A century ago, El Dorado County ranked third in viticulture behind Sonoma and Napa counties, with over 1.5 million vines producing over 687 million gallons of wine annually. This early-day grape industry, however, suffered huge setbacks from various diseases and pests. Economic woes, combined with the pests, spelled the end of this early wine industry. Today, however, wine-making is enjoying a resurgence in the Sierra Nevada foothills. Dozens of El Dorado County wineries, most of them family-owned, produce award-winning vintages. These include a number in the Coloma-Lotus area.