Wines from Shenandoah Valley (CA)
Noceto 2008 Linsteadt Barbera (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- $24
Noceto is a Sierra Foothills’ Sangiovese specialist but does a nice job with Barbera as well, this wine being well-integrated, not heavy-handed (13.8%) with a deft balance between acidity and fruit, mostly sweet cherry and blueberry. Very good.
— V.B.
(10/1/2011)
Noceto 2008 Misto Sangiovese (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- Cellar Selection
- Online Exclusive
- $28
A hugely oaky, tannic Chianti-styled wine, mostly Sangiovese, that can use some more time in bottle to soften, its tannins still grippy and chewy. But clearly this is a heady wine that’ll show plenty of personality and pairing possibilities with time.
— V.B.
(12/1/2011)
Terre Rouge 2009 Jay Wilderotter Vineyard Syrah (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- $35
A rich, earthy Syrah from a new Terre Rouge vineyard designate, this exhibits well-integrated dark red and blue fruit amidst tobacco and herb highlights.
— V.B.
(11/1/2012)
Sobon Estate 2001 Cougar Hill Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- $17
A plush textured wine, it shows intriguing hints of bacon, vanilla and caramel, in addition to the primary plum, black cherry, cola and herb notes. Tea and smoke bring up the rear.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)
C.G. di Arie 2009 Verdelho (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- $18
Crisp and lemony with a full, honeyed and rich finish, this Portuguese white made out of the Sierra Foothills screams for seafood. If you’ve never tasted a California Verdelho, this would be a good place to start.
— V.B.
(11/1/2011)
Amador Foothill Winery 2011 Estate Bottled Grenache (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- $20
The Amador Zin specialist is offering its first ever Grenache here, a tremendous debut, super light in color and texture, lightly rendered to show off its layers of delicate violet and raspberry amid a meatier backbone of lurking anise and herbs. With 9% Mourvedre and 5% Syrah, this is a light red worth seeking out.
— V.B.
(6/1/2013)
Amador Foothill Winery 1997 Ferrero Vineyard Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- Best Buy
- $12
A fine Zin from a fine winery. In addition to the berry notes, a smoked-meat/bacony streak adds interest. Easy-drinking and flavorful. Best Buy.
— S.H.
(5/1/2000)
Sobon Estate 1998 Cougar Hill Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- Editors' Choice
- $16
A very elegant wine, made Cabernet-style, it begins with pretty berry and spice aromas. Round, rich in fruit and dry. Sturdy but accessible tannins complete the picture. Editors’ Choice.
— S.H.
(8/1/2001)
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