The El Dorado AVA

The El Dorado AVA is defined by our proximity to the Sierra Nevada Mountains. All El Dorado vineyards are in a mountain setting at elevations above the valley and coastal fog belts. At elevations way above other California wine regions, we should, in fact, be considered an Alpine wine region. The mountainous topography imparts complexity and variety to our growing conditions that are not found in valley settings. A number of critical aspects– elevation, complex topography, rich geology, and lack of fog, make the El Dorado Appellation unique and impart a special character to our grapes –fresh and bright flavors from over seventy white and redvarietals.