Amador Foothill Katie's Cote 2012

Rhone Red Blends from Shenandoah Valley, Sierra Foothills, California

750ML / 14.4% ABV

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750ML / 14.4% ABV

Winemaker Notes

The vineyards produced an excellent crop in 2012. The lush black cherry fruit and exotic spiciness of the grapes are fully expressed in the wine. This fusion of fruit, oak and ripe tannins will continue to develop more complexity with further aging.

Pair with: duck confit, cassoulet, braised lamb shanks, hearty stews, and braised rabbit.

Blend: 66% Grenache and 35% Syrah.

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Amador Foothilll Winery

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Located in the picturesque foothills east of Sacramento with a spectacular view of the Sierras, Amador Foothill Winery produces classic vineyard-designated Zinfandel and is among the pioneers making Sangiovese in California. Owner-winemakers Katie Quinn and Ben Zeitman also produce barrel-fermented Fume Blanc and Semillon at this 8,000 case facility.

Shenandoah Valley Wine

Sierra Foothills, California

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Famous even as early as the 1800s for its hefty Zinfandels, the California Shenandoah Valley wine industry naturally halted with Prohibition. But the region gained momentum again in the 1970s with renewed enthusiasm for the potential of its old vines.

Rhône Blends

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With bold fruit flavors and accents of sweet spice, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre form the base of the classic Rhône Red Blend, while Carignan, Cinsault and Counoise often come in to play. Though they originated from France’s southern Rhône Valley, with some creative interpretation, Rhône blends have also become popular in other countries. Somm Secret—Putting their own local spin on the Rhône Red Blend, those from Priorat often include Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. In California, it is not uncommon to see Petite Sirah make an appearance.

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