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Sobon Estate
2018 Zinfandel Port, Amador County

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Category: Domestic Port-Style Wine

Date Tasted: 10/20/2020

Country: USA

Alcohol: 18%

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87 Points

Silver Medal

Highly Recommended

$16

Sobon Estate
2018 Zinfandel Port, Amador County

Pair this wine with:

Category: Domestic Port-Style Wine

Date Tasted: 10/20/2020

Country: USA

Alcohol: 18%

Dark violet color. Fruity aromas of prunes, lemon zest, and tangerine with a lightly tannic, vibrant, fruity medium body and a hot, appealing, medium-length chocolate shavings, hint of mint creme, and ginger tea finish with moderate oak flavor. A dense and fruity Port-style wine with big citrus notes.

Tasting Info

	Style:	Fruity, Juicy & Smooth, Oaky & Rich & Full
	Aroma:	prunes, lemon zest, and tangerine
	Flavor:	chocolate shavings, hint of mint creme, and ginger tea
	Sweetness:	Fruity
	Enjoy:	Now on its own
	Pairing:	Chocolate Mousse, Chocolate Mousse, Roquefort
	Bottom Line:	A dense and fruity Port-style wine with big citrus notes.

The Producer

Sobon Wine Company, LLC

12300 Steiner Rd.

Plymouth, CA 95669

USA

1 209-245-4455

www.sobonwine.com

Their Portfolio

90 •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2018 Special Reserve, Zinfandel, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $12.00.
87 •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2018 ReZerve®, Barbera, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $24.00.
85 •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2016 Vintage Port, Amador County 18% (USA) $18.00.
88 •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2018 Black Muscat, Fortified Muscat, Amador County 17% (USA) $12.00.
95 •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2018 Cabernet Franc, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $20.00.
86 •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2018 Rezerve®, Malbec, Amador County 14.2% (USA) $24.00.
88 •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2019 Special Reserve, Zinfandel, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $12.00.
85 •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2020 Special Reserve, Zinfandel, Amador County 15% (USA) $13.00.
86 •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2020 Rzerve®, Malbec, Amador County 15% (USA) $26.00.
91 •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2020 Zinfandel, Amador County 15% (USA) $24.00.
BR •	Shenandoah Vineyards 2018 Daphne Angelica Dessert Wine, Amador County 18% (USA) $24.00. - Bronze Medal
88 •	Sobon Estate 2018 Old Vine, Zinfandel, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $14.00.
90 •	Sobon Estate 2018 Rocky Top, Zinfandel, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $18.00.
93 •	Sobon Estate 2018 ReZerve® Zin, Zinfandel, Amador County 15.4% (USA) $24.00.
91 •	Sobon Estate 2018 Cougar Hill, Zinfandel, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $18.00.
92 •	Sobon Estate 2018 Lubenko Vineyard, Zinfandel, Fiddletown 15.5% (USA) $22.00.
92 •	Sobon Estate 2018 Paul’s, Zinfandel, Amador County 15.2% (USA) $24.00.
88 •	Sobon Estate 2018 ReZerve®, Primitivo, Amador County 15.1% (USA) $24.00.
87 •	Sobon Estate 2018 Barbera, Amador County 14.8% (USA) $17.00.
87 •	Sobon Estate 2018 Zinfandel Port, Amador County 18% (USA) $16.00.
86 •	Sobon Estate 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, California 13.8% (USA) $18.00.
85 •	Sobon Estate 2020 Viognier, Amador County 13.8% (USA) $17.00.
90 •	Sobon Estate 2018 ReZerve, Petite Sirah, Amador County 15.2% (USA) $28.00.
93 •	Sobon Estate 2019 Barbera, Amador 14.8% (USA) $17.00.
93 •	Sobon Estate 2019 Rocky Top, Zinfandel, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $18.00.
93 •	Sobon Estate 2019 Cougar Hill, Zinfandel, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $18.00.
89 •	Sobon Estate 2019 Old Vine, Zinfandel, Amador County 15% (USA) $14.00.
92 •	Sobon Estate 2019 Syrah, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $18.00.
92 •	Sobon Estate 2019 Red A Premium Blend, Amador County 14.5% (USA) $17.00.
93 •	Sobon Estate 2019 ReZerve®, Primitivo, Amador County 15.1% (USA) $24.00.
89 •	Sobon Estate 2019 ReZerve®, Zinfandel, Amador County 15.5% (USA) $24.00.
87 •	Sobon Estate 2020 Cougar Hill, Zinfandel, Amador County 15% (USA) $20.00.
90 •	Sobon Estate 2020 Rocky Top, Zinfandel, Amador County 15% (USA) $20.00.
86 •	Sobon Estate 2020 Old Vine, Zinfandel, Amador County 15% (USA) $15.00.
89 •	Sobon Estate 2020 Zinfandel, Fiddletown 15% (USA) $23.00.
90 •	Sobon Estate 2020 ReZerve®, Zinfandel, Amador County 15% (USA) $26.00.
85 •	Sobon Estate 2022 Dry Rosé, Amador County 13.5% (USA) $15.00.
91 •	Sobon Estate 2021 Rocky Top, Zinfandel, Amador County 15% (USA) $20.00.
86 •	Sobon Estate 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon, Amador County 14.2% (USA) $18.00.
86 •	Sobon Estate 2020 Port, Zinfandel, Amador County 18% (USA) $17.00.

Domestic Port-Style Wine

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Domestic Port-Style Wine

Domestic Port-Style Wines are those made in the style of Portuguese Ports wines but grown and vinified in the United States. Wines made in this style are typically fortified with brandy or distilled grape spirits which causes fermentation to stop and also increases alcohol. Flavors are typically sweetfruity, nutty, and have a stronger alcohol presence than standard table wines. The best examples are highly comparable to true Ports.