MonteVina Sierra Foothills Amador County Zinfandel 2005

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Purchase MonteVina Sierra Foothills Amador County Zinfandel 2005

"As Zinfandel should be, Montevina 2005 Sierra Foothills Zin is all about berry fruit and spice. Red currants and raspberries swirl with gentle hints of pepper and baking spices. Soft tannins fade away on a drizzle of raspberry sauce. Pair Montevina 2005 Sierra Foothill Zin with BBQ, pizza, or Tuesday night. Don’t be afraid to kick it up a notch and serve with spicier Southwestern, Latin, or Pacific Rim dishes.

Zinfandel, California’s heritage grape, has rooted in Amador County’s rolling hills since the days of California’s gold rush. At Montevina Zinfandelis what we do best. We make eight different Zinfandels from Amador County Vineyards. Within our Zinfandel portfolio 2005 Montevina Sierra Foothill Zinfandelcan best be described as workingman’s Zin for everyday. While softer in tannin and lighter in body, our shallow topsoil, granite hardpan, hot summer days and cool nights, brand this Zin with trademark Amador fruit and spice." - Winery Website

Cheese Pairings: Monte Enebro, Cheddar, Pecorino

Food Pairings: Barbecued Meats, Fajitas, Eggplant Dishes

Purchase MonteVina Sierra Foothills Amador County Zinfandel 2005

Vintage: 2005

Region: Amador County, California

Lifespan: Drink through 2012

Grape: Zinfandel

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