Reservations: Please fill out Form or call 530-620-1888

Make sure to call or contact us to arrange a vineyard tour, food & wine pairing, special lunch or early dinner. Walk-ins always welcome whenever the gate is open for our daily wine tastings and light bites.

Save the dates 2026

Saturday & Sunday August 1-2: Asmodeus Berry Cake

July, daily, Wine & Wild Berries

Sat-Sun Sept 5-6: FAIR PLAY 250!

Monday Sept 7: Labor Day Smoker Treats

Friday & Saturday October 30-31: Nevada Day

Saturday October 31: Hallo-Wine

Saturday-Sunday Nov 6-7: Fair Play Harvest Festival!

September 2026

FAIR PLAY 250!

Labor Day Weekend
September 5th & 6th

At Golden Leaves we’ll be firing up the smoker! Enjoy three wine & food pairings, blues & jazz music, and chat with the wine maker. With every winery offering food & wine, you won’t leave hungry!

August 2026

August 1-2

Alex cannot resist testing new summer berry recipes. We will be serving his homemade farm cake, covered with fresh-picked wild blackberries and drenched our our double gold and Best of Show Asmodeus dessert wine.
Gather your friends, leave the heavy city air behind, and spend the afternoon with us enjoying the breezes and vineyard views.
No alcohol? The cake is delicious with just the fresh berries and a touch of honey. Enjoy with iced tea or Izze sparkling juice.

Cake and Asmodeus dessert wine pairing: $15 (free to members with pick-up)
📅 Saturday & Sunday August 1st & 2nd (Members may arrange any day in August with 2-day advance notice – if berries gone, there should be peaches or nectarines)
🎟️BY RESERVATION (so we can pick the fruit before you arrive).

July 2026

July Wine & Wild Berries

Daily by Reservation

Summer berries have arrived! Come enjoy berries with a wine tasting or lunch while they are available. Nectarines & peaches are not far behind.
🎟️BY RESERVATION (so we can pick the fruit before you arrive).

Fri-Sun, July 3-5, 11am-4pm

June 2026

Father’s Day Smoker Brunch

Sat & Sun June 20-21, 11am-4pm

May 2026

May is a wonderful time to soak in the verdant vineyard and blooming roses while sipping on your favorite drink and enjoying one of our delicious plates! Want to dive deeper into food & wine? Select a deluxe wine & food pairing on our menu page. Love gardening? Sign up for Tame the Vines, Drink the Wines.

Memorial Weekend BBQ

Summer Days in the Vines

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday May 10, 11am-4pm

Fiesta on Omo at Three Wineries
+

Cinco de Mayo Club Pick Up Party!

Free to Club, $30 other guests

Saturday May 2, 12pm-5pm

April 2026

Easter Brunch

Sat-Sun April 4-5, 11am-4pm

March 2026

Fair Play AVA 25th Anniversary
Open House
March 21, 11am – 4pm

Anniversary Tickets

Join 21 wineries celebrating a milestone honoring the people and perseverance behind the Fair Play AVA! $15 Registration fee covers association expenses.

Snip Away Weekdays March & April 2026
Make Your Reservations Today!

St Patrick’s Days
March 14-17, 11am – 4pm

February 2026

Valentine’s Library Club Release
12/14-15/2026, 12pm – 5pm

Member Library Wine Party
Saturday 2/14 & Sunday 2/15
12pm – 5pm

House made chocolates paired with
our Winter Wine Releases
2017 Two Minors (Malbec/Petit Verdot)
2017 Merlot
2021 Merlot,
.. take them or your favorite three bottles home!

You asked, let us know which
day you can visit.

Members Free, extra guests $35

Valentine’s Day Amore on Omo
House made chocolates
12/14/2026, 12pm – 5pm

January 2026

Snip Away Mondays 1/12 – 2/23
11am – 1pm

Start the week with less screen time and some green time. Breathe in the crisp cold air while walking through the winter vines, awakening your senses and clearing your mind, leaving you rejuvenated for the week ahead. Cut away old grapes and give the vines a fresh start for the season. Guests limited to available snippers. Make sure to dress warmly with waterproof shoes and warm gloves. Free pruning session, food and wine available.

Open New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day!

Start your year with a quiet drive into the heart of the vines, where a bowl of steaming soup and Alex’s hearty homemade bread await.

December 2025

HOLIDAY DINNER extended
to New Year’s Eve, 3-9pm

When making your reservation in the form above, please enter the time, # in party, entrée(s) (Rib, Turkey, or Vegan Loaf), and other food preferences in details.

Holiday Member Party
Saturday 12/13 12pm – 5pm

Holiday Sips & Bites paired with
our Holiday Releases
Cuvée Brut
2023 Angelica
2023 Asmodeus,
.. take them or your favorite three bottles home!

