Apple Hill Wineries The Apple Hill wineries are scattered among apple orchards just off of highway 50 in the Sierra Foothills in El Dorado County in California. Most are in the town of Camino with a few in Placerville. The area is known for its rural ambiance and apple orchards offering pies and cider. The wineries are... Similar Editorial : Touring the California Wineries by George Smith. | Source : German Wine