Sobon Estate
Founded in 1989, Sobon Estate Vineyards was a second venture for Leon and Shirley Sobon. In 1977, the Sobons established Shenandoah Vineyards which was one of the original wineries in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County. As a 30 year anniversary gift to one another they purchased the historic D’Agostini Winery which was later renamed the Sobon Estate Winery. Leon’s focus for Sobon Estate wines has been primarily dedicated to Zinfandel. He chose to plant Zinfandel in his Amador County vineyards because he believed that the climate and soil would provide ideal growing conditions for this varietal according to our Sobon Estate wine reviews. Today, Paul Sobon (Leon’s son and head winemaker) has expanded the portfolio producing Syrah, Sangiovese, Barbera, Tannat, Petite Sirah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Viognier and Rousanne. To learn more about these wines check out our Sobon Estate wine ratings below.
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Sobon Estate 2007 Zinfandel (Fiddletown)
- Editors' Choice
- $22
A thoroughly enjoyable Zinfandel that shows the variety’s lusty character, but with special grace and finesse. Bone dry and richly tannic, it has complex flavors of blackberries, blueberries and currants, with earthier notes of tobacco, leather and unsweetened dark chocolate. Very fine.
— S.H.
(5/1/2010)
Sobon Estate 1997 Vintner's Selection Zinfandel (Amador County)
- Best Buy
- $12
A bright and luscious wine with marvelous balance and ripe raspberry/blackberry/black-cherry fruit that just keeps coming at you. The finish is deep and rich, with long-layered flavors. Simply an outstanding Zinfandel: a Sierra Foothills classic. Best Buy.
— L.W.
(2/1/2000)
Sobon Estate 2000 Rocky Top Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- Best Buy
- $15
A very distinctive Zin that has that purity of flavor and individuality that tells you it comes from a particular piece of earth. It’s dry and earthy-rich, with finely ground tannins reminiscent of espresso.
— S.H.
(11/1/2002)
Sobon Estate 2002 Old Vines Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- Best Buy
- $12
Shows why this part of the Foothills has achieved such a stellar reputation for Zin. It’s a big wine, packed with sweet cherry, black raspberry, pepper and smoky vanilla flavors, but drinks balanced and gentle.
— S.H.
(11/15/2004)
Sobon Estate 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Amador County)
- Best Buy
- $15
There’s beautiful blackberry and cassis fruit in this Cab, undergirded by a rich, coffee-infused earthiness. It’s completely dry and the tannins are fairly fierce, but nothing a good steak can’t negotiate. In fact, it’s a great food wine, classy and understated. The best Sobon Cab ever and a great value.
— S.H.
(10/1/2006)
Sobon Estate 2005 Zinfandel (Fiddletown)
- $20
Lovely mountain Zin, showing a briary, brambly quality to intensely flavored wild blackberries, blueberries and cherry liqueur. There also are tiers of peppery spices, licorice, chocolate mint and soy. Polished and dry, this fine, complex Zinfandel is drinking well now.
— S.H.
(10/1/2007)
Sobon Estate 1997 Rocky Top Vineyards Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- Best Buy
- $15
A huge wine, loaded with velvety-jammy fruit dominated by raspberries and black plums. The finish is long and tightly structured with good fruit right to the end. Made from organically grown grapes.
— L.W.
(11/1/1999)
Sobon Estate 2001 Rezerve Zinfandel (Shenandoah Valley (CA))
- $24
Sleek and smooth, this one’s couched in firm, ripe tannins that frame a core of plush blackberry, cassis, plum and toasty oak flavors. The wine is elegant and long on the finish, well balanced and refined.
— W.E.
(11/1/2003)
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