The smallest Amador winery produces very BIG wines. The Zinfandels and Syrahs are very robust -- filled with deep flavor -- as are their sangioveses and viogniers. FoothillsWine.com is very fortunate to be able to offer these sterling wines. The winery is located on Steiner Road, in the Shenandoah Valley.

We suggest, if you're in Amador County, that you visit this small winery, which is located near several other winery operations. First, the drive through the rolling vineyards is scenic. Then you arrive at the winery building -- set back from an oak-sheltered patio. the barrel room is also the tasting room. You feel as if you're in a cool cave. And the winemaker, Milan Matulich, often is there to tend his wine and to talk to visitors.

Dobra Zemlja also produces what it calls Byelo od Byelo (blanc de blancs), made from Viognier (70%) and Marsanne (30%). While it has a fruity taste, as a Rhone blend should, this white wine is quite dry, with a hint of honey to the nose and taste.

Tasting Room: open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. -- at 12505 Steiner Road, near Plymouth.