Quail Run Vineyards is situated in the heart of El Dorado County in the Sierra Nevada Foothills and is part of the Fair Play AVA.  The Fair Play AVA is one of the fastest growing wine regions in Northern California.  The altitude, climate and unique granite soil conditions that make this area perfect for growing Mediterranean and Southern European grape varieties such as Rhone and Bordeaux.  

Quality farming starts with quality soil.  Protecting the unique soil characteristics of our land through a series of sustainable activities provides for a well-balanced soil in which to grow excellent quality French varieties grapes for high quality wines.

Lucky enough to have great soil, we are doubly blessed with a climate well suited to high quality grape development.   Our elevation of 2200 feet allows for hot summer days which generally lead to cooler evening temperatures with gentle breezes to encouraging the best characteristics of the grapes to express themselves.