Gold Hill Vineyard

WINES

We believe that producing a quality wine in small quantities is favorable over mass production.
Gold Hill has consistently created award winning wines using only estate grown grapes.

We currently have planted 8 varietals:

White Wines

2008 Viognier

With hints of pear and peach, this is a refreshing delicate white Rhone. A perfect complement to white meats

$22/750 ml bottle

2004 Chardonnay Reserve

2007 Chardonnay Reserve * Double Gold, 2009 Amador County Fair

This is a refreshingly crisp and fruity Chardonnay.
Aged in French Oak barrels and fermented in stainless steel.

$22.00/ 750ml bottle

2008 Chardonnay * Silver Medal, 2008 El Dorado County Fair
* Silver Medal, 2009 Amador County Fair

This is a refreshingly crisp and fruity Chardonnay. Not overly oaked makes it drinkable now.
Aged in French Oak barrels and fermented in stainless steel.

                                                $19.00/ 750ml bottle
2005
      2007 White Zinfandel

Don't let the color fool you! Refreshingly crisp and fruity, and just slightly sweet. Hints of raspberry and citrus notes in the nose compliment the clean an bright fruit flavors.
Enjoy it with fruits and cheeses.

$17/ 750 ml. bottle

       2006 Dessert Viognier

                The apple, pear and honey nose blossoms into a fruit and floral                         pallet. Ideal acidity balances the 6% residual sugar.

                                           $20/ 375 ml. bottle

NV California Champagne

This delicate bubbly is a blend of Chardonnay and French Colombard.
Subtly carbonated, it is surprisingly smooth.

$18.00/ 750ml bottle

Red Wines

2006 Meriticious Red Wine   *Silver Medal, 2009 State Fair

        This wonderful Bordeaux blend is 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35%         Merlot. A great everyday wine.

                                        $28.00/ 750ml bottle

2006 Barbera * Bronze Medal, 2008 El Dorado County Fair
    * Silver Medal, 2009 State Fair

Packed with ripe berry and spice notes, this Italian varietal is a great pairing with pasta and game meats.
It has very light tannins which makes it very drinkable now or lay it down for several years.

$22/ 750ml bottle

2005 Zinfandel

The rich soils of Gold Hill Vineyard have produced a delicious first vintage of Zinfandel.
A rich, full bodied style packed with complex flavors of berries and spices.
It is very drinkable now or lay it down for several years.

$20/ 750ml. bottle

2005 Cabernet Franc * Bronze Medal, 2009 State Fair

Fragrant blackberry,plum and a hint of cassise makes this wine very palatable now, but will lay down for years to come.

$26/ 750ml bottle

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon * Silver Medal, 2009 Amador County Fair
* Silver Medal, 2009 State Fair

Two years aging in French and American oak barrels helps accentuate the soft cherry, blueberry, and cedar bouquet of this award winning Bordeaux wine; the Vintners choice.
Drinkable now, this Cabernet should continue to mature to its peak in 5 to 7 years.

$22.00/ 750 ml bottle

2005 Merlot

Two years aging in French oak accentuate the vanilla and cedar nose of this Merlot. Rich black cherry and plum flavors pack the nose and the palate.

$24/ 750ml. bottle

2006 Syrah

A classic Northern Rhone is packed with rich ripe fruit and berry flavors with a touch of spiciness.This wine exudes the character of the Rhone River Valley. Oak aged for eighteen months in French and American oak adds a hint of smokiness and softens tannins.

$22/ 750ml bottle