Discover the top 100 best wines of Sierra Foothills of Sierra Foothills as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Sierra Foothills and the best vintages to taste in this region.
Historic stronghold of Californian Zinfandel (~40% of plantings) inherited from the Gold Rush (1856). Fleshy, sunny reds with signature notes of candied blackberry, raspberry, pepper, liquorice and sweet spices, round tannins and generous warmth. Over-100-year-old vines at Amador. Also dense, peppery Syrah, lively, fruity Barbera, deep Petite Sirah.
Vineyards between 300-1,070 m on granite and volcanic rock, large temperature swings. 2,300 ha, 7 counties.
Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.
wines from the region of Sierra Foothills go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of beef tongue with vegetables, milk-fed lamb sautéed with saffron and lemon or chicken massala.
