Producer	Wine Name	Varietal	Reviewer	Rating	Vintage	Cost
ProducerHolly's Hill Vineyards	Wine NamePatriarche Blanc	VarietalBlended White	ReviewerMike Taylor	RatingExcellent	Vintage2004	Cost$17.00
One of my favorite Sierra Foothill wineries is Holly's Hill. Their 2004 Patriarche Blanc, a blend of Roussanne (72%) and Viognier (28%) - all estate fruit - does not disappoint. The wine possesses a clear rich yellow gold core and fades to a clear rim. The nose is treated to aromas of citrus - particularly lemon - along with floral and hints of vanilla and honey. But it is in the mouth that the wine really satiates the palate. The full body has a lush mouth feel and coats the tongue from beginning to end. The ripe fruit flavor is abundant and tasty. Keeping the wine in line, its lively acidity provides the necessary backbone giving the wine structure. With a touch of age, the wine is currently drinking nicely.
Color	Type	Maturity	Appellation	Country	State	County	Region
ColorWhite	TypeTable	MaturityReady	AppellationEl Dorado	CountryUnited States	StateCalifornia	CountyEl Dorado	RegionSierra Foothills (CA)
Date added: May 09, 2007
Superb: 95-100 | Excellent: 90-94 | Very Good: 85-89 | Good: 80-84 | Ordinary: 75-79 | Undrinkable: 50-74