Venture “Behind the Cellar Door" March 6 & 7, 2010

Shenandoah Vineyards
Winery Event Activites:

Featured Wine: 2008 Zingiovese®
 Bottled: May 2009, Alcohol: 14.8%Cases: 223
Retail Price: $16:00 (Sale Price $14)

Winemaker Notes: One of our Tasting Room favorites! An artful blend of 50% Zinfandel and 50% Sangiovese. The aromas are rich and jammy. The flavors return the berry fruit of Zinfandel and the finesse of Sangiovese. A truly unique and memorable wine. Great with grilled and smoked meats and BBQ or your favorite Italian meal.

Barrel Tasting: 2008 Paul’s Vineyard Zinfandel,  2009 ReZerve Barbera

Specials: 15% off 6 bottles, 20% off case, 25% off 5+ cases

Seminar Title: California Farmstead Cheeses
 Seminar Description: Join local artisan cheese maker Caroline Hoel from La Clarine Farm as she leads you through a tasting experience you will not forget. Learn about cheese production as we pair California farmstead cheeses and Sobon Family wines.
Seminar Days/Times: Both Days at 11:00 am

Food Pairing: Taste our 2008 Zingiovese® with Smoked BBQ Brisket sandwiches with Zingiovese® BBQ Sauce &

Taste the 2008 Black Muscat dessert wine with the Black Muscat Chocolate Fudge Sauce with berries and cookies.

 

 

Sobon Estate
 Winery Event Activites:

Featured Varietal: 2007 Rocky Top Zinfandel
 Alcohol: 15.1%, Cases: 4166, Retail Price: $17 (Sale Price $15)

Winemaker Notes: The latest Rocky Top Zinfandel is showing great. This lovely wine is a rich example of the “Amador” Zinfandel style. The aromas are reminiscent of ripe blackberries, cherries and cocoa. Made from our own Organically Grown grapes. This wine is a perfect match for roasts, steak, and rich sauces and will complement aged, full flavored cheeses.

Barrel Tasting: 2008 Carson Vineyard Zinfandel,
2008 Primitivo, 2008 Fiddletown Zinfandel

Specials: 15% off 6 bottles, 20% off case, 25% off 5+ cases

Seminar Title: What Makes a ReZerve Wine
 Seminar Description: Join winemaker Paul Sobon in tasting barrel samples and blending them to make your version of our 2008 ReZerve Zinfandel.
Seminar Times: Ongoing both days

Seminar Title: Book Signing w/ Photographer & Author Daniel D’Agostini
 Seminar Description: Admire Daniel D’Agostini’s beautiful new book “Into the Earth: A Wine Cave Renaissance .” Learn about the photographs & wine caves, purchase a copy and have it signed.
Seminar Times: Saturday & Sunday Noon – 3:00 p.m.

Food Pairing : Paul’s Famous Grilled Polenta w/ Vegetable Marinara with an array of Zinfandels and
Sobon Estate Zinfandel Port paired with new crop walnuts.

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