Skinner Vineyards’ Green Valley Ranch in Rescue is part of a family story the winery traces back to James Skinner, who established one of California’s early wineries in 1861. The ranch sits in the El Dorado appellation at 1,214 feet on red-hued sandy-loam soils, and its flat, open terrain supports a vineyard mix centered on Rhône varieties, including Grenache, Mourvèdre, Syrah, Viognier, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc, Bourboulenc, and Picpoul Blanc.
The experience at Green Valley Ranch is built around tasting flights, picnicking, and time outdoors in a park-like vineyard setting shaded by mature trees. Rather than feeling like a quick bar tasting, it leans into a slower visit on the patio or lawn, giving guests room to settle in and work through Skinner’s El Dorado wines in a more relaxed format.
