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Is Amador California’s Last Great
Undiscovered Wine Region?

by Stan Hock
May 16, 2008

Amador's production of robust, intensely flavored red wines also reflects its high percentage of old vines, including several vineyards dating to the 19th century. These deeply rooted, head-trained vines are responsible for the intense, concentrated Zinfandels for which Amador County is renowned. But now Syrah and the entire range of Rhone varietals are giving Zins are run for their money, er...acreage.

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