannah). We joined the wine club and are so excited for the pairings. We've been driving up all the way from Sacramento almost weekly now just to take in the view and relax with some great wine. This is our happy place! read more

Another fine local winery--varietal reds, whites, roses, and blends. Miraflores also features superb lunch "pairings", with guest chefs from near and far. Absolutely beautiful setting in the Sierra foothills; a great place to enjoy anytime of the year, read more

Miraflores Winery has been and remains one of my top favorite wineries. I have been more than loyal and an enthusiastic wine-snob since this winery started serving the always tasty, fabulous and seriously wonderful wines created by Marco Capelli. I do not believe he knows how to make a bad wine, at least not one he will allow to be sold. The staff in the tasting room is knowledgeable, kind and always attentive. I was happy to be able to visit on a summer trip to El Dorado county and to bring home several bottle of pure pleasure. I even enjoy some of the dessert wines although sweet wine usually is not my choice. The location is beautiful, the tasting room is a study in history and wonder, and the many events are worth including in one's calendar when possible. This is truly my happy place. read more

A beautiful hidden gem in Pleasant Valley. Many of my favorite wines have come from here.

Excellent Tempranillo, a hard to fine wine here in the USA. The winery raises its own Tempranillo grapes, a varietal from Spain. Also many other varietals. Tbe tasting room is out of the way but worth the detour. Many original artworks decorate the interior and outdoors there is a contemplatjve landscape. The tasting staff us friendly and helpful. read more

Good wine but poor customer relations. If first visited Miraflores Winery about 13 months ago. I decided to join their wine club. It was explained to me that I would receive a shipment every 3 months of selected wines and that they ask I commit to one year. I was also told that I would receive emails prior to delivery and at that time be able to make changes to my shipment. I signed a document and left. First of all, I never received emails. At one point, I didn't receive a shipment and called them to ask where it was. The representative told me that they had it on record that I would pick up my order. Why they had changed the info on my fro. Delivery to customer pickup is beyond me! After the one year commitment I received another shipment so I once again phoned Miraflores. The representative rudely told me it was in my paperwork that I needed to contact them in writing to cancel future shipments!! I told her this is too bad and I will cancel & never purchase from them again! I believe good service would have been that when I signed on and knowing that there is a little wine in my system, they would have kindly verbalized their policy. I was not alone at the time I signed on and so did the person with me. Both of us had the same experience. This company needs some lessons in good customer service skills especially in this day in age with such stiff competition between like businesses. I wish them well however I choose to patronize businesses with customer satisfaction in mind. I give them two stars for good wine. read more

Solid wines! Exceptional port style wines. And the staff is some of the nicest in the county!

We first visited this winery a few years ago and have been back several times for tasting and for events in El Dorado County. Their wines cover a broad spectrum so you are very likely to find several that spark your palate. We attended the Bring Out the Barrel event in January and were very happy that Miraflores participated. We had a great time chatting with the owner as he served us their awesome Barbera out of the barrel. We love their Method Ancienne and their Herbert Vineyard Zin. They are currently building a new building on the property which will be their tasting room. Can't wait to see it finished this summer! read more

Must visit! Wine is a tough thing to review since it is one of those things that two people can have 100% different opinion on and both be 100% correct. It truly is personal preference. Personally I think they are some of the best tasting wines in the area. That of course is debatable but I have tried a lot of places. What I think isn't debatable is that Miraflores has one of the most beautiful tasting rooms in the area and set in a perfect spot for a bring your own picnic. Which they encourage you to do. The workers are both knowledgeable and extremely friendly. They pour a huge selection of wines Red, White, and Sweet. They also often have multiple vintages open of the same variety so you can explore the differences in different vintages. As of writing this, there is no tasting fee but folks this isn't Napa. Please please purchase something when you taste in the area unless you have just a terrible experience. These are small business that are pouring the heart and soul into their passion and giving you a fantastic experience at a great price. If your kids have to come along it is also decent for them. The tasting room looks out onto a stone patio so the kids could be outside and you can keep and active eye on them at all times. Unless it is in the summer and they are having one of their fabulous lunch events. The wine is reasonably priced and if you join the club you get a great discount. The club is a great deal and very straight forward. By mid afternoon on the weekends it could get a little crowded. I would recommend stopping here first, not just to beat any potential crowd but to also experience the wine before your taste buds start to blend together. read more

That is one of the most beautiful wineries I have ever been to (I love wineries and have been to bunch of wineries in Napa, Sonoma, NY and CT). It is well put together regarding colors and design. Very stylish and elegant. They have gorgeous outdoor sitting as well. People who work here made us feel very welcomed and special. Free tasting is a plus. Wine... You have to try it! The first thing I did when I came back from my vacation was ordering their desert wine (It was Black Muscat by the way, and I am so not a desert wine person). I wish I knew about this great wine region before. Very different from what we usually expect and got used to. I just wish I could let the whole country know how amazing this region is. Cheers! read more

This winery is a jewel in Fairplay....the wines are outstanding, and the facility and setting are beautiful! A must see (and taste) if you are in the area! read more

Their Black Muscat is fantastic! This place is awesome!

