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Winery by the Creek located in the village of Fair Play, California. Surrounded by the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains, this American Viticulture Area compares favorably to other fine wine making appelations in the world.
When you visit Winery by the Creek, you will experience our beautifully crafted wines, made from the finest mountain fruit.
Our tasting room is appointed with private art collections, and Rieidel Crystal to ensure your tasting experience is perfect.
Winery by the Creek has an attached cave; we call it the Fair Play Wine Cave.
The Cave is where our wines are cellared. Come taste our wine futures by candle light - right from the barrel. | Fair Play, CA
Phone: 530-620-2402
Website: http://www.winerybythecreek.com
Appellation: Fair Play
Tasting Room: Thursday thru Sunday 11-5 PM
Map to Winery By The Creek
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Chardonnay
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2006 Chardonnay
El Dorado
A traditional California Chardonnay. Beautiful satisfying texture, rich flavors balanced by domestic and French oak.
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Muscat
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2006 Black Muscat
Fair Play
Grown in Fair Play in a Davis degree day region three, this 2006 Black Muscat ripened perfectly. The winemaker pressed the freshly crushed grapes to avoid the dark color frequently ... more associated with this varietal. Cold fermented and stopped with
5% residual sugar this exquisite dessert wine is perfectly balanced with its naturally crisp acidity.
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Sauvignon Blanc
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2006 Sauvignon Blanc
Fair Play
The winemaker has worked with this estate varietally correct vineyard for fourteen years. Packed with fruit and herbal flavors, this bone-dry wine is blended to a tiny bit of Semil ... morelon to soften its boldness. A beautiful pairing to shellfish and many poultry dishes.
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Grenache
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2006 Reserve Grenache/Mourvedre
Sierra Foothills
Inspired by Chateau nuef d'Pape, this classic blend displays light refreshing character with a brambly fruit flavor reminiscent of the Southern Rhone.
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Petite Sirah
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2005 Reserve Petit Sirah
Fair Play
Grown for the winemaker by Cedar Creek Vineyards, a well known Fair Play producer, this wine displays the inky flavor packed extraction that this varietal is famous for.
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Sangiovese
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2005 Reserve Sangiovese
El Dorado
This limited quantity wine was inspired by the Super Tuscans of Italy.
80% Sangiovese blended with Merlot (both the traditional Super Tuscan varietals) w ... moreill please any wine lover looking for an expressive wine.
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Merlot
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2005 Merlot
El Dorado County
This lovely soft merlot is produced from 100% El Dorado fruit. Aging 14 months in French and American oak barrels results in and elegant, deep flavored wine that pours well by it s ... moreelf or pairs with many red meats or even a barbecue.
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Petit Verdot
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2006 Reserve Petit Verdot
El Dorado
According to the 2004 California Grape Crush Report, Petit Verdot is the most expensive grape produced in the Sierra Foothills. Almost twice the cost of Zinfandel. Enjoy this eleg ... moreant wine.
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Port
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1998 Reserve Port
California
Recently the winemaker entertained the production staff at the Douro River in Portugal. The knowledge gained in this one-week sojourn was used to produce and blend this rich, deep, ... more satisfying Port. 19% alcohol, 8% RS.
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Updated on May 2, 2008
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Top Rated Wine
2003 London CAB
A little wild, a little reckless, and a whole lotta red. This cab starts off slow and easy, but revs up onto a fun, full-bodied, fruit-driven wine in no time, Flavorfully rich, cherry red, and oh-so-berry, it's nothing short of ready for action, and one of the greatest finds in all of old country... ...
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