Amador Cellars
Easton
Amador County Zinfandel 2014
Taste like the Sierra Foothills smell. Had a sustained maturity… not over mature… just seemed the way it was meant to be. — 5 months ago
Sobon Estate
ReZerve Amador County Primitivo 2022
Sobon Estate – REZERVE Primitivo 2022
Amador County, California 🇺🇸
Overview
From the Sierra Foothills, Sobon Estate showcases the raw power of Primitivo (genetically identical to Zinfandel). This high-alcohol (15% ABV) 100% primitivo goodness shows bold, spicy, and deliciously concentrated wine that screams food pairings!
Aromas & Flavors
Blackberry jam, ripe plum, and dark cherry layered with cinnamon, peppercorn, cedar, and toasted oak. Vanilla and smoky mocha notes dominate the background, making it rich and intense.
Mouthfeel
Full-bodied with gripping tannins and a fiery core of alcohol warmth. The oak is pronounced, giving structure but also leaning into a woody, spicy personality.
Food Pairings
Grilled ribeye with black pepper, spicy Italian sausage, BBQ short ribs, and aged cheddar cheese.
Verdict
A big, boisterous Primitivo for those who love power, spice, and oak influence. Not subtle—this is a wine that makes its presence felt, perfect for bold food pairings and hearty palates.
Did You Know?
Primitivo and Zinfandel are essentially the same grape, both tracing their DNA back to Croatia’s indigenous Crljenak Kaštelanski. Amador County’s hot, dry climate brings out Primitivo’s fullest, richest expression. — 8 months ago
Dirty & Rowdy
Shake Ridge Ranch Mourvedre
yes, this is a photo of a computer image. tasted as part of a Mourvèdre wine group tasting via zoom, wines portioned into woozies. 2018v. super aromatic, raspberry/cranberry juice, fresh leather, violet. palate texture is silky, light but complex and flavorful, acid medium +, long tannins- just a bit of grip. fantastic — 5 years ago
Terra d'Oro
Amador County Zinfandel
Had a ruby color. Smelled like red berries and tasted like cherry or blackberry. — 4 months ago
Sandlands
Amador County Chenin Blanc 2023
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2023 Amador County pours a bright, deep straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of tart orchard fruit: peach, lemon, tangerine, white flowers, lanolin, and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. Obviously young but I can’t help but feel that these Chenin’s from Tegan just keep getting better and better. Drink now through 2039. — 5 months ago
Scott Harvey Wines
Old Vine Reserve Amador County Zinfandel 2021
Ruby brick color. Aroma of sour cherries. Dusty sour cherries with a hint of sweet raspberries. Then fades to an earthiness tannic finish. Old world style! — 10 months ago
Portalupi Wine Co.
Shake Ridge Amador County Barbera 2017
Fruit forward and Jammy. Very delicious. — 3 years ago
Forlorn Hope
San Hercurmer delle Frecce Shake Ridge Vineyard Barbera 2018
Tart black cherry, anise, pine and alpine vibes, high acidity, low spicy tannins.
A beautiful Cali Barbera with the acidity and spice of Piemonte, with the high toned fruit of California sunshine. I love! — 5 years ago
Terra d'Oro
Amador County Barbera 2017
2017- very earthy. Good peppery spice. Subtle dark fruit. Good tannins — 6 years ago
St. Amant Winery
The Road Less Traveled Tempranillo 2011
Bug wine and first Tempranillo outside of Spain I’ve had- really good stuff! — 2 months ago
Turley
Buck Cobb Vineyard Zinfandel
Turley always takes me back to St. Croix with my dear friend @John Greer
Cheers sir. Miss Galangal with you! — 2 months ago
A Tribute to Grace Wines
Shake Ridge Ranch Grenache 2019
07.1125
Quite quite nice. — a year ago
Jolie-Laide Wines
Shake Ridge Vineyard Grenache Blend 2018
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Yummy. Super floral. #grenache #garnacha #mourvedre #viognier #syrah — 5 years ago
Donald Williams
Scott makes such wonderful Barbera. — 19 days ago