Opened in November of 2010, Andis Wines brings a modern and fresh approach to Amador County's winemaking region. Our focus: seeking out the best vineyards in the Sierra Foothills to craft delicious wines with balance, character, complexity and varietal correctness. Using both traditional and innovative winemaking approaches (have you tried wine aged in concrete?), Andis Wines have quickly garnered 90+ point scores in Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, glowing reviews in print and online media, and placements in some of the finest restaurants in Northern California and Hawaii.
Andis Sauvignon Blanc
One of my favorite times of the year is just after harvest when the white wines are done fermenting and still in the tanks. They’re chilled to the low 40’s to keep them fresh and stable, filling the cellar with beautiful aromas.
Pale white gold color. Delicate, tropical, citrusy aromas and flavors of grapefruit custard, guava, and plantain with a supple, bright, fruity light-to-medium body and a smooth, relaxed lemon curd and wheatgrass finish with no oak. A solid, refreshing sauvignon blanc sipper.
Serve this enticing wine chilled alongside seafood, light pasta dishes, and chicken.
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Appellation: Shenandoah Valley of California AVA
Vineyard: Linsteadt
Alcohol: 12.9 %
Fermentation & Aging: Stainless stell
Andis Painted Fields Red Bland
Popular Hawaiian artist Kelly Sueda created this original label of the vineyards surrounding the winery. His personal interpretations of Hawaii’s many natural wonders have made his work a favorite among art lovers and collectors. Here, Kelly blends observation of Amador’s agriculture with imagination, the same partnership that makes great wine possible. Delicate, fruity, creamy aromas and flavors of boysenberry custard, delicate spices, and chocolate toffee with a satiny, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and a tingling, engaging, medium-length Neapolitan gelato, raisin, sweet and peppery spice, and cedar finish with well-integrated, chewy tannins and moderate oak.
Blend: 53% Cabernet Sauvignon 24% Cabernet Franc 13% Malbec 10 % Merlot
Appellation: Amador County, Sierra Foothills AVA
Vineyard: Bandinelli, Davis Ranch, Andis Estate
Alcohol: 14.5%
Fermentation & Aging: Stainless steel. Concrete tanks and French oak
Andis Zinfandel
Our Amador Zinfandel is sourced from the diversity of vineyards and micro climates that dot Amador County. We bring together some of Amador’s traditional grape varieties to compose a wine very like what was likely being grown here in the late 1800’s. 2013 was a gift of a harvest, allowing time for the complexity of the grape to develop, but still maintain balance.
Dried berries, boysenberry, and blackberry fruit ¬flavors are followed nicely with hints of coffee and oak.
A tasty wine with any fare, we recommend blue cheese burgers, hearty spaghetti, and almost any kind of cheese.
Blend: 96% Zinfandel 4% Petite Sirah
Appellation: Shenandoah Valley AVA, Sierra Foothills AVA
Vineyard: Andis Estate, Cooper Ranch, Wilderotter
Alcohol: 14.5%
Fermentation & Aging: Stainless steel. Hungarian and Slovenian oak
Andis Estate Zinfandel
The Andis Estate Zinfandel is produced from grapes grown in our picturesque 35-year old vineyard surrounding the winery. These head trained vines are dry farmed and grown in rocky, mineral soils, producing a delicious wine packed with flavors of raspberries, cranberries, blackberries, and hints of spice. The wine finishes nicely with caramel, vanilla and creamy oak.Pair with grilled pork, roast leg of lamb, or your favorite BBQ chicken pizza.
Blend: 100% Zinfandel
Appellation: Shenandoah Valley of California AVA
Vineyard: Andis Estate
Alcohol: 15.0 %
Fermentation & Aging: Stainless steel. French Oak Concrete Tank