Watch for ballots appearing in August 2nd, 7th, 9th and 14th editions of the
Mountain
Consider these previous winners for your vote!
Best Pest Control
“We
Mike Kobus & Sta
Mike and Elaine Kobus have been serving the El Dorado County community for over 28 years, and are proud supporters of these local charities:
■ Alzheimer’s Association — N. California, and N. Nevada Chapter
■ Arts & Culture El Dorado
■ Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Sierra
■ Boys & Girls Club of El Dorado County Western Slope
■ Daughters of the American Revolution – El Dorado County
■ El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce (Past President)
■ El Dorado County Habitat for Humanity
■ El Dorado Women’s Center
■ Food Bank of El Dorado County
■ Hangtown Little League
■ H.E.L.P. – Housing Emergency Lodging Program
■ MORE – Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises, Inc.
■ New Beginnings Thrift
■ Placerville Downtown Association
■ Shingle Springs/Cameron Park Chamber of Commerce
■ The Upper Room Dining Hall, Inc.
Best of the Best
Voted the #1 Best Wine Tasting by the readers of Mountain Democrat for 2023!
Voted the #1 Best Winery by the readers of Style-El Dorado County Foothills for 2023! And voted One of the Region's Top Three Best Wineries 8 years in a row! We are passionate in our pursuit to handcraft wines of distinction which reflect both the terroir and the creative vision of Miraflores. The vineyards are the soul of the winery. Each vineyard is cultivated to infuse its natural characteristics into every bottle of wine we make. Miraflores Winery is known for its outstanding events and hospitality, along with a consistent record of highly rated wines vintage after vintage. The winery's 254 acre estate offers visitors expansive views and a stunning tasting room that is flanked by a beautiful stone terrace. We are open every day from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. except major holidays.
Go to mirafloreswinery.com/events-and-pourings to see our upcoming events like:
• August 10th & 11th: “Hot August Nights” with Chef William “Bud” Walters Pairings Lunches
• August 24th & 25th: “That’s Amore” with Chef Simona Salvatori Pairings Lunches
• September 7th & 8th: “Thai Paradise” with Chef Carl Williams Pairings Lunches
• September 21st & 22nd: “Burmese & Asian Delight” with Chef Liz Freeland Pairings Lunches
• October 5th: “Spanish Harvest” Futures Release Party, with Off the Vine Catering’s Famous Paella!
• October 26th: “Nevada Day” Our Nevada Neighbors will receive great wine deals all weekend!
• November 20th-27th: National Zinfandel Day: Incredible Deals on Zinfandel all week!
• December 7th: Holiday Art Market: Sip wine while shopping local maker’s goods
MountainDemocrat
“Better
and pet parents” Our veterinarians are; Drs. Johnson, MacQueen, Hodge, Ladner, and Wade Our wonderful staff members include: Amy, RVT; Emily, CVA; Tylene, CVA; Doreen, Helen, Asst.; Kelly, Asst.; Jessica V., RVT; Devon, RVT; Evelynn, CSR; Nicole, RVT; Jamie, RVT; Sierra, CVA.; Austin, Asst.; and Shelby, CSR.
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