Shenandoah Vineyards
Shenandoah Vineyards operates in Amador County, in California's Sierra Foothills—a region defined by elevation, diurnal temperature swings, and a legacy of Zinfandel cultivation. The winery's portfolio centers on Zinfandel and Pinot Noir, varietals that thrive in the foothills' warm days and cool nights. Paul's Vineyards Reserve Zinfandel, rated 93 by prestige critics including Wine Enthusiast and Decanter, represents the winery's work with the region's signature grape. The Zingiovese—a Zinfandel and Sangiovese blend—and a Pinot Noir round out the core offerings, both earning 90-point recognition from the same critics. The Sierra Foothills terroir, with its granite-based soils and altitude, shapes wines of structure and depth.
Critics
Wine Enthusiast, Decanter