Miraflores Winery

BAD BUSINESS PRACTICES– Our group paid for futures and received certificate for a full case and Miraflores refused to honor their own certificate. Also signed one of our group as a member and charged for club membership WITHOUT AUTHORIZATION and refused to credit. Had to go through credit card company to resolve. Too bad that’s about 12 – 15 wine buyers who won’t come again or refer.

The wine here was ok, not amazing for my tastes. I think their best wines were the sweet ones but I’m not a huge fan of sweet wines. The woman working was great though — very cool and friendly. We bought a bottle and sat outside in the sun to drink it and picnic, which was really nice, they have a nice patio area.

Great wines, excellent staff… The grounds, especially the main building, are very tasteful and beautiful… thanks for a great visit…

One of my favorite wineries in this area. Emphasis on reds, great staff and gorgeous grounds. What else can you ask for?

We are locals and members of their wine club. Their wines, especially the reds are exceptional. For dessert, try their Angelica paired with blue cheese. We have enjoyed several of their weekend «pairing» luncheons, a 3 – 4 course meal including wine on their spacious deck overlooking the vineyard. Each course is a gourmet and atractive presentation and paired with the appropriate wine. This gives you an opportunity to sample their wines and choose your personal favorites.

That is one of the most beautiful wineries I have ever been to (I love wineries and have been to bunch of wineries in Napa, Sonoma, NY and CT). It is well put together regarding colors and design. Very stylish and elegant. They have gorgeous outdoor sitting as well. People who work here made us feel very welcomed and special. Free tasting is a plus. Wine… You have to try it! The first thing I did when I came back from my vacation was ordering their desert wine (It was Black Muscat by the way, and I am so not a desert wine person). I wish I knew about this great wine region before. Very different from what we usually expect and got used to. I just wish I could let the whole country know how amazing this region is. Cheers!

Amazing place to visit. The winery is so pretty. We were able to taste many down to earth flights if what is a wonderful wine
The setting us that if any winery in Napa or Sonoma.
We were treated to a private barrel tasting that was out of this world.

Their Black Muscat is fantastic! This place is awesome!

This winery is so beautiful and friendly. The huge stone patio and fountain are breathtaking. There is a lovely covered area off to the side. It is perfect for picnics or receptions.
They have a full line of well crafted Zins and a wonderful Barbera. The Black Muscat is delectably sweet and velvety. The bottle is one you will want to display.
I was here for a special event and won 20% off for answering a trivia question. I put that discount to good use!

Yum! I can’t believe I haven’t tried this winery sooner. I loved almost all the wines, even the zins and I don’t typically care for zin. Their barbera was fantastic. Beautiful tasting room, gorgeous patio and very comfortable and friendly. I brought home 4 bottles and it was hard to narrow it down to only 4. Be sure to stop here first as their list is a bit long.

There are a lot of wineries to choose from in El Dorado county, but this should be one of the first that you try. The tasting room at Mira Flores is beautiful, and included high ceilings and a nice roomy tasting bar. The patio outside is stunning, and would be a nice place to enjoy a picnic lunch. Dick, our pourer, was friendly, accommodating, and we really enjoyed spending time with him. Five stars for ambiance and service.
So, what about the wine? We loved it. It was difficult for us to choose our favorites, but we mostly picked up Petite Sirahs. I really enjoyed the vertical tastings; we were able to taste three different vintages of Zins, Syrahs, and Petite Sirahs. I loved the 2005 Syrah as well.
Our friends joined the wine club, and we would have joined if they hadn’t. We are already planning our return trip in the fall, and Mira Flores will be one of the first places we stop.

This winery is a jewel in Fairplay… the wines are outstanding, and the facility and setting are beautiful! A must see (and taste) if you are in the area!

