TERRA DORADAVineyards
Vineyards & Wine
Terra Dorada Vineyards
216 acres of powerful land.
The Essence of Terra Dorada Vineyards: A Toast to Rocky, Volcanic, and Granite Soils
At Terra Dorada Vineyards, we are not just crafting wine; we are cultivating a deep connection to the land itself. Nestled in the heart of a region rich with geological history, our vineyards thrive on rocky, volcanic, and granite soils that give our wine its distinctive character and unparalleled depth.
The terroir of Terra Dorada is one of nature's masterpieces—where ancient volcanic activity has shaped the land into a patchwork of rugged terrain and nutrient-dense soils. These rocky and mineral-rich conditions create a perfect environment for our vines, challenging them to dig deep for nutrients, resulting in smaller, more concentrated wine with remarkable intensity, structure and savory flavors.
From the first sip, you'll experience the essence of Terra Dorada—wines that are as bold and enduring as the land that nurtures them. Whether it's the delicate minerality, the rich complexity, or the unforgettable finish, our wines are a true expression of the unique soils that define us. Cheers to nature, craftsmanship, and the wines of Terra Dorada Vineyards.
Terra Dorada wine comes only from our own vineyards that live naturally and organically among the Sierra Nevada foothills of California. (No synthetic foliars, weed killer or fertilizers)
Spanning across 216 acres. The Raymond Quadrangle is in the western margin of the central Sierra Nevada's about 60km south of Yosemite Valley and about 35 km north of Fresno, CA. Most of the quadrangle is hilly oak-and pine-covered land that lies between 500 and 2,000 feet elevation and the southwest part extends in the Great Valley of California. Even more significant; this land mass hosts the Fresno and Chowchilla Rivers. Rich with diverse minerals such as plutonic rocks, metamorphic schist, gneiss and quartzite, decomposed granite, clay, sedimentary deposits and volcanic soils; Terra Dorada is magically aligned to make powerful red wines for the most distinguished of palates.
Vineyard: Terra Dorada 1300
Wine: Cuvée Royale
Terra Dorada 1300 represents our big Bordeaux vineyards currently under development at 1300 feet elevation with a diverse range of rocky, clay and volcanic soils. "Cuvée" refers to a specific blend of wine, often of superior quality, and "Royale" signifies something fit for royalty. Terra Dorada Cuvée Royale is our proprietary blend of Petit Sirah, Tannat, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vineyard: Terra Dorada 1000
Wine: Cabernet Cinco
Terra Dorada1000 hosts our five flagship Cabernet Sauvignon clones. Sitting at 1000 feet elevation our Proprietor is two years into developing Cabernet Sauvignon clones 337,7,4,169 and 30. These vineyards crest up and down steep slopes in rocky decomposed granite soils. Cabernet Cinco represents our five premium Cabernet Sauvignon clones used for this supreme blend.
Vineyard: Terra Dorada 900
Wine: Vinos del Mundo
Terra Dorada 900 hosts decomposed granite soils where we are developing Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Argentina Malbec clone 9, Petit Verdot 2 from France, Tempranillo clone 2 from Spain and Merlot clone 181 France.. Vines del Mundo translates to "Wines of the World".
Vineyard: Terra Dorada 800
Wine: Kiss of the Sun
Terra Dorada 800 is comprised of Primitivo and Tempranillo. At a slighly lower elevation yet still high enough to benefit from acidity retention these two varietals are planted in decomposed granite, sand and volcanic terrains giving us a diverse culture of terrior that makes these wines so special.
