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By Carrie Boyle<\/div>\n

Tucked inside El Dorado County, just to the south, on the border of Amador County, you\u2019ll find a sub-appellation called Fair Play. Fair Play boasts beautiful scenery and picturesque rolling hills with elevations ranging between 2,000 and 3,000 feet, making it the California AVA (American Viticultural Area), or wine growing region, with the second highest average elevation. This altitude sets this wine appellation apart and gives it the benefit of a noticeable diurnal shift, which is described as the difference between the average daily temperature and the average nighttime temperature. Otherwise stated, the growing days in Fair Play can be hot\u2014which allows grapes to ripen, and develop sugars and flavors\u2014but they are tempered by significantly cooler nights, which allow the grapes to rest, recover and retain acidity. The most esteemed wine regions around the world are blessed with the gift of a diurnal shift, which can occur at elevation, or by way of cooling coastal breezes. Fair Play, which was established as an AVA in 2001 but still flies under the radar for many wine lovers outside the area, counts itself as one of these top wine regions.<\/p>\n

This weekend, wine enthusiasts are invited to sample the quality and diversity of wines of this region as they celebrate the season with the Fair Play Harvest Festival. On Nov. 6 and 7, Fair Play wineries will offer ticket holders an opportunity to taste wine and enjoy food pairings, live music, games and more. Tickets are $40 per day and allow visitors to enjoy experiences at any and all of the 20 participating wineries.<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople who want an authentic wine and food experience surrounded by beautiful vineyards won\u2019t want to miss this fun weekend,\u201d says Daniela Devitt, owner of Sentivo Vineyards and president of the Fair Play Winery Association.<\/p>\n

Examples of specific winery offerings include:<\/p>\n