October 1 and 2, 2011 10 am to 4 pm – Participating Wineries, Amador County Wine lovers enamored of the rich, robust wines of Amador County in California’s picturesque Sierra Foothills can soon savor them to their heart’s content. On Saturday, October 1st and Sunday, October 2nd, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., ...
Grape(s): Dolcetto Winery: Domenico Region: California Year: 2006 Special Designation: Italian Varietal Price: 25-30 Review: Swirl a glass and take in the lovely layered nose of cherry and blackberry, along with floral highlights, nuances of nutty oak, and hints of dark chocolate. Flavors of sweet cherry, plum and blackberry emerge on the palate. Refined ...
Grape(s): Nebbiolo Winery: Domenico Region: Amador County Year: 2006 Special Designation: Italian Varietal Price: 25-30 Plum, blueberry, and cherry aromas blend nicely with hints of cola, anise, and a few floral notes. With a sip, the supple fruit reemerges alongside notes of violet and rose petals as well as a touch of vanilla. A ...
Grape(s): Barbera Winery: Domenico Region: Amador County Year: 2006 Special Designation: (none) Price: 25-30 Review: Red berries and a bit of vanilla are most prominent on the nose. Flavors of cherries, raspberries, and cranberries are highlighted on the palate, rounded out by notes of vanilla and woodsy suggestions. A lush, rich wine that’s fruit-driven ...
Grape(s): Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Winery: Domenico Region: Amador County Year: 2005 Special Designation: Super Tuscan Style Price: 25-30 Review: On the nose, bright cherry and raspberry are accented by hints of leather, honey, and herbs. A sip brings forth rich red berry flavors that blend with notes of honey and a bit of ...
Grape(s): Agianico Winery: Domenico Region: Amador County Year: 2005 Special Designation: (Italian Varietal) Price: 25-30 Review: A rich, dark nose of blackberries, cherries and sweet spices is accented by a slight floral hint. A sip reveals flavors of blackberry, black cherry, and raspberry, rounded out by notes of barrel spice and vanilla. A nice, ...
Also called Zingarello, this red grape is mainly grown in Apulia, southern Italy, where it makes a heavy, strong wine, often with a strong alcoholic potency. DNA testing has confirmed that Primitivo is, in fact, genetically related to California’s Zinfandel. Aromas of plum cherry, currants, caramel , and earth rise up from a glass. With ...
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