Sierra Vista Wines continue to be some of the most decorated and beloved wines in the world. Below you will find several dozens awards earned by our wines and winemaker at various shows.

SignOnSanDiego.com
by the San Diego Union
Monday, Sept. 24, 2007
Weekly Tasting
 

Rhône Whites

Tired of the same-old, same-old? Try a Viognier, Marsanne or Roussanne! These are all aromatic white wines from the Rhône Valley in France. There are a handful of California wineries that make these wonderful varietals and they are definitely worth trying.
Try pairing these spicy whites with grilled or smoked salmon, proscuitto with melon, sushi or Thai dishes, or try your own food pairings. The results may surprise you. Remember, wine is supposed to be fun!
My panel and I recently had the pleasure of tasting 13 Rhône Whites from all over
California. The following was among our favorites:

Sierra Vista Vineyards & Winery
2005 Viognier/Roussanne 60/40 Blend, El Dorado $28
Seductive scents of peach, green apple, cut hay, menthol tobacco and green herbs delight the nose. Richly textured in the mouth, with lingering flavors of apple, peach and herbs.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignons for Less Than $22
There are many highly rated and highly priced Cabs on the market, but not too many of us working stiffs can afford to enjoy them with any regularity. I don’t know about you, but anything over $100 for one bottle of wine is a bit steep for me. I am all about finding the best deals, and am happy to share my findings with you. The following wines that my panel and I reviewed are real gems, and very much worth their reasonable prices.
Cabernet Sauvignon tends to be rich, velvety and full bodied, and pairs well with roasted meats and vegetables, savory pasta dishes and hearty cheeses. It is also great with big, juicy hamburgers! Try your own food pairings with your Cabernet Sauvignon - you may be delighted with your results!
My panel and I enjoyed tasting 15 Cabernet Sauvignons from all over California. The following was one of our favorites.
Sierra Vista Winery
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, El Dorado $21
Seductive scents of dark chocolate, black cherry, anise and cigar box lure the taster into a sumptuous mouthful of mocha, cherry and spice flavors. Yum!

Sierra Vista’s strong showing: Mike Dunn, Sacramento Bee, June 6, 2007
 

Sierra Vista Vineyards and Winery didn’t win the sweepstakes at the El Dorado County Fair wine competition in Placerville, but it turned in the most impressive performance. Of the 21 wines vying for sweepstakes, three were by Sierra Vista, an unusually consistent and perhaps unprecedented showing. Each of the 21 was a double-gold wine. Double gold is given only those wines that panels unanimously agree deserve a gold medal during the competition’s early round. Sierra Vista’s sweepstakes nominees were the zippy 2006 Sierra Foothills Fume Blanc ($14), the delicate 2006 Unoaked El Dorado Chardonnay ($14), and the spicy complex 2005 El Dorado Fleur de Montagne, a blend of Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre, and Cinsault grape varieties associated with France’s Rhone Valley.

2006 Fume Blanc, Sweepstakes contender at three fairs

Best white wine, double gold El Dorado County Fair

Best white wine, double gold Calavares County fair

Best white wine,  gold Amador County fair

2006 Unoaked Chardonnay, Sweepstakes contender

Double Gold, El Dorado County Fair,

2005 Fleur de Montagne, Sweepstakes contender

Double gold, El Dorado County Fair, Sweepstakes contender

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2005 Fume Blanc

 

Gold, Best of Sierra Foothill Appellations - California State Fair

Double Gold, Best of Show White - El Dorado County Fair

 

Gold, Best Sauvignon Blanc, Best of Show White - El Dorado County Fair

Gold - Calaveras County Fair

Gold - Fingerlakes International Wine Competition

Silver - Orange County Fair Wine Competition

 

2004 Fleur de Montagne

Double Gold - San Francisco Chronicle Competition

Gold - Calaveras County Fair

Gold - Critics Challenge International Wine Competition

Silver - San Francisco International Wine Competition

Silver - Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition

Silver - Amador County Fair

Silver - Orange County Fair

Silver - San Diego Wine Competition

Silver - Los Angeles County Fair

Bronze - El Dorado County Fair

 

2004 Syrah ~ Cabernet Sauvignon

Gold - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging

Silver - San Diego Wine Competition

Silver - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Silver - Amador County Fair

Silver - California State Fair

Bronze - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Bronze - Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition

Bronze - El Dorado County Fair

 

2004 Reeves Vineyard Zinfandel

Gold - California State Fair

Bronze - Orange County Fair Wine Competition

 

2004 Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills

86 Points with Wine Enthusiast

Bronze - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging 

Bronze - Amador County Fair

 

2004 Syrah, Sierra Foothills

Silver - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Silver - Los Angeles County Fair

Silver - West Coast Wine Competition

 
Bronze - El Dorado County Fair

 

2004 Grenache

Silver - Tasters Guild International Wine Judging

Silver - Orange County Fair Wine Competition

Bronze - San Francisco International Wine Competition

Bronze - San Diego Wine Competition

Bronze - Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

 

2004 Viognier Doux

"Rich pineapply nose; nut, butter, quince, mineral and clover honey flavors..." San Francisco Chronicle's Wine Selections, November 23, 2004.

Double Gold - Amador County Fair

 

2004 Roussanne

Silver, Best of Sierra Foothills Appellations -California State Fair

Bronze - Amador County Fair

Bronze - Calaveras County Fair

 

2003 Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver - El Dorado County Fair

 

2004 Viognier

Bronze - Los Angeles County Fair
 
 

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