There is a spirit here in the foothills, that echoes back to days long gone. The history and legacy of what occurred here in the 1840’s left an indelible mark on the land, like a hot stamp on a gold bar. The place names, the buildings, the roads all reflect the people who lived here before and who live here now. The spirit of the new pioneers is alive and well, especially in the vineyards and wineries that can be found all through the slopes and valleys of the Sierra Foothills.