Sobon Estate Fiddletown Zinfandel is a premium red wine produced by Sobon Estate, a family-owned winery located in the Fiddletown AVA of California's Sierra Foothills. The wine is made from Zinfandel grapes grown in the estate's vineyards, which benefit from the area's unique terroir, characterized by well-drained soils and a warm climate. The wine is made using traditional winemaking techniques, including aging in oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to the wine. The resulting wine is full-bodied and rich, with notes of blackberry, cherry, and a distinctive peppery spice, making it an ideal choice for pairing with grilled meats, barbecue dishes, and aged cheeses.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Sobon Estate Fiddletown Zinfandel offers a generous nose of dark cherry, mocha, and a hint of black pepper.On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied with juicy black fruit flavors and a smooth, lingering finish. Rich and expressive, this Zinfandel is balanced with a pleasing acidity and offers generous layers of complexity. Enjoy this wine with a grilled steak or a sharp cheese.
EXPERT RATING
3.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2024
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Rich
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grippy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Zinfandel
ORIGINS
Winery: Sobon Estate
Region: Sierra Foothills
The Sierra Foothills wine region is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, USA.
The discovery of gold near Sutter Mill in 1848 led to the California Gold Rush, resulting in many settlers from Southern Europe who established vineyards to supply them with wine. By the 1860s, the Sierra Foothills wine industry was booming before the depression and Prohibition reduced the industry to just a few vineyards.