Please let us know you are coming.

November 2025

JOIN US FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER
THURSDAY 11/27 – SATURDAY 11/29, 12-6PM

FAIR PLAY HARVEST FESTIVAL
Saturday 11/1 & Sunday 11/2, 11am-5pm
DETAILS & TICKETS

October 2025

Nevada Day, Friday October 31st

September 2025

Labor Day Member Party
Monday 9/1 12pm – 5pm

Vegan to Carnivore BBQ
Summer release:
2020 Chardonnay
2022 Estate Merlot Rosé
2017 Sierra Foothills Zinfandel,
.. or your favorite three bottles!

August 2025

July 2025

June 2025

celebrate DAD WITH GREAT WINE & FOOD!

alex’s smoked meats & veggies
FRESH SALADS
house made baked breads & cakes

Saturday & SUNDAY
JUNE 14 & 15
RESERVE YOUR TABLE!

May 2025

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BARBEQUE

alex’s smoked meats & veggies
FRESH SALADS
house made baked breads & cakes

saturday through monday
may 24 – 26
RESERVE YOUR TABLE!

April 2025

easter à la carte lunch & bubbly

Sat & sun 4/19 – 4/20
12pm – 5pm

by reservation

March 2025

Join the party & make your Mardis Gras mask, just in time for parades and parties, including the Mellowood Vineyard Mardis Gras party a few blocks away.
Golden Leaves will have masks (& feathers to add), Mardis Gras beads, New Orleans King cake, and a glass of wine or three wine tasting.
Cost $15 – Free to members – Please RSVP using form at top of page to help us plan the party.

February 2025

Don Juvet – Layered Flowers Sun 2/16 1-3:30pm

**Join Us for “Sip Paint & Art – Layered Flowers”!** 🎨✨
🌟 **Date:** Sunday February 16th
🌟 **Time:** 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Get ready to explore the art of **wet-on-wet watercolor techniques** and **layering** as we create spring flowers inspired by the flow of paint.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this event is for you!
You will leave with a new understanding of these wet on wet and layering techniques.
💰 **Cost:** $40 per person
🖌️ **All supplies included.**
Contact Josy at Golden Leaves Wines with questions about food choices that will be available. (530) 620-1888
Don’t miss out on this creative journey! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. 🎉
!!RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!! Email Don Juvet at Juvetdon@gmail.com

AMore on OMO Saturday February 15th, 11am-4pm
& quarterly member party!

Come on over with your Valentine, Balentine or just a friend Saturday 2/15, 11am to 4pm, and enjoy free treats at the Amore on Omo celebration, with complimentary live music, sweet treats and wines at four Fair Play wineries.
At Golden Leaves, take a walk in the vineyard, relax on the deck or in our spacious vintage dining room and bar with background blues & jazz. Taste two home made chocolates paired with wines. Optional $15 wine tasting flight (free with bottle purchase) and 15% discount on all purchases.

Members will also participate in our 2024 Merlot Rosé oak blending and Winter Quarterly Release party. Members, please RSVP using form at the top of the page or call 530-620-1888 to help us plan.

Member Quarterly Release Party
Saturday 2/15 12pm – 5pm

Barrel Merlot Rosé oak blending
Winter releases paired
with chocolates:
2017 Heritage Blend Zinfandel,
2017 Reserve Petite Sirah,
2023 Angelica
Substitutions always encouraged. RSVP.

Vanda Lamar Watercolor Class
Saturday February 8th, 1-3:30pm

January 2025

Happy New Year! Time to plan a retreat in 2025. A private guest house for two with lovely patio and view of our vineyard has opened right across the street. Bare trees & vines make winter a particularly great time of year to catch sight of deer, turkeys, quail, bluebirds and the occasional fox or bob cat.

Sip, Paint & Art Sunday January 19th

**Join Us for “Sip Paint & Art – SkyScapes”!** 🎨✨
🌟 **Date:** January 19th
🌟 **Time:** 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Get ready to explore the art of **wet-on-wet watercolor techniques** and **layering** as we create stunning skyscapes inspired by nature. Clouds and Such.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, this event is for you!
You may not leave with a finished masterpiece, You will leave with a new understanding of these wet on wet and layering techniques.
💰 **Cost:** $40 per person
🖌️ **All supplies included.**
Contact Josy at Golden Leaves Wines with questions about food choices that will be available. (530) 620-1888
Great Wines available for purchase.
Don’t miss out on this creative journey! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today. 🎉
!!RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!! Email Don Juvet at Juvetdon@gmail.com

December 2024

Tuesday December 24th – Tuesday December 31st, 12pm – 7pm
Bring family and Friends for a memorable holiday Dinner

Saturday December 14th, 11am – 4pm
Six winery Open House with music and local artists

Visit the wineries of Open on Omo for Free Holiday Wine Drinks, Free Holiday Treats, Live Music, Local Artists & Vendors. $15 wine tasting fees waived with wine purchases.

