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| Fenton Herriott Vineyards is located in the Sierra Nevada foothills at the gateway to Apple Hill, and is situated on what was once the old Pony Express Route and resides just 1/2 mile from the Smith Flat house. This region has a vibrant prospecting history, and is just a short distance from the gold mining towns of Coloma and Sutter's Mill. | Placerville, CA
Phone: 530-642-2021
Website: http://www.fentonherriott.com
Appellation: El Dorado
Tasting Room: 11-5 Friday through Sunday
Map to Fenton Herriott Vineyards
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Chardonnay
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2005 Chardonnay
El Dorado
An exceptionally well-balanced, medium-bodied white varietal. A distinctive grapefruit-green plum nose leading into creamy pear sweetness with toasted French oak and vanilla accen ... morets with a pleasant crisp finish.
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Sangiovese
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2005 Sangiovese
Fair Play
A soft, inviting, light Italian red varietal. Very rich with flavors of red cherry, red apple, strawberry, raspberry and vanilla.
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Sangiovese
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2005 Sangiovese
El Dorado
A sensual wine complete with flavors of black cherry, toasty vanilla, boysenberry, dark chocolate with a touch of spiciness.
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Zinfandel
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2005 Zinfandel
El Dorado
A medium-bodied Zin with an exotic floral and candy aroma leading into flavors of dark cherry, blackberry jam, vanilla, and a hint of spice followed by a smooth, clean finish.
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Syrah
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2004 Syrah
El Dorado
A full-bodied French Varietal aged 28 months in French Oak with flavors of vanilla, boysenberry, dark plum, blueberry, coffee, and chocolate followed by a firm, lingering finish.
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Port
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2006 White Port
El Dorado
A white varietal port with an aroma of sweet jasmine and a creamy custard with flavors of green apple, pear, and citrus.
Residual Sugar = 5.7%
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Port
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2006 Ruby Syrah "Port"
El Dorado
"Liquid candy!" Sweet like candy with flavors of raspbery, blackberry, and black cherry followed by a smooth, velvety, lingering finish.
Residual Sugar = 8.3%
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Updated on April 22, 2008
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Fenton Herriott Vineyards at http://www.fentonherriott.com or calling 530-642-2021 to verify the winery's location.
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