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Location: 7400 Perry Creek Road,
Somerset (Fair Play Region).
Annual Production: 20,000
cases
Tasting Room:
open Wednesday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5
p.m.
Library tastings: first Saturday
of each month, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Facilities: picnic tables on the
winery's front terrace, facillities for
weddings and receptions.
Wines Produced:
Chardonnay, Viognier, Mourvedre, ZinMan
(red blend), Syrah, Merlot, Three Hills
Red (blend), Zinfandel, Port, Muscat
Canelli.
Telephone: 530-620-5175
Winery
Website: - www.perrycreek.com
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 Located
at an elevation of 2,400 feet, this estate vineyard
is located along a ridge-top above the middle fork
of the Consumnes River, in the Somerset/Fair Play
district of southern El Dorado County. The winery
owns 155 acres, of which 70 acres of vineyards are
planted.
"ZinMan" a zinfandel, is the winery's trademark
bottling. Perry Creek also makes Rhone varietals
including Syrah, Viognier, and Mourvedre. Owners
Dieter Jurgens and Michele Williams also produce a
variety of red and white wines and dessert wines
including Muscat Canelli and Port.
Wines Available
White:
2003 Chardonnay, El Dorado
Aromas of lemon and ripe pears. Flavors of
roasted hazelnuts,
honeysuckle, and grapefruit. Crisp and buttery with
a succulent finish.
2004 Chardonnay, El Dorado
Aromas of ripe apple, vanilla, and citrus
fruits. Flavors of creme brulee,
creamy oak, and gala apples. Full bodied mouth feel
with lush texture and a soft finish.
2005 Viognier, Estate
Aromas of honeysuckle, orange blossoms, and peach
highlight our 2005 Viognier.
Nicely textured with a long uplifting finish.
Red:
2004 Mourvedre, El Dorado
Aromas of ripe plums and boysenberries with a
slightly toasty oak overlay.
Pairs well with roast chicken with herbs de
provence.
2004 ZinMan Zinfandel, Sierra
Foothills
Aromas of briar boysenberry fruit, baking spices,
and black pepper.
Rich espresso roast flavors as well as cherry cola,
spice box, and black cherries.
Creamy oak with full bodied tannins and a big
finish.
2003 Syrah, Estate
Aromas of Fragrant blueberries and figs along with
flavors of black plum,
raspberry, and vanilla.
2004 Merlot, Estate
Aromas of sweetened coffee and ripe black cherries.
Speaks of deep
cherry fruit and dark chocolate. Will age well over
the next 3-5 years.
2003 Three Hills Red, Estate
Aromas of black cherries and dried herbs. Flavors
of cedar and espresso beans.
Moderate tannins in a lighter style bordeaux blend,
nicely textured open style.
Will age well for the next 6-7 years.
Dessert:
Perry Creek Port
A blend made from 35% traditional Portugese
varieties and
65% Estate grown red varieties.
2006 Muscat Canelli, Estate
Aromas of pink grapefruit and honeysuckle blossoms.
Flavors of candied
citrus fruits, spiced pears, and honey.
Reserve Wines:
2003 Cellar Select Zinfandel-Walker
Vineyards
2004 Cellar Select Zinfandel-Walker
Vineyards
2003 Cellar Select Syrah-Estate
Bottled
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