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Alpine wines from the Sierra Highlands of  El Dorado 

Our Story

The El Dorado 8 is a non-profit organization comprised of 8 wineries, El Dorado 8 is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of mountain winemaking. Our mission is to showcase the rich history and exceptional quality of wines from the El Dorado AVA in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

A view over the mountain vineyards of El Dorado

High Elevation

At between 1,200ft-3,500ft, elevation is one of the defining features of the region. We are Northern California's highest elevation wine growing region. 

Rocky Soil

The bulk of the vineyards in El Dorado are planted in young volcanic, granitic, and slate soils, some of the most prized soils for premium grape growing.

Steep Slopes

El Dorado is is a rich patchwork of microclimates  that can support a tremendous diversity of grapes, all capable of premium expressions. 

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