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.
Aromatic and elegant whites, rich yet lifted by fine freshness, with hawthorn, honeysuckle, apricot, pear, honey, green tea, mineral and herbal notes. Fine ageing potential. Key variety in the great whites of the northern Rhône (Hermitage, Crozes-Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Saint-Péray) blended with marsanne, and one of the 13 permitted grapes at Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Native Rhône variety.
wines from the region of Sierra Foothills go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or poultry such as recipes of oxtail confit in red wine, greek-style shepherd's pie or couscous without couscous maker.
