About
Château Davell is a family-owned winery in the El Dorado AVA, producing handcrafted small-batch wines using organic and sustainable farming methods from their estate vineyard at 3000' elevation. Winemaker Eric Hays emphasizes minimal intervention, leaving wines unfiltered and unfined to highlight the fruit's natural beauty, blending old-world techniques with new-world style. They offer signature red blends, Zander Zinfandel, and Davell Cabernet Franc, alongside a gastropub with locally sourced cuisine and seasonal ciders.
Unfiltered and unfined wines
Organic and sustainable vineyard practices
Small-batch handcrafted wines
Signature Zander Zinfandel and Davell Cabernet Franc
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What They Make
Zander Zinfandel
Signature varietal, unfiltered and unfined
Davell Cabernet Franc
Signature varietal, well balanced, smooth, rich and velvety
Red Blends
Signature blends, unfiltered and unfined
Augustus Super Tuscan
2021 vintage mentioned in pairings
Premier Cru
2022 vintage mentioned in pairings
Tocai Friulano
2022 vintage mentioned in pairings
St Maribelle Zinfandel Port
5 year barrel aged
Seasonal Hard Apple Cider
On tap at tasting room only
Avery Sparkling Rosé
On tap at tasting room only
Cuvee Blanc
On tap at tasting room only
Awards
Gold Medal, El Dorado County Fair 2021
2021
Silver Medal, California State Fair 2020
2020
Upcoming Events
Live Music and Wood Fired Pizzas
Summer from June through October
Live music and wood fired pizzas
Winemaker Dinners
Periodic
Multiple courses paired with wines in cellar or on lawn; often sell out