Sobon Estate Amador County Hillside Zinfandel 2008

$12.99 -- 90 points Beverage Dynamics Magazine

Purchase Sobon Estate Amador County Hillside Zinfandel 2008

“Great Value from Amador county.… This red boasts an alluring bouquet of dark fruit and cocoa. Bright and ripe fruit explodes on the palate, with flavors of blackberries, black cherry and spice.” BEVERAGE DYNAMICS, JAN. 2009

Cheese Pairings: Smoked Gouda, Sharp Aged Cheddar

Food Pairings: Barbecue Meat and Vegetables

Purchase Sobon Estate Amador County Hillside Zinfandel 2008

Vintage: 2008

Region: Amador County, California

Rating: 90 points

Lifespan: Drink now

Grape: Zinfandel

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