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Dorado Canyon Vineyards

Owner
Ken & Lucy Buchert

7340 Little Spur Court
Somerset, CA 95684
United States

About the vineyard

In the Fairplay AVA , Dorado Canyon Vineyards ( established in 2000 and grounded in research , education , experience and passion ) is a biodiverse , sustainably farmed operation . Our goal is to grow the optimal quality fruit in order to enable winemakers to produce superior quality wine more easily . We offer fruit from Petite Sirah and Malbec clones ( all on 110R rootstock ) that thrive on our terroir . Grape flavor profiles range from cherry , black cherry , raspberry , strawberry , and various combinations , depending on the season and block location(s) . We offer quality , value and a superior farming experience where your success is paramount to us . Typical , documented ' hang times ' ( from veraison onset to harvest ) range from 60 - 80 days , which assists in maximizing fruit quality and complexity . Please contact us soon for information as we typically sell out early . ' Quality doesn't cost , it pays ' .

AVA
Fairplay
Acreage
5.50 acres
Altitude
2300 feet
Home Winemaker Friendly?
Yes
Varietal Tonnage Available Price per Ton Available? Year Planted Clones Rootstock
Malbec
5.00
Call
Yes
2002
Entav 495 , 595
110R
Petite Syrah
2.00
Call
No
2002
Kendall Jackson
110R