Bring Out the Barrel wine event tickets on sale

El Dorado Winery Association’s is having people hunt for their next favorite wine during the annual Bring Out the Barrel event Jan. 28-29.

Bring Out the Barrel is a self-guided tour of 27 wineries in El Dorado County. Wines can be tasted straight from the barrel before they are blended or bottled.

Each winery will be offering wine tastings, light hors d’oeuvres, and the opportunity to learn more about wine and wine making.

For the Good Wine Hunting-Treasure Hunt, a drawing will be conducted after the event, and five winners will be selected to receive Passport event tickets and other prizes.

To purchase tickets, go online. They are $35 for the weekend if bought before Jan. 1.