Smokey Ridge Ranch - Apple Hill #133

One of the few places you can pick fresh chestnuts!!
If you decide to search for chestnuts, make sure you wear appropriate footwear. The chestnuts shells are very prickly!

We mainly come for the chestnuts but they also have a wide selection of apples and wines for tasting.

Staff is always friendly and eager to help with anything you might need. We've been coming to this ranch for over 5 years now and they never disappoint!!

One of the kindest and most peaceful places. Kirk is so friendly and caring. Off season wine tasting. Only fresh apples unlike the big places during the fall. Delicious red wines. Love the late harvest red.

My mom and I went to a wreath-making event at Smokey Ridge Ranch. It was dark so we couldn’t really see beyond the barn that the event was in, but Sara, the owner, was so very pleasant and friendly. The wines were delicious. Bring your coat if you come in the winter!! Apparently this is the only place in the area that grows their own chestnuts, and you can come gather them yourself if you come on a Friday or Saturday morning in October. We missed the season this year but are going to make it a family event next year!

So fun! We did the wreath making, which came with wine and dinner, and it was FABULOUS. Thanks Sarah and Gina! 💕

An underrated spot on Apple Hill and one of our favorites! They offer a couple of diff things to do such as chestnut picking and U-pick flowers. Definitely worth the stop. And the plus is no waiting in ridiculous lines just to park like some other spots.

Very high quality wines. We always stop here when in Placerville. The owner, who does the taatings, is also the winemaker and is super friendly. Tastings are free and bottles are reasonably priced. They also have jam and apple tastings. Highly recommend making this a part of your tasting tour!

Tomato basil jam and caramel apple spread are amazing!! Great dried flowers and you can pick chestnuts! Very cute wobbly barn housing their store

Super nice staff, I never saw a Jonathan Apple before because i was from the east coast and when i mentioned this they immediately offered me one for free to try and see if i liked with 0 pressure or expectations to buy anything. Highly recommend.

I loved this place great people
A great drink recipe
Apple mustard
Olive oils
And more.
Reasonable prices.
Peace

A real home-down winery. A really fantastic Sangiovese vintage. The staff is friendly.

Great place worth stopping by and avoids the crowds. I really enjoyed chatting with the owner about his ranch.

Great wines & very friendly staff. Beautiful & historic location.

Very friendly, u-pick apples, estate wines and cider and u-pick chestnuts!

Good wine. A bit pricey, but the wine is good.