What's in our name

September 24, 2019

More than half the acreage on our farm is planted in varietals originating in regions of Portugal. The highly desirable Souzao (suh-ZAH-oh) grape comes from the Minho region. Tinta Cão (TIN-tah ka-oo) is a premium red wine grape primarily used in production of port. It made its first appearance in the Douro region, along with the dry, full-bodied Tempranillo (tem-pra-NEE-yo).

One thing was for certain, we knew that ours would be a quality wine, a first-rate wine, good wine. And it was as though our name came whispering from the canes and across the fields.

Bom Vinho! Good wine!

Say what?

Bom (pronounced ‘boam’) Vinyo (VEEN-yo) is Portuguese for “good wine.”

Fair Play Harvest Wine Festival 2019

September 9, 2019

The wineries of Fair Play invite you to our first annual Harvest Wine Festival. Over 20 wineries will host harvest-themed events on November 2nd - 3rd. There will food, music, games and wine tasting for all ticket holders. Bring your family and friends to our beautiful wineries.

No longer the best the kept secret, Fair Play is now being recognized as the jewel of the Sierra Foothills. Fair Play is El Dorado County's premier wine growing AVA, producing extraordinary, high-quality grapes and producing award-winning, world-class wines. About an hour away from greater Sacramento, but a world apart. Get your tickets today and "Experience Fair Play" harvest fun!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fair-play-harvest-wine-festival-tickets-70086349157

Pairings with Chardonnay

August 2, 2019

This spring we couldn’t have been more pleased when our 2016/2017 Chardonnay blend was awarded a silver medal in the 2019 World Wide Championships. Tastings, an independent rating and review company for the beverage industry, gave our 2018 vintage an admirable rating of 86 points and noted it “highly impressive.”

Chardonnay happens to be one of the most diverse varietals of white wine for food pairings. With a wide variety of styles, this popular wine goes with all types of main dishes and appetizers. If you are interested in learning about food and wine pairings, this is a great wine to start with.

With a bit of guidance and some basic principles, discovering your favorite combinations can be enjoyable and a lot of fun. For instance, wine should have a comparable flavor intensity as the food. Red wines are often best paired with bold flavors such as beef, or even pork or chicken that is served with a strong flavored sauce. White wines pair best with meats that are lighter, such as fish or chicken. There are a many websites and good books on the subject, that will help you get started.

Start with your favorite wine, or choose your favorite recipe. Either way works fine.

Just for fun, here are some recipes that we like with Chardonnay. Enjoy!

Grilled Marinated Shrimp

Island Pork Tenderloin Salad

Opening Soon

July 27, 2019

It won’t be long now! The gang at Bom Vinho is looking forward to welcoming everyone to our tasting room in the very near future.

Bom Vinho Crew OUT!

March 16, 2019

Seasons

November 24, 2018

The vineyard is a beautiful site at any time of the year!

Sip Sip Hooray!

October 2, 2018

Our 2017 Verdelho received a GOLD medal at the 10th Annual Sommelier Challenge in San Diego, California. Sommelier Gold honors were awarded to wines that delivered additional complexity and character and rose above a straightforward recommendation. This is an international challenge to which wines from all over the world are submitted, and we are proud to come home with a Gold.

Sommelier Challenge brings together a dynamic group of wine professionals to evaluate wines and single out those that merit honor. Sommeliers have developed in the past decade or so to transform the way wine savvy restaurants throughout the world purchase and present wines to an ever more complex customer base.

Head over to our wine sales and grab our award-winning wine for yourself and enjoy. Cheers!