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Rhone Varietal Wines and Blends at Holly's Hill Vineyards, El Dorado County, Near Placeville, CA, El Dorado Wineries and Wine Tasting Rhone Style Wines.
Holly's Hill Winery offers Sierra Foothills wine in a beautiful wine tasting room, considered one of the best in Placerville and Pleasant Valley.
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Rhone Varieties:
Holly's Hill is completely focused on producing Rhone varietal wines and blends. In fact, the estate vineyards are composed entirely of Rhone varieties including Viognier, Roussanne,
Grenache, Mourvedre, Syrah, and Counoise. The winery produces both varietal wines, a dry Rosé, and red and white blends. The enthusiasm for Rhone varieties at Holly's Hill
started when Tom and Holly Cooper (owners) shared their first bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape on their honeymoon. It's
been a love affair ever since. When the Coopers decided to plant their vineyard, it was an easy decision. Especially since the clones of Chateau de Beaucastel, one of the finest
Chateauneuf houses, had recently become available. These new clones including Grenache from Chateau Rayas have
proved to be much better than what was previously available in California.
The Rhone Varieties Planted at Holly's Hill Vineyards
Whites
Grenache Blanc
Picpoul
Roussanne
Viognier
Reds
Counoise
Grenache
Mourvedre
Petite Sirah
Syrah
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