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2008 Syrah Port (California Red Dessert Wine) - 500 ml
This is a subtle port wine made from Syrah grapes. Aged 18 months on French oak. While subtle, it is hearty. The alcohol is subdued at 16.5% and the wine exhibits fruit and spice components with vanilla on the finish. This lighter style port can be enjoyed anytime of the year.

2008 Z (Z squared)
The 2008 Zinfandel (Z squared), was aged 13 months on French oak. A light style Zinfandel, which exhibits bright cherry tone, hints of raspberry and toasted oak flavors, with a pop of pepper on the finish. There were only 153 cases of this wine produced. We have paired this wine with pan sautéed chicken with a mushroom and pecan sauce. A twist from the traditional Chicken Marsala.

2008 Cabernet Franc
The 2008 Cabernet Franc is barrel aged 13 months on French oak and bottle aged 7 months. This wine has cherry flavors, briar fruit, violets, black currants, with a light herbaceous finish and soft tannins. There were only 101 cases produced. This wine is paired with a ”nibbly night” recipe. Years ago, we struggled with what to make for dinner, as this is a task that can easily become boring and repetitious. So we tossed together a crusty loaf of bread, some of our favorite cheeses, nuts, fruit, and some dried meats (salami or proscuitto) and nibbly night was born.

Awards
  Gold Medal, El Dorado County Fair
  Gold Medal, California State Fair
  Best of Class for Sierra Foothills Appellation

2008 Marsanne
The 2008 Marsanne is a bright, clean, crisp white wine which shows lots of fruit components. It is complex as it has 17% Viognier blended into the wine. This wine pairs well spicy foods, such as Thai, Indian, or Chinese foods or grilled seafood on the barbeque. 146 cases produced.

2007 Shiraz
The 2007 Shiraz has big, bright fruit. Bing cherry and plum dominates this wine. The color is deep and rich, reminiscent to an Australian Shiraz, hence the name. Aged 18 months on a combination of French and American heavy toasted oak barrels. Only 122 cases produced. Pairs well with red meat, salmon and pastas.

2007 Zinfandel
The 2007 Zinfandel exhibits spice on the nose, fruit tones of blackberry and bright cherry and plum, with a dash of cinnamon and white pepper. Aged 18 months on French Oak. This is truly a classic Sierra Foothill Zinfandel…only 279 cases produced. This will be our next big award winner in the wine competitions.

2007 Capella - White Table Wine
The 2007 capella is a Riesling with 1% residual sugar, and more like at German Spatlase in style. This wine, when chilled is crisp, and spicy with notes of apricots, pears and peaches with light acid for balance. The wine lingers on the back of the tongue. Pair with Thai, sushi or Chinese foods.

2007 Merlot
Only 160 cases were produced. This wine comes to us from the Quartz Hill Vineyard. A full bodies Merlot, aged 18 months on French oak. The flavors of spice and pepper are dominant, with hints of vanilla, coffee and berries. This wine pairs well with hearty dishes that have rich sauces to bring out the flavors of peppery herb, spice and dark chocolate on the finish. Enjoy now through 2013.

2007 Sangiovese
Only 160 cases produced. This unfiltered Sangiovese which is the basis for the Italian blend called Chianti, was produced in the old world style, with a long extraction to bring forth bright fruit, such as Rainier cherries and a chewy, smoky, spice on the finish. This wine was aged 18 months on French oak and pairs well with mild creamy cheeses, pasta cream sauces or grilled chicken. Enjoy now through 2014.

2006 Syrah
This is a classic French Rhone Syrah style wine, which shows fruit flavors of plum and cherry, very smooth with light tannins.  This claret style Syrah can be enjoyed now or laid down for 5 years.  Aged 14 months on French Oak.

Awards
  Gold Medal, California State Fair
  Best of Class for Sierra Foothills Appellation

2006 Zinfandel – Gold El Dorado
A bold Zinfandel in typical Sierra Foothills style. This wine exudes oak and vanilla. Ripe cherries and raspberry flavors are dominant. Aged 14 months predominately on American oak, this wine will become more tame with time. Enjoy now through 2010.

Awards
  Gold Medal, El Dorado County Fair
  Gold Medal, California State Fair