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2009 Sobon Fiddletown Zinfandel - "Whether the wine continues to show exceptionally well in upcoming competitions remains to be seen.  But it is sell ing so briskly that there may not be any left to enter."- April 18 2012, Mike Dunne, SacBee.com

2010 Sobon Old Vines Zinfandel - Budget Wine Hall of Fame - "The leather-smoky scent of this wine gives way to bright berry flavors—this is a very fresh tasting Zinfandel, perfect for drinking with a juicy burger. It's grippy on the tongue and fruity without being sweet. The key here is balance, which is helped by a cranberry-like bitter tartness that holds the fruity side in check."- March 2012, www.seriouseats.com

2009 Sobon Rocky Top Zinfandel - 93 Points! "A firm but flavorful wine displaying blackberry, dark raspberry, cherry and chocolate aromas and flavors, with touches of licorice, pepper spice and prume, ending in a nice, long lingering finish."- March 2012, www.justwinepoints.com

2009 Sobon Cougar Hill Zinfandel - 93 Points! "Pretty aromas of blackberry, raspberry, cherry, licorice and oatmeal cookies, with hints of chocolate, prune and pepper spice."- March 2012, www.justwinepoints.com

2009 Sobon Fiddletown Zinfandel - 96 Points! "Pretty dusty blackberry, raspberry, cherry and licorice aromas, with pepper spice, light cola, chocolate and oak nuances.  Really well-balanced and tasty, with a  soft, rich palate and long lingering round finish.  This is a great example of zinfandel from this appellation."- March 2012, www.justwinepoints.com

2010 Sobon Old Vines Zinfandel - 91 Points! "A shy nose of raspberry, blackberry, cherry, prune and spice, with touches of chocolate and oak.  This is an everyday drinking zin, with nice balance and a round lingering finish."- March 2012, www.justwinepoints.com

2008 Sobon Fiddletown Zin - "The wine in my mouth exploded with essence of blueberry, followed by round mocha notes.  A few minutes later some black raspberry joined the party.  Just when I was thinkiing that this was way too much fun, the acid kicked n, knocking the heat off the back end and allowing the well-iintegrated oak and tannins to carry the finish.
Paul Sobon makes over a dozen wines, so make a point to find some."
Jan. 30, 2012, The Wine Lady, www.TheWineCellarsClub.com

2010 Sobon Barbera & 2009 Sangiovese - "I was knocked out recently when I came across two killer Cal-Itals from Amador County....They made me want to play and sing "When the moon hits-a your eye like-a big pizza pie..." Feb. 1, 2012, The Wine Lady, www.TheWineCellarsClub.com

2010 Shenandoah Chenin Viognier - "...rich and full-bodied, with ripe golden-apple flavors." Feb. 1, 2012, Fred Trasker, The Sacramento Bee

2009 Sobon ReZerve Primitivo - 89 Points - Jan. 2012, California Grapevine

2008 Sobon ReZerve Zin - 88 Points - Jan. 2012, California Grapevine

2009 Sobon ReZerve Primitivo - 90 Points - Feb. 2012, www.wineenthusiast.net

2010 Shenandoah Zin Special Reserve - BEST BUY! 86 Points - "An attractive price for a straightforward, Amador County Zin, full-bodied and tasting of ripe blackberries and cocoa." December 2011, www.wineenthusiast.net

2010 Shenandoah Chenin Viognier - 87 Points - "This wine unveils caramel popcorn and oak-influenced pear-vanilla, its layers of texture workable with a wide range of food." December 2011, www.wineenthusiast.net

2008 Sobon ReZerve Zin - 87 Points - "A gigantic, tannic monster of a Zin with full fruit flavors of cranberry, ripe plum and plenty of oak.  Wel- made for certain, with cigar and licorice." December 2011, www.wineenthusiast.net

2009 Sobon ReZerve Tannat - 87 Points - "A powerful Tannat... this wine makes a bold statement of licorice and meaty game and is plenty rustic and savage, very oaky and bursting with big tannins.  If you like blackberry pie alongside dark toffee and caramel, you'll like this." December 2011, www.wineenthusiast.net

