Wine
There’s gold in them thar hills
and it tastes good too.
There are a number of nice
little wineries in Sierra Foothills Gold Country around Murphys. Here are
a few that we hit on our recent road trip.
Malvadino
1999 Chardonnay
Sharp, flavorful, oaky
$16.95
1999 Sierra Foothills
Mission
Dry Sharp Cheddar
$9.95
1999 Nebbiolo
Dry, pepper, licorice
$16.95
1999 Torchio Sierra Foothill
Zinfandel, Cuvee
Berries, light and yet spicy.
$6.95
Lodi Zinfandel 1999
Almost sweet, licorice,
hint of spice
$13.95
1998 Calaveras Country
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tastes like brie. Hard to
explain
$14.95
Millaire
Chardonnay
Soft Oak, Light butter
$15.00
Sauvignon Blanc
Clean Crisp
$12.00
Gewurztraminer
Apricot, crisp
$12.00
Murphy’s Reserve White
Green
$8.50
Simply Red
Brambly, berry pepper
$7.00
Merlot
Light, smooth
$18.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, SFH
Anise
$18.00
Zinfandel, Clockspring
Very Light, dry, touch of
pepper
$16.00
Zinfandel, Ghiradelli
Chocolate, sweet, tang in
the aftertaste.
$18.00
Port, Clockspring
Slightly sweet like port,
but spicy like zin.
$20.00
Ironstone
Chardonnay 2000
Zesty apples, light butterfinger
$10.00
Viognier 2000
Mint of sweet, light zesty
$10.00
Merlot 1999
Rich, peppery, tuch of jam
Shiraz 2000
Smooth, touch of cream,
evergreen in a good way.
$10.00
Cabernet Franc 1999
Toast, warm, light
$10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon 1998
Smoke, brambles, berries,
soft licorice
$10.00
Zinfandel 2000
Soft, berries, mmm…
$10.00
Library Meritage 1994
Nicely compex, berries,
spice, tobacco
$25.00
Obsession Symphony 2000
Apricot, clean, almost sparkly
sweet
$8.00
Zucca Mountain
Cabernet 1999
Rich, full smooth, brambly
Syrah 1999
Round, spicy, hint of fruit
$21.00
Merlot 1998
Smoke, tobacco, rich
$20
Zinfandel 1999
Hind of fermentation, must,
smoke, subtle layers
$18.00
Syrah Tavel
Sweet, smooth, light
$13.00
Stevenot
Winery
Sauvignon Blanc 1999
Crisp, sharp, citrus
$9.00
Chardonnay 1999
Green apple, touch of warm
light
$12.00
Shaw Ranch Chardonnay
1998
Warm, butter, oak, apple
$18.00
Cabernet Franc 1999
Soft, lush, fig, little
jammy, brambly
$18.00
Tempranillo 1999
Round, soft, bramble, tart
$22.00
Merlot 1999
Pepper, spice, dry
$15.00
Cabernet Sauvignon 1999
Light tannins, dry, sharp,
like parmesian
$18.00
Old Vine Zinfandel 1999
Berries, back of the throat
spice
$15.00
Shaw Ranch Zinfandel 1998
Strong pepper, black spice,
raspberry
$22.00
Syrah 1999
Light, spice, licorice
$22.00 |