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY SEASON WITH “OPEN ON OMO” WINERIES. Shop local arts & craft vendors while enjoying complimentary holiday wine drinks & treats. Every winery will waive its $15 wine tasting fee with a wine purchase. Full and half case specials.
Make sure to sign up for free tickets at https://www.cellarpass.com/…/holiday-cheer-on-omo-open…
🍷 MIRADOR: Enjoy a free Holiday Wine Paloma cocktail while learning the importance of the terroir, the history of the vines and the techniques used during the wine making process.
Charcuterie grazing board available with regular wine tasting menu. Handcrafed wood gifts by Oak & Iron Rustic Designs.
🍫 LOST ARROW will be pouring @ Mirador – a rare chance to taste their wines
🍖 MELLOWOOD: Home to the only Kenyan winery owners in the Sierra Foothills. Live music by Tom Power, market vendors including Alpacas of Eldorado and Perry Creek Walnuts, hot mulled wine with candied nuts and other holiday treats.
Indoor seating in our charming country tasting room and outdoor seating on the patio or in the picnic grove under the oaks overlooking the Syrah vineyard.
🍇 GOLDEN LEAVES: Relax on the deck or in our spacious tasting room with background blues & jazz. We are offering our award winning Angelica dessert wine served warm with holiday treats. Browse local hand made arts & crafts. Take a walk in the vineyard and chat with the owner/winemaker.
🎈CHANEY FAMILY WINERY: Enjoy a delightful mix of holiday music, red wine hot toddies and holiday sweet treat platter. Weather permitting, enjoy a friendly game of Bocce ball or challenge your friends to a round of Jenga in the picturesque vineyard setting.

November 2024

Bring family & friends to Golden Leaves for a Thanksgiving feast without all the work! Already have plans, come Friday or Saturday for the works; or, just a soup and turkey with stuffing & vegetables lunch.

Start with a sundried tomato tart, soup and salad. Continue with roast turkey, roast vegetables & a selection of stuffings – traditional, wild rice, and/or Scottish oat-apple-sausage – baked in pumpkins. Finish with a pumpkin pie, chocolate cake or Basque cheese cake dessert.

Made from scratch in our kitchen.
Vegan & gluten free available on request.
$55 per person. Reservations required.

September 2024

FREE EVENT BY “OPEN ON OMO” wineries. We invite you to celebrate Autumn on September 21st, 12PM to 5PM. Music, complimentary wine tastings, food pairings and 15% discount on wine purchases.

Open On Omo Wineries:

Golden Leaves Vineyard & Winery: Appetizer and dessert pairings, vineyard walk, grape tasting, chat with the winemaker, indoor music.

Mellowood Vineyard: Kenyan BBQ and salad; flight of red blends, Zin & Syrah; live music with Tom Power; meet the owner/winemaker.

Mirador Winery: Mexican Street Tacos; learn about winemaking, terroir, wine history and more from the winemakers.

Guest winery:

Chaney Family Winery: Caprese cups and fresh foccacia, bocce ball and Jenga, picturesque vineyard setting. Fair Play’s newest winery.

Get the details and free tickets at https://www.cellarpass.com/events/autumn-on-omo-11252

 **Dive into “Abstracted Watercolors” at Golden Leaves Winery! **

Join us on **September 28th from 1 PM to 3 PM** at **Golden Leaves Winery in Omo Ranch** for a brand new watercolor experience! 

We’ll explore the art of **loosening your creativity** with the Wet on Wet technique, letting colors blend and flow naturally on the paper. With no predesigned sketches, every piece will be as unique as you are! 

Cost for this special test run is just $30.** Reservations are required to ensure we have the right materials ready for you.

To reserve your spot, contact your instructor Don Juvet
 juvetdon@gmail.com
 Call/Text (530) 409-5639

Wine and food will be available for purchase, Contact Josey and Alex for details at (530) 622-1888

**Reserve your spot today!** Let’s paint with abandon and let the colors speak at Golden Leaves Winery. 

***artwork shown is only an example of the style we will be painting. Your results will vary  All materials provided

August 2024

Go to fairplayzinfest.com to see the epic lineup of food, wine and live music offered at all five wineries. At Golden Leaves Winery, see how well Zinfandel pairs with a little exotic spicing.  We are serving a variety of meats & vegetables simmered in a delicious broth served over fluffy couscous or gluten free quinoa.  Finish with good ol’ American chocolate brownies and our wine-marinated strawberry short cake.  Dairy free, vegetarian & vegan options will be available.

