__Jeff Runquist, a longtime friend and fellow winemaker, established an excellent reputation for his own wines during the past decade. Wine writers throughout America give his wines high marks, and our visitors enjoy sampling Jeff's wines during the annual barrel tasting. Jeff worked for Amador County's largest winemaker early on in his career, and he's establishing his own labels "R" and "Z". He stays focused by producing only small batches of top notch red wines. He works closely with his growers - he has a gentleman's "handshake agreement" with each of them, which even in this day is the bond that guarantees the greater good for both parties. The personal touch of Jeff's entrepreneurial spirit comes through in each glass of his jammy, hearty wines. Jeff won BEST OF SHOW at the 2004 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR for his 2002 Petite Sirah -- and BEST OF SHOW at the 2006 Amador County Fair for his 2004 Barbera. (And many other awards listed at the bottom...) Call us at (209) 245-3384 for orders and questions.

$24. 750ml 2006 “R” Barbera: Amador County, Cooper Vineyard, Dick Cooper. Barbera is especially well suited to the soils & climate of Amador County where it produces a well balanced wine of distinct flavor & character. $25. 750ml 2004 “R” Cabernet Sauvignon: Paso Robles, Colina Poca Vineyard, Connie Klucker. Bright blueberry, currant, and cassis aromas make this Cab distinctive yet there are enough dried herbs and cedar to identify its varietal origins as Cabernet Sauvignon. $24. 750ml 2005 “R” Petite Sirah: 15.0% alc. by vol. Clarksburg, Salman Vineyard, Enver Salman. The Salman Vineyard produces exceptional wine with intense color and deep rich flavors. $28. 750ml SOLD OUT: “R” Pinot Noir: Carneros Napa Valley, Sisters Vineyard, Bob Rogers. Located in California's premier region for Pinot Noir, the Sisters Vineyard produces wine with classic Bing-cherry and plum flavors.

$24. 750ml SOLD OUT: “R” Primitivo: Amador County, Nostro Vino Vineyard, Tom Dillian. Italy's answer to Zinfandel; full-bodied and rich - very aromatic. $20. 750ml SOLD OUT: 2005 “R” Sangiovese: Amador County, Pioneer Hill Vineyard, Jim and Sue Fox. Aromas of cassis and currants with zippy red berry flavors. $25. 750ml 2003 “R” Syrah: Paso Robles. Produced in a Shiraz style, this wine has smooth ripe flavors complimented with smoky oak and spice. $22. 750ml 2004 "Z" Zinfandel: Amador County, Massoni Ranch (est. 1899), Sue Fox. Another hit in the family of Zins Jeff has produced since 1995.