Sobon Estate

Amador County Barbera

8.613 ratings
9.11 pro ratings
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Barbera
Duck, Goose, Game, Chili & Hot Spicy, Turkey, Mushrooms, Chicken, Tomato-Based, Pork, Venison, Potato, Pasta, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, White Rice, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Herbs, Veal, Salami & Prosciutto, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Matt Trader

You know what? Paul Sobon has been known for his extensive line-up of Zinfandels for a long time, but I have to say that the BEST wine he makes is his Barbera. For $15, you get a fantastically complex and delicious wine that you will pay $40+ with other wines. I'm not exaggerating. It has some of the true Italian flair, but a new world richness and character of Amador County wines. The nose is full of cocoa, cola spices, wildflower, white pepper, and luxardo cherries - very inviting. The pallet is full throttle and full flavored, exhibiting notes of dark red fruits, fig jam, black pepper, and a viscous, lingering finish. It is comfort wine at its best. I love his Zins, but this should be one of his prized possessions. Limited quantity, so whenever you find it in Total Wine, buy it all!

You know what? Paul Sobon has been known for his extensive line-up of Zinfandels for a long time, but I have to say that the BEST wine he makes is his Barbera. For $15, you get a fantastically complex and delicious wine that you will pay $40+ with other wines. I'm not exaggerating. It has some of the true Italian flair, but a new world richness and character of Amador County wines. The nose is full of cocoa, cola spices, wildflower, white pepper, and luxardo cherries - very inviting. The pallet is full throttle and full flavored, exhibiting notes of dark red fruits, fig jam, black pepper, and a viscous, lingering finish. It is comfort wine at its best. I love his Zins, but this should be one of his prized possessions. Limited quantity, so whenever you find it in Total Wine, buy it all!

1 person found it helpfulApr 27th, 2017
Kathryn Jewell

We might have gotten a bad bottle but really really terrible

We might have gotten a bad bottle but really really terrible

Dec 7th, 2018
Jill Lacy

Too spicy

Too spicy

Dec 20th, 2017
Manrique

TW

Nov 18th, 2017
Anthony Ludwig

Total wine

Total wine

Oct 27th, 2017
Ashley Ready

$15 but drinks like a $40!

$15 but drinks like a $40!

Oct 26th, 2017
Julie Reding

Julie had this 4 years ago

Julie had this 4 years ago

Oct 16th, 2020
Abby B
8.1

Abby had this 6 years ago

Abby had this 6 years ago

Oct 21st, 2018
Sarah Altinoglu

Sarah had this 7 years ago

Sarah had this 7 years ago

May 14th, 2018
Patty McKenna

Patty had this 7 years ago

Patty had this 7 years ago

Mar 24th, 2018