El Dorado County Wine

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The spectacular Sierra Nevada range offers a fitting backdrop to the vineyards of El Dorado County; some of the loftiest in California (ranging from 1,200 to 3,600 feet). In this outdoor playground, a vibrant wine industry plays host to both read more...cutting edge and traditional wineries alike.

The history of grape growing in the region dates to the 1850s when vineyards were planted in the area to quench the thirst of miners and speculators in search of gold. By 1870, El Dorado only trailed Los Angeles and Sonoma Counties in wine production. While the search for precious stone spurred the industry in its early years, the true ‘gold’ of the region is the county’s old vine Zinfandel vines which continue to produce some of California’s most expressive wines. However, despite its world wide reputation for great Zin, El Dorado County (and its three approved AVAs – El Dorado , Fairplay and the Sierra Foothills) are also home to a number of wineries experimenting with an eclectic mélange of varietals. The range of elevations found in the county provides local wineries a range of climatic conditions to choose from. From Link Text HereAlvarehao to Viognier , a wine to suit any taste is made in El Dorado County.    (hide)

apulliam wrote in the forum topic: Finger Lakes wine trip- Seneca Lake

November 2009

apulliam

Hello all, I am a Snooth newbie (as of yesterday) and I am so excited to be ... I traveled to Sonoma and El Dorado County California and had a magnificent time. I am very much looking forward to visiting this east coast...

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cruane reviewed Montevina Terra d'Oro Zinfandel 2003:

November 2009

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Montevina Terra d'Oro Zinfandel 2003

Starting at $13^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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jjknight38 reviewed Todd Taylor Wines Sangiovese Bell Road California Sendandoah Valley Rouge 2006:

November 2009

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An absolute knockout wine that shows distinct Foothill notes of blueberry, spice, and dark cherry. A dark and mysteriously balanced wine that actually gave hints of a heavy-handed pinot noir. A great wine for a blind...

Todd Taylor Wines Sangiovese Bell Road California Sendandoah Valley Rouge 2006

Starting at $25^.00 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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VegasOenophile reviewed Renwood Zinfandel Jack Rabbit 2005:

November 2009

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- Tasted at Lee's Wine Experience 11/7/09

Renwood Zinfandel Jack Rabbit 2005

Starting at $33^.99 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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VegasOenophile reviewed Renwood Amador Ice Zinfandel 2007:

November 2009

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- Tasted at Lee's Wine Experience 11/7/09

Renwood Amador Ice Zinfandel 2007

Starting at $30^.98 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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Seacoast Terroir reviewed Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel:

October 2009

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Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel

Starting at $10^.19 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Seacoast Terroir reviewed Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel:

October 2009

Seacoast Terroir

Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel

Starting at $10^.19 Snoothrank: 4/5

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Seacoast Terroir reviewed Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel:

October 2009

Seacoast Terroir

Bogle Old Vine Zinfandel

Starting at $10^.19 Snoothrank: 4/5

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mcw123 reviewed Chateau Leidigh Over The Hump:

October 2009

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Chateau Leidigh Over The Hump

Starting at $15^.00 Snoothrank: 4/5

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bananafish reviewed Merlot Stevenot Winery 2005:

October 2009

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Merlot Stevenot Winery 2005

Starting at $16^.95 Snoothrank: 3.5/5

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