There are a lot of wineries to choose from in El Dorado county, but this should be one of the first that you try. The tasting room at Mira Flores is beautiful, and included high ceilings and a nice roomy tasting bar. The patio outside is stunning, and would be a nice place to enjoy a picnic lunch. Dick, our pourer, was friendly, accommodating, and we really enjoyed spending time with him. Five stars for ambiance and service. So, what about the wine? We loved it. It was difficult for us to choose our favorites, but we mostly picked up Petite Sirahs. I really enjoyed the vertical tastings; we were able to taste three different vintages of Zins, Syrahs, and Petite Sirahs. I loved the 2005 Syrah as well. Our friends joined the wine club, and we would have joined if they hadn't. We are already planning our return trip in the fall, and Mira Flores will be one of the first places we stop. read more

Beautiful tasting room and patio - and the price can't be beat! Staff very knowledgeable and welcoming. Was not crazy about most of the offerings - but they produce so many varietals you may find something that fits your bill. read more

We LOVE this place! Every time we come to Placerville we stop in and go for a tasting. The place is beautiful but the best part the wine is amazing! Do yourself a favor and make the drive over to Miraflores, you will be happy you did. read more

Yum! I can't believe I haven't tried this winery sooner. I loved almost all the wines, even the zins and I don't typically care for zin. Their barbera was fantastic. Beautiful tasting room, gorgeous patio and very comfortable and friendly. I brought home 4 bottles and it was hard to narrow it down to only 4. Be sure to stop here first as their list is a bit long. read more

Great wines, excellent staff...The grounds, especially the main building, are very tasteful and beautiful....thanks for a great visit....

Miraflores perfectly combines the beauty of the Sierra foothills, indulgent staff, and (of course) great wine. This area (and Miraflores in particular) is the new Napa -- only better and cheaper than Napa. We came here July 4th weekend for the fixed price lunch and we were overwhelmed by the meal including the wine pairing. read more

I stopped by this winery with a group. This place is absolutely gorgeous. The wine was good and they were helpful.

I first came to Miraflores with my parents on a return trip from Tahoe, and have since been a couple other times. It's a nice tasting room, with a beautiful patio outside (and a very friendly winery cat!). Not gonna lie, a major selling point for me is that they offer extensive, free tastings - but I also think their wine is 1) delicious, and 2) a great deal for the price! Case in point - this is the only place my parents are wine club members, and they are frequent Napa/Sonoma/Paso Robles winery visitors. Service when I have been has always been quick, friendly, and accommodating whenever possible (providing other varietals/years to try if requested). The first time I came was New Year's Even and it was pretty quiet - the second time was a Saturday late afternoon, and it was pretty packed (moreso than other wineries in the area that we visited), so that may be helpful to keep in mind when planning. I've since added Miraflores to my "must-hit" list for any friends visiting the Sacramento/Tahoe area, and think it's highly worth checking out if you're in the area! read more

Among the top foothill wine destinations. Upscale tasting room, gorgeous patio, plenty of parking. Marco is one of the best winemakers in the area. Priced slightly higher than some other local wines, but worth it. read more

This past June, for my birthday, I went wine tasting for the first time with my family. The first winery we chose to visit was Miraflores because we had heard great things about their wine. While the wine was good, the experience was terrible. The woman that poured the wine treated us like we were beneath her. She said the bare minimum about each wine and didn't tell us anything about the winery. When my mom complimented the wine, she replied with a very condescending "I'm glad you like it". The other guy that was there seemed really friendly while helping another group. Maybe if we had interacted with him our experience would have been better. It definitely felt like we were being judged. I'm glad the other wineries I visited after made up for how disappointing this one was. read more

Facilities are awesome, most of the wines are great, and even the average reds are better than overrated Napa. Just like any winery you can explore their style and find the great ones. The employees are friendly and most of them are very knowledgeable on the product. They do know how to throw a party, we have attended several events and have always been pleased with the hospitality. read more

I'll let the letter I wrote to them speak for itself: To Whom It May Concern, I just wanted to contact your facility regarding my visit there this weekend. We were completely disappointed, upset and literally insulted during our visit! I've heard a lot of good things about your winery and my group of friends and I were all very excited to visit and taste some wine. Upon arrival we were not greeted in a friendly manner and during our brief stay there we were called...and I quote, "Jackasses", and "Assholes". I do not appreciate being called names in ANY situations; it was completely uncalled for and inappropriate. We were not acting in any sort of inappropriate manner and further more we called your facility ahead of time to let you know that our party was coming. Seeing from the lack of respect we received this weekend I doubt this email will do any good; however, I just wanted to let you know that I will NEVER be coming back to your place of business and I WILL be spreading the word about the complete and utter lack of respect we received at your winery. You run a place of business where you will encounter all kinds of people and different situations; you should have staff that can handle themselves and not treat people with disrespect. I grew up out in Fairplay and I'm pretty familiar with the wineries in the area and I HAVE never been treated as poorly as we were at your facility. You might want to re-think who you have pouring for you because I can tell you that you've lost the business of every person in our party. read more

the folks pouring the wine are so knowledgeable, helpful, and generous. needless to say, the wines themselves are amazing. two of the greats are the 2007 petite syrah and the 2009 estate syrah. it's a long and windy road to get there, but well worth it. suggest you go when it's warmer outside and enjoy their patio area. enjoy! read more

BAD BUSINESS PRACTICES- Our group paid for futures and received certificate for a full case and Miraflores refused to honor their own certificate. Also signed one of our group as a member and charged for club membership WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION and refused to credit. Had to go through credit card company to resolve. Too bad that's about 12-15 wine buyers who won't come again or refer. read more