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Ophir Wines2366 visitors
| OPHIR WINES is a small winery (located in Newcastle, California) producing about 1000 cases per year of fine wines from grapes we grow ourselves in California's historic gold rush country, Placer County. We've concentrated on varietals well-suited to the sun and soil of our Sierra Foothills location, predominately Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Petite Sirah. | Newcastle, CA
Phone: (530) 888-1402
Website: http://www.ophirwines.com
Appellation: Sierra Foothills
Map to Ophir Wines
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Petite Sirah
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2004 Reserve Petite Sirah
Placer County
Our customers have been clamoring for the successor to the very popular 2002 Petite Sirah (Reserve). The 2004 is a blend of 80% Petite Sirah with 20% Zinfandel. Aged 22 months in A ... moremerican and European barrels.
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Rosé
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2006 Oui© Rosé
Placer County
Our 2006 Oui is a departure from our usual blend of Rhône reds. This year it is a dry rosé made from fully ripe 100% Grenache grapes. It's a delicate salmon-pink in color, with v ... moreibrant strawberry and plum flavors, set off by a bit of spice (is it ginger?) in the nose. Sufficiently complex and elegant in flavor and style to impress rosé skeptics, a simple pleasure for the rest of us.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Placer County
Our 2006 Sauvignon Blanc captures summer in your glass. Each year we increase production to try to keep pace with demand. Striking pure Sauvignon Blanc aroma of Meyer lemon, pear a ... morend grapefruit. Though it's absolutely dry, there's a bit of candied citrus in the flavor. Balanced structure with bright acidity and lingering finish.
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Syrah
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2004 Syrah
Placer County, Estate grown
Characteristic Syrah flavors of blackberries and ripe plums made more complex by blending with 15% Mourvedre. Smooth and elegant texture, baking spice and black pepper aroma, long ... morefinish.
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Updated on November 8, 2007
CrazyAboutWine recommends contacting Ophir Wines at http://www.ophirwines.com or calling (530) 888-1402 to verify the winery's location.
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