Miraflores is my new favorite winery. Not only do I like some of the wines, but the owner Victor Alvarez is a fantastic storyteller. In fact he kind of reminded me of my grandfather, except instead of having a thick French accent, he had a Spanish one.
Along with a number of other wines, Alvarez was pouring his 2006, 2007 and 2008 Zinfandels the weekend I visited. He says his 2006 Zinfandel probably has the best nose out of the ones he has and even though it’s older than the other two, it is only just becoming complex.
But the 2007 is not to be shunned. It is the highest rated Zinfandel in the area. And then there’s his 2008 Zinfandel. Mmmm. mmmmm…good. However, the 2007 was my favorite. But Zins were only the beginning. There were many more wines to taste afer this one.
I tasted his Barbera and it was excellent. The particular vintage is not on the list yet as he just put it in the bottle a few days ago, but let me tell you that this wine did smell fabulous. It had a delicate floral character to it. It was beautiful and had the makings of a good wine. I’m definitely going back to get it when he’s ready to sell that vintage.
A couple other vintages that are worth mentioning is the winery’s Mouvedre and their Cabernet Sauvignon. Both are sill in the barrel, but they will let you taste it (and buy it) as part of their futures.
While the Zinfandels, Barbera and the futures are all worth trying, it was Miraflores’ sweet wines that were most memorable. It may because Alvarez tries to stay true to the wine by using traditional grapes or it could because of the passion his winemaker has for sweet wines. In either case, the wines were impressive.
The first one we tried was their 2008 Botricelli which was a Sauterne model and an ⁸⁰⁄₂₀ Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Alvarez makes only 240 cases a year of this wine. But OMG… this wine was soooo good. I ended up taking a bottle home with me and wish I bought more. It’s like drinking a little piece of heaven.
The next wine was the Black Muscat, which smelled like violets. It was smooth, with a long incredible finish. This one was also fantastic. I loved the violet smell and it tasted really good. I almost bought this one too, but held back. Now I’m regretting the decision and may have to go back for it.

the folks pouring the wine are so knowledgeable, helpful, and generous. needless to say, the wines themselves are amazing. two of the greats are the 2007 petite syrah and the 2009 estate syrah. it’s a long and windy road to get there, but well worth it. suggest you go when it’s warmer outside and enjoy their patio area. enjoy!

i love this wine — the 07 Zin is to die for. And the setting is gorgeous. I am so happy i was able to find/​discover this incredible gem of a winery. Thank you so much to the owners and staff for putting together both an incredible wine experience with an amazing ambience. i will definitely be back and tell all my wine loving friends about this place.

What an insanely beautiful winery! I spent hours here today ;) There is so much to look at both inside and out.
The wines were good… there were so many to choose from!
Sat out on the patio and enjoyed the 2007 syrah. Took home a bottle of the pinot grigio. I also liked the muscat canelli
I would love to come back to try one of the meals they serve out on the patio. The food and wine pairing looked amazing!

The new cabernet is coming along beautifully, and the new release of barbera is just lovely. It’s all I can do to wait patiently for the cabernet, of course, and even when it does get released later this year, it will be wise to let it age longer. Cabernet Sauvignon just gets better and better with time.
Thanks, Victor, and all your wonderful staff for such a special place.

My husband and I visit Miraflores frequently. We love the wines, and did you see the new wine tasting room? The moment you step in you feel like you’re in a different country! The staff is great! Julie is always asking how everything is going and shows sincere warmth and aloha. Matricia is always busy creating new events and bringing new products for her guests, but never too busy to greet us. The wines are great and highly rated. Maybe if you’re lucky on your wine tasting adventure you’ll get to meet Victor, the owner and Marco, the winemaker… terrific combination! We will continually visit this beautiful place, please if you get a chance… try it! AAAA+++++++

Love the wine and the people are nice.

We first visited this winery a few years ago and have been back several times for tasting and for events in El Dorado County. Their wines cover a broad spectrum so you are very likely to find several that spark your palate. We attended the Bring Out the Barrel event in January and were very happy that Miraflores participated. We had a great time chatting with the owner as he served us their awesome Barbera out of the barrel. We love their Method Ancienne and their Herbert Vineyard Zin. They are currently building a new building on the property which will be their tasting room. Can’t wait to see it finished this summer!