Sipping Fine Wine

8.9

Sean Minor founded Sean Minor Wines and Four Bears Winery in 2005. A veteran of the wine industry Sean’s fine wine career began with Beaulieu Vineyard (BV) in Napa, then managing Oregon's King Estate Winery, and lastly President of Benton-Lane Winery, after which he returned to CA to manage Renwood Winery. Aromas of sweet red berry fruits and spice. On the palate cherry and strawberry flavors with sweet earthy notes and toasty oak. Fine savory tannins on a lingering finish. Good value. — 7 years ago

Zane Fralick

Production Terra D'Oro Winery

9.0

An excellent earthy Zin. Heavy bodied, fruit forward, smooth tannins, and lingering finish. Light tannic character. Plum, burnt cherry, licorice. — 8 years ago

with Lisa

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

The 2013 Riker Zinfandel starts with a nose of red raspberry and coffee cake followed by aromas of anise and fresh nutmeg. The Riker is chewy and intense with crisp, vibrant acidity. Finishes with notes of wild dried blueberry. — 8 years ago

Brian W. Anderson

8.9

Oak! Spice! Fruit is dark berries wrapped in a velvet mouth. — 8 years ago

with Joy

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

1998 Colheita Port

This uniquely Californian Port was made from the traditional Portuguese varietals grown here in the hillsides of Amador County. Although many producers in California produce Port inspired wines from the Zinfandel grape, we have chosen this traditional approach because of our grower’s conviction in the ability of the Portuguese varieties of Touriga, Alvaraho, Tinta Cao and Souzao to flourish in the Sierra Foothills. This Colheita Port has been barrel aged in oak for ten years. — 8 years ago

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

2014 Viognier

With bright fresh fruit backing it's intoxicating fragrance, this is truly a quintessential Viognier. With an elegantly expressive nose of apricot, pear, lemon peel, and honeysuckle flowers dominate while hints of green apple and honeydew waft in an out. Perfectly balanced flavors of lemon-lime, guava, and bubble gum prance across the palate with a long lingering finish of coconut. The flavor profile and acidity of this wine make it perfect for any seafood dish or all on its own.

92% Viognier, 8% Sauvignon Blanc — 8 years ago

Gordon Walker

8.9

Olives, dried black fruit, decent tannin and structure integration — 7 years ago

Kieran Roberts

8.9

Nice and juicy, this wineries entry level Zinfandel. Would recommend as good value. — 8 years ago

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

The 2013 special reserve Grandpere oozes bold richness and sophistication. Chewy red fruit with mind blowing soft tannins push through from the first sip to long after the lengthy finish. — 8 years ago

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

The 2015 Orange Muscat from Renwood Winery in Amador County. This wine has a beautiful bouquet of white rose petals, orange blossoms and honeysuckle flowers. Palate of fresh orange, ripe white peach, sweet apricot and honey. This wine would pair great with food! — 8 years ago

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

Made from true Port varieties, the 2006 Port oozes aromas of black licorice and warm caramel candy. Cooked plums lead the way to fresh dark fruit that rides high on the palate. Excellent balance and fruit sweetness make this wine one for the ages. Alvarahao, Bastardo, Souzao, Tinta Cao, Tinta Roriz (Tempranillo) and Touriga. The six classic Portuguese varieties used by Renwood Winery flourish in the Sierra Foothills. The quality of our port matches those from the Port region of Portugal. — 8 years ago

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

2010 Gold Crest Zinfandel

Very close to the Renwood Estate, this complex Zinfandel comes from the Lindsteadt Vineyard. Planted in 1991, the rolling hills offer the grapes a southern exposure. A very complex and slightly feminine example of Zinfandel, Gold Crest offers up a nose that at first is peppery, but finishes with lingering notes of violet and ginger. Holiday spice and vibrant red fruits on the palate are followed by interesting notes of citrus, green pepper and eucalyptus with a mild tobacco leaf finish. — 8 years ago

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

The fruit produced from the 90 year old D'Agostini Vineyard is elegantly robust. A bouquet of jammy blackberry and bright raspberry, immediately capture your senses. A multi layered matrix of densely packed dark fruit, blueberry and smoked meat dominate the palate, giving way to a core of velvet smooth tannins. The lingering component of dark chocolate and sweet vanilla is captivating. Drink now through 2020

95% Zinfandel 5% Petite Sirah — 8 years ago

Steve Somermeyer

9.2

Excellent. Great fruit with long satisfying finish. — 7 years ago

H P

9.0

Light spicy dry — 7 years ago

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

2013 Special Reserve Fiddletown Zinfandel is loaded with plush flavors of dark red fruit. It is a classic representation of full bodied Fiddletown Wines. — 8 years ago

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

The 2015 Jubilance Sparkling Rose is vibrant, complex and dry. The wine is 100% Amador County Zinfandel. Aromas of passion fruit, red licorice and nectarine. Palate bursts with dried strawberry, tangerine and red cherry. This wine has a fresh and juicy acidity with a supple rounded finish. — 8 years ago

Beemeth Robles

9.1

Enjoyimg a 1996 Renwood Zinfandel.... Truly great California wine! Who said California wine could not age.... Silly! — 8 years ago

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

2012 Amador Ice

Tawny in color and loaded with aromas of stewed peaches and peanuts. Concentrated apple and pear juice flavors wade in and out of freshly baked oatmeal & apple cookies. — 8 years ago

Renwood Winery

Marketing Director, Renwood Winery

10

The aromas are an explosion of hand-picked olallieberry, anise, and black cherry. Vibrant red fruit stacked on top of blueberry paste and ripe plum to create a palate that is multi-dimensional and luscious. Juicy and soft, the 2013 Barbera is plush and made for every day drinking, but will make any occasion seem special.

Drink now-2020.

100% Barbera — 8 years ago