Rocks & Rhones Wine and Food Weekend is May 24-25.

Five Pleasant Valley wineries in El Dorado County will explain the area’s unique soils and winemaking techniques.

There will be food pairings, barrel tasting, wine specials and vineyard tours. Pleasant Valley is located just south of Placerville, halfway between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe.

Participating wineries are: Auriga, Holly’s Hill, Miraflores, Narrow Gate and Sierra Vista.

Tickets may be bought online for $35 through May 23; $40 at the door; $20 designated driver. Includes logo glass. The event is 11am-4pm each day.