Rhone varietals to highlight wine event

Five El Dorado County wineries are bringing out their best during Rocks & Rhones on Memorial Day weekend. The wine and food event celebrates Rhone varietals grown in the rocky soils of El Dorado’s Pleasant Valley.

There will food pairings, winemaker demonstrations and vineyard walks.

The wineries are located within a four-mile radius in Pleasant Valley: Auriga, Holly’s Hill, Miraflores, Narrow Gate and Sierra Vista.

Tickets are $35 advance, $40 at the door, and $20 for designated drivers. Price includes a commemorative glass. Tickets are available online.