Fair Play AVA
Fair Play AVA encompasses rolling ridges and hills between 2,000 and 3,000 feet in El Dorado County. high sunlight, warm days, cold-air drainage, and cool nights, deep, well-drained granitic sandy loams, and varied exposures shape structured Zinfandel, Rhône varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, and fresh whites.
Overview
Fair Play AVA occupies rolling ridges and hills between 2,000 and 3,000 feet in El Dorado County. Elevation, slope, and inland exposure create meaningful local differences. High sunlight, warm days, cold-air drainage, and cool nights guide ripening, while deep, well-drained granitic sandy loams influence drainage and vigor. Its clearest identity is structured Zinfandel, Rhône varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, and fresh whites; vineyard and producer links provide deeper specificity.
Geography & Climate
The AVA encompasses rolling ridges and hills between 2,000 and 3,000 feet in El Dorado County, with slopes, elevations, and exposures creating important variation.
Soils
Deep, well-drained granitic sandy loams influence water retention, drainage, rooting depth, and vigor.
Wine Styles
The area is best represented by structured Zinfandel, Rhône varieties, Cabernet Sauvignon, and fresh whites.