We’re on location in California’s Amador County in the Sierra Foothills. Meet Scott Harvey, one of the pioneers in this wine region.
Scott has been making wine in the Amador County AVA at his namesake winery Scott Harvey Wines since the late 1970s, making a name for himself with celebrated Zinfandels and Barberas. We’re excited to be with Scott at his namesake winery in the Shenandoah Valley, and we can’t wait to share his story with you.
We’re sitting here with Scott overlooking beautiful vineyards on gently rolling hills. Now Scott is known for Barbera and Zinfandel but he will always have a specific German variety in his lineup and we’ll get the inside scoop on why and the story behind the label of his vineyard 1869 Zinfandel. Yes, you heard it right, 1869.
Scott takes us on a journey from his German winemaking roots and family heritage to his hands-on, terroir-driven approach in the Shenandoah Valley AVA. Plus, we’ll learn the role his wife Jana plays – she even has her own label – and why Amador County is one of California’s best-kept wine secrets.
Wines tasted in this episode
• 2022 Jana Vermentino, Amador County
• 2021 J&S Reserve Barbera, Amador County
• 2022 Vineyard 1869 Old Vine Zinfandel, Amador County
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