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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

 
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