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Narrow Gate Vineyards produces wines through faith, passion, attention to detail and a tremendous amount of joy. Our wines are genuinely hand made with very little intervention by technology. Our estate vineyards are guided by our Creator with practical and sustainable farming methods that employ common sense that nurtures our soils and vines. We invite you to our barrel room to taste our wines that accentuate the bold and smooth flavors of Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah blends, Rhone blends of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, Viognier & Roussanne, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, and a crisp, bright Chardonnay. We make additional small lot blends from our estate vineyards exclusively for our "Club Splash" members. We look forward to meeting all who walk through our doors, our Narrow Gate - Matthew 7:13-14.
Experience the wonderment of the land and enjoy a "splash" among the barrels and majestic pines. | Placerville, CA
Phone: 530-644-6201
Website: http://www.narrowgatevineyards.com
Appellation: El Dorado
Tasting Room: Tasting room is open
Fri & Sat 10am to 5pm, Sun 12-5
Map to Narrow Gate Vineyards
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Chardonnay
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2006 Chardonnay
El Dorado
Aromas of apple, peaches & apricots with upfront tropical flavors of papaya & mango and a hint of caramel. The mid-palate delivers a smooth texture along with a creaminess from ba ... morerrel aging on the lees. The finish is bright, with honey and key lime notes that carry through to the refreshing, lingering finish. 100% barrel fermented, no malolactic fermentation, aged sur lie. Drinking now to 2010.
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Viognier
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2006 Viognier Roussanne
El Dorado
Classic aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossom, and a touch of lemon. The mid-palate layers in
subtle hints of honey, apricot, & mineral notes. Enjoy the crisp, bright, ... moremandarin orange finish. Great
with salads, Asian dishes, curry, shell fish, grilled halibut, roasted chicken, vegetarian pastas, rich
cream sauces, cheeses. Barrel fermented sur lie & aged 6 mo. in French oak. Drinking now – 2008.
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Other White
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2006 Melange de Sol Blanc
El Dorado
Intoxicating aromas of tropical papaya, honeysuckle and ripe fig surround your senses until you give up! The entry into your mouth fills the palate with smooth, lush flavors of cr ... moreeamy lemon meringue and honeyed butterscotch. The finish is long, balanced and refreshing with high notes of minerals and citrus. Aged 18 months in French oak, partial ML, aged 100% sur lie. Fabulous by itself or pair with salads, shrimp pasta, spring vegetable risotto, Asian dishes & grilled fish with mango salsa.
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Zinfandel
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2006 Estate Zinfandel
El Dorado
Ruby red in color, this 100% Estate grown Zinfandel draws you in with aromas of spice, smoke & vanilla. It has a deep concentrated core of ripe raspberry and cocoa on the mid-pala ... morete ending with a ripe black-cherry finish that is texurous & long, with bright, smooth tannins. Serve with rack of lamb, spicy vegetarian dishes, red sauces, hearty stews & barbeque. Aged in 100% American oak for 12 months, 30% new. Drinking now through 2014.
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Mourvedre
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2006 Mourvedre
El Dorado
Mourvedre (known as "Mataro" in Portugal & the New World, & "Monastrell" in Spain) drives the blend comprising 80% of the total, while the balance is Estate Petite Sirah and Estate ... more Zinfandel. Perfumed aromas of crushed blackberries with a hint of toasty oak and clove. In the mouth the wine shows off full round flavors of deep, black cherry, spice and a hint of mocha. It finishes bright and lush with a touch of minerality. Pair this with roasted or grilled Spring lamb, rosemary beef kabobs, roasted herb chicken, spicy paella & earthy wild mushroom rosotto.
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Cuvee
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2006 Petite Cuvee
El Dorado
This is our proprietary red blend of 45% Petite Sirah, 40% Mourvedre, 10% Zinfandel and a splash, 5%, Estate Viognier. Spicy cinnamon and a flash of toasty French oak draws you in ... more for a second, deeper whiff. The spiciness continues on the palate with layers of red cherry, pomegranate, and white pepper. The finish is long and bright. Great with....everything! Drink now or wait for deeper complexity to 2012.
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Syrah
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2006 Syrah
El Dorado
Opaque, dark purple, with perfumed aromas of spice, sage & toasty oak make this Syrah a "beauty". In the mouth, flavors of blueberries and raspberries meld together seamlessly. C ... moreomplex, yet very smooth, the concentrated blended flavors of spice & licorice on the long lasting finish whisper, "Check me out in a couple of years"! Aged 12 months in 20% new French oak. Only 218 cases made. Drink now to 2014.
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Petite Sirah
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2005 Petite Sirah Syrah
El Dorado
Dark purple with aromas of spice, black pepper & violets. Integrated layers of American oak and vanilla open up to deep, rich, blueberry flavors on the mid-palate. The balanced f ... moreinish of spicy pepper and firm, yet round, tannins give a glimpse into the longevity of this wine. You'll want to drink some now and lay some down - this wine will age beautifully! Made from 50% Estate grown Petite Sirah and 50% Estate Syrah. Aged 12 months in 50% American oak & 50% French oak. Drink now to 2014.
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Syrah
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2005 Cab Syrah
El Dorado
Seriously dark garnet in color with opulent aromas of dark cherries and a well integrated overlay of French oak. This is a 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Syrah blend from our estate ... more grown fruit. Black cherry and ripe raspberry flavors explode into a deep, rich, concentrated, lingering finish. Made from 100% Narrow Gate Vineyards' Estate Grown fruit in a very opulent year. This wine will age beautifully, becoming like "liquid velvet" as it matures, and will reward those who age it at least 3 years more. 100% French oak, 20% new. Drink now to 2015.
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Other Red
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2005 Dunamis
El Dorado
Elegant and refined aromas of clove, smoke, toasty oak & leather that carry over to the palate with an overlay of blackberry and plum fruit. big structure front to back with firm ... moretannins an dgood length. It finishes with a dollop of strawberry. This is our flagship wine made from 100% Estate grown grapes ina a classic Chateauneuf du Pape style blend - 65% Grenache, 31% Syrah & 4% mourvedre. Drink now to 2015.
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Port
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2006 Chocolate Splash
El Dorado
This is Frank’s “special blend” of Port (made from six classic port varietals)
infused with 60% dark, bittersweet chocolate and 40% milk chocolate natural
essen ... morece – what a combination! Yum! Ooh la la!
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Updated on April 29, 2008
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