GREAT LIVE MUSIC AT GOLDEN LEAVES:
Saturday 8/31 12-3pm Cynthia Renee, Rising Country Star, whose originals include “Working on a Hangover” #1 on the New Music Weekly Indie Country Charts. See her at cynthiareneeandco.com
Sunday 9/1 12-3pm Ed Wilson, Guitarist/Vocalist Rockin’ Northern California and beyond! With a background in Classic Rock, New and Old School Country plus Originals, Ed will play all-original songs and instrumentals for Zin Fest at Golden Leaves. See him on Facebook and Instagram at EdWilsonMusic

July 2024

 Join us for a magical afternoon at Golden Leaves Winery! 

Don’t miss our upcoming Sip Paint & Art class on Sunday, July 21st, from 1pm to 3:30pm. This class is inspired by the enchanting world of old growth forests, where woodland fairies have built their houses in ancient stumps. You’ll have several beautiful sketches to choose from, allowing you to bring your unique vision to life in watercolor. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this class offers a wonderful opportunity to explore your creativity in a relaxed and supportive environment. All materials will be provided, so all you need to bring is your imagination!

 To enhance your creative journey, we will have exquisite wines available for purchase by the taste, glass or bottle. Savor our selections as you paint, adding a delightful touch to your artistic experience.

 Date: Sunday, July 21st
 Time: 1pm – 3:30pm
 Cost: $40
 Location: Golden Leaves Winery

Spaces are limited, and reservations are required to ensure we have enough materials and space for everyone. To secure your spot, please contact your Creative Guide, Don Juvet, at juvetdon@gmail.com or call/text 530-409-5639.

See you there! 

Art & Wine on Omo
June 29 & 30 ~ 12pm to 5pm.

Stroll the grounds of the beautiful Omo Ranch Rd winereies while sipping world class wines and viewing the creations of northern California artists. Paintings, pottery and more. Live music, specialty wine drinks, wine tasting, wine specials, 15% discount on wine purchases. Perchase a special piece of art for your home. VISIT Mirador Winery, Mellowood Vineyard, Golden Leaves Vineyard & Winery Free tickets: cellarpass.com

June 2024

May 2024

April 2024

Please submit a reservation form if you are interested in attending a future cooking or art class. Include the best dates & times for you.

April 7th 1-4 PM Join us for a delightful Sip, Paint & Art class with Don Juvet.
 Reservations required. Prepayment preferred via Venmo (@Don-Juvet). Cash on the day of the class is OK.
 Let’s get creative and enjoy a relaxing afternoon painting beautiful scenes like this watercolor version of an old-fashioned window with flowers to brighten up your day! 
Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to unwind, sip on fine wine, and unleash your inner artist!  Reserve your spot today!
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
For inquiries, contact your instructor, Don Juvet:
 Email: juvetdon@gmail.com
 Call or Text: 530-409-5639

April 20-21 11 am – 5 pm 33rd El Dorado Wines Passport Weekend!
This has become widely known as a weekend dedicated to exploration, hands-on-education, and tasting of amazing local wines at over 20 wineries. Find out about the participating wineries at https://eldoradowines.org/passport/ and get your tickets at cellarpass Use code GOLDEN5 for $5 off each ticket, and make sure to visit Golden Leaves Winery during the event.

March 2024

St Paddy Time! Irish music & corned beef brunch Sat-Sun Mar 16-17 11am-5pm
Sip Paint and Art Watercolor class Saturday Mar 23 1-3:30pm: $40 per person. Reservations and prepayment are required. Refunds up to 3 days before the event. Email Don at juvetdon@gmail.com for reservations and payment options.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt Sat-Sun Mar 30-31 11am-5pm: Egg hunt free with prizes for adults & children (limit one prize per person). Select from delicious brunch options, including our house made coffee cake with a cinamon or almond paste filling, vegan or shrimp mixed green salad, smoked salmon on toast, or hearty corned beef hash and eggs. See menu

Vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free… options available on request with reservation.
Reservations required for class and recommended for all events.

February 2024

January 2024

Basque Cheese Cake class ALMOST FULL (MAX 10)
Saturday january 27tH, 11aM-2:30PM

December 2023

saturday december 16th 11am-4pm
Six Winery Open Houses on Omo Ranch Rd
Come Shop local artisan vendors
AND Members’ quarterly release party 11am-6pm

November 2023

October 2023

September 2023

August 2023

AUGUST hours: Friday – Monday 11am-6pm. Tues-Weds-Thurs BY RESERVATION

July 2023

June 2023

May 2023

April 2023

March 2023

Please call (530) 620-1888 or use our contact page to make reservations. Walk-ins welcome, but seating & supplies not guaranteed.

February 2023

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