Red

Amador Foothill Winery Esola Vineyard Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))

Amador Foothill Winery

Shenandoah Valley (CA) · Sierra Foothills · United States

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Zinfandel
Country
United States
Region
Shenandoah Valley (CA) · Sierra Foothills
Appellation
Shenandoah Valley (CA)
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
medium
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

churrasco · carne assada · costela de porco · queijos curados

Rated vintages

  • 200988 pts

    From 62-year-old, dry-farmed vines, the Esola Zinfandel is leathery, full of tobacco and dust surrounded by spicy red fruit. With great structure and savoriness, it's soft with a light, lingering finish and will develop further with grace another 5–7 years.

  • 200887 pts

    Amador Foothill does a nice job with Esola's 67-year-old, dry-farmed Zin, making a wine that has dusty strawberry and cherry goodness interwoven around a toasty, oaky base.

  • 200684 pts

    It's bit harsh in texture and is minty, with wintergreen and pepper flavors that nudge into cherries and mocha. Good for barbecue and cheese plates.