News & Events 

April is New Release Month at Sierra Starr!

Join us for two exciting wine releases this April!

🍷 April 5th – Introducing "Zinjolais"
We’re thrilled to release our first-ever Natural Wine, Zinjolais! Made from organically grown grapes with minimal intervention, this wine is fermented and aged using only naturally occurring yeast and bacteria. Zinjolais bursts with juicy dark fruit, showcasing the incredible potential of low-intervention winemaking. Extremely limited quantities available—don’t miss out!

🍷 April 12th – Phil’s Selection Zinfandel Returns!
After much anticipation, Phil’s Selection Zinfandel is back! Our reserve Zinfandel, a longtime tasting room favorite, is finally here. The 2023 vintage is rich with dark fruit, spice, and a kiss of oak—an impressive Zin that deserves to be experienced.

📍 Visit our downtown tasting room on April 5th & April 12th to enjoy these two exciting new releases from the Starr Family. See you there!

Recent Accolades

2021 Rising Starr Cabernet Franc
Double Gold, Best of Class, Amador County Wine Competition 

2020 Phil's Selection Zinfandel 
90 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine 

2020 BArbera "walker Ranch"
double gold- best of class, best of region
harvest challenge wine competition 

2020 super nova petite sirah
gold medal, harvest challenge  

           2020 Cosmic Reserve Chardonnay
           Gold Medal, Amador County Wine Competition 

           2020 Fume Blanc 
           Gold Medal, Best of Sierra Foothills
           Harvest Challenge Wine Competition 

PREVIOUS AWARDS 

2019 Rising Starr Cabernet Franc 
94 Points, Cellar Selection, Wine Enthusiast Magazine 

        2021 Solstice Sauvignon Blanc 
        Double Gold, Best of Class, Amador County Wine Competition 

  2019 BArbera  Gold Medal
  2018 Super Nova Petite Sirah  Gold Medal
2018 Inertia Cabernet Sauvignon  gold medal

2016 phil's selection zinfandel
92 points, wine enthusiast magazine
2018 Barbera "Best of Show" Harvest Challenge Wine Comp

2016 rising starr cabernet franc
92 points, wine enthusiast magazine 

Gold Medal, East Meets West Wine Competition
2018 Fume Blanc

Gold Medal, East Meets West Wine Competition 
2017 Cooper Ranch Barbera 

91 Points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine 
Gold medal , El Dorado county wine competition 
2014 Phil's Selection Zinfandel 

Gold medal, best of varietal, best of sierra foothills
2016 Super Nova Petite Sirah

2014 Old Clone Zinfandel named one of the "top 100 best buys" of 2018 by Wine and Spirits Magazine  

gold medal, ALAMEDA COUNTY COUNTY "SAUVIGNON summit"
Double Gold, amador county wine competition
2017 solstice sauvignon blanc  

90 points "best buy" Wine and Spirits Magazine
2014 Old Clone Zinfandel

GOLD MEDAL, El Dorado County wine competition 
2014 Inertia 

90 points, Wine Enthusiast Magazine
2015 Super Nova Petite Sirah