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The Sierra Foothills wine region in California is one of the largest AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) in the entire USA, encompassing 2.6 million acres (1 million ha) from Mariposa County in the south to Yuba County in the north.

In this historic gold-mining region located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, the altitude ranges from 1000 to 3000ft (300–900m) above sea level. As a result, warm days are followed by cool nights, creating a climate which is conducive to quality grape growing as acidity is retained and aromas are concentrated in the grapes, helping to balance the finished wines.

This vast region, awarded AVA status in 1987, has a huge array of terroirs. The rocky soils vary, with low fertility commonplace – making grape growing difficult but producing high-quality wines. The vines are forced to dig their roots deep into the ground to find water and nutrients, and the end result is often small yields of grapes with intense, concentrated flavors.  

Wine grapes were first planted in the Sierra Foothills in the mid-19th century, during the California Gold Rush. More recently, grape growers have been drawn to the region because land prices here are considerably lower than in other grape-growing areas of California. Consumers, too, have been attracted by the bargains, as wines from the Sierra Foothills are often half the price of those produced in coastal regions.

Zinfandel is the main grape variety planted across much of the region, producing big, ripe, full-flavored styles. Because of the diverse climate many other varieties flourish, notably Rhone, Bordeaux and Italian grapes. Syrah, in particular, has been found to thrive in this difficult and changeable environment.



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Sub-regions of Sierra Foothills
Amador County   El Dorado County   Nevada County   Tuolumne County  
Calaveras County   Mariposa County   Placer County   Yuba County  

Here are some wines produced in this wine region and all sub-regions, only the first 500 will be shown. Displaying 1 to 25.
Wine Name (by Search Rank, sort by Name)   Grape 
1. Jeff Runquist 1448, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $14
2. Montevina Winery Terra d'Oro Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $19
3. Four Vines The Maverick Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $21
4. Renwood Old Vine Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $16
5. Renaissance Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, North Yuba, USA   Cabernet Sauvignon $40
6. Folie a Deux Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $16
7. Sobon Estate Old Vines Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $13
8. Terre Rouge Easton Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $16
9. Elyse Winery C'est Si Bon Naggiar Vineyard Red Rhone Blend, Sierra Foothills, USA   Southern Rhone Blend Red $25
10. Renwood Grandmere Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $28
11. Vino Noceto Sangiovese, Shenandoah Valley, USA   Sangiovese $17
12. Jeff Runquist 'Z' Massoni Ranch Vineyard Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $24
13. Bell Wine Cellars Canterbury Vineyards Syrah, Sierra Foothills, USA   Syrah $24
14. Renwood Jack Rabbit Flat Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $28
15. Montevina Winery Terra d'Oro Zinfandel Port, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $17
16. Montevina Winery Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $11
17. Jeff Runquist 'R' Barbera, Amador County, USA   Barbera $22
18. Melanto Terrace Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $14
19. Perry Creek Winery 'ZinMan' Zinfandel, Fair Play, USA   Zinfandel $13
20. Renwood Amador Ice Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills, USA   Zinfandel $66
21. Rombauer Vineyards Fiddletown Zinfandel, Sierra Foothills, USA   Zinfandel $43
22. Madrona Vineyards Zinfandel, El Dorado, USA   Zinfandel $21
23. Joel Gott Dillian Ranch Zinfandel, Amador County, USA   Zinfandel $27
24. Vinum Cellars The Scrapper Cabernet Franc, El Dorado County, USA   Cabernet Franc $30
25. Montevina Winery Barbera, Amador County, USA   Barbera $11
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