2009 Sobon Fiddletown Zinfandel - Double Gold Medal
Fiddletown Wine Competition
October 2011, www.fiddletownwinecompetition.com

2009 Sobon ReZerve Primitivo - "Rich blackberry and raspberry flavors, with floral and spice notes over sweet oak and anise . Big, round, and smooth on the palate, with flavors of raspberry and plum jam, cinnamon, and black pepper.  Luscious finish."- October 2011, www.santemagazine.com

2010 Shenandoah Zin Special Reserve - "Aromas of ripe red fruit, dark plum, toast oak, and cedar. Ripe and rich on the palate, with berry compote, vanilla and oak flavors over hints of clove and toasty smoke."- October 2011, www.santemagazine.com

2010 Shenandoah Zin Special Reserve - 88 Points! - Anthony Dias Blue, November 2011, www.tastingpanelmag.com

2009 Sobon ReZerve Primitivo - 97 Points! "Consistently one of the best primitovos we taste. From the beautiful aromas of red and black fruit, floral spices and a backbone of oak, this silky-smooth wine never disappoints. It blends the best qualities of primitivo with those of zinfandel to offer a wonderfully balanced, mouth-filling, extremely sexy wine that lingers on the palate forever."- October 2011, www.justwinepoints.com

2010 Shenandoah Chenin Blanc-Viognier - 97 Points! "Pretty nose of stone fruit, pear, candied apple and nice spicy floral notes. On the palate, this interesting blend is well balanced, crisp, clean and very refreshing with just enough oak to round out the long, lingering finish."- October 2011, www.justwinepoints.com

2010 Shenandoah Zin Special Reserve - 96 Points! "An almost nouveau-like nose of fresh red fruit, spice and wild blackberries. It's well balanced, fruit-forward with a long, lingering finish. Excellent for the price!"- September 2011, www.justwinepoints.com

2008 Sobon ReZerve Zin - 94 Points! "A full nose of ripe raspberry, blackberry, plum, blueberry, chocolate and oak."- September 2011, www.justwinepoints.com

We're featured in Sacramento Magazine! - Visit Amador County - sacmag.com, September, 2011, page 51

2008 Sobon Rocky Top Zin - Top 20 Wine of 2011!  "Paul Sobon makes a firm commitment to our environment by crafting this outstanding zinfandel, grown sustainably at his carbon-neutral winery. An outstanding bouquet of crushed raspberries leads to tiers of wild berry, plum and smoky vanilla flavors that are rich, ripe and jammy. Supple texture with notes of spice on the long finish.  Enjoy with lamb, grilled pork or braised meats." - Total Wines & More, Aug. 29, 2011

2009 Sobon Old Vines Zinfandel - 88 Points - Best Buy! - October 2011, Wine Enthusiast

2009 Sobon Old Vines Zinfandel - 90 Points & a Top Summer Wine Pick! "Layers of cocoa, raspberry and berry spice in this full-bodied wine; fresh and fruit forward, this is a ripe juicy wine; big tannins that complement most grilled foods."- May/June 2011, Beverage Dynamics Mag.

2008 ReZerve Barbera
- BEST BARBERA & PLATINUM MEDAL
2011 San Diego International Wine Competition - April 2011

2008 Sobon Cougar Hill Zinfandel - Top 5 RED Wines of 2010! - December 2010, www.justwinepoints.com

We are noted in the Green Wine book! - guide to California's green(est) wineries & vineyards. - published 2010 www.greenwinebook.com

Sobon Zin Gets "Exception Nod" from Wine Expert Darrell Corti in Wall Street Journal - Corti famously banned wines over 14.5% alcohol. But in the WSJ article he admits he makes an exception for Sobon Estate Zinfandel.  "But it's all right," Corti adds. "It's my rule. I can break it." - April 18, 2010, Wall Street Journal, Food & Drink Section