Attributes:
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| Producer: |
Sobon Estate
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| Region: |
Amador, United States
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| Varietal: |
Zinfandel
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| Bottle Size: |
750 ML
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2005: WineSpectator Rating: 84
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| Acidity: |
zesty
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2005: CGCW Rating: 87
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| Flavors: |
pepper, sage, wild berry
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| Fruit: |
ripe, sweet
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2004: CGCW Rating: 84
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| Acidity: |
fresh
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| Complexity: |
simple
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2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 87
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| Compliments: |
delicious
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| Flavors: |
berry
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2004: WineEnthusiast Rating: 85
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| Complexity: |
rustic
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| Flavors: |
berries, blackberry, cherry, raisiny, raspberry
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| Fruit: |
juicy, ripe
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2003: CGCW Rating: 88
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| Compliments: |
tasty
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2002: WineEnthusiast Rating: 91
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| Body: |
full-bodied
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| Flavors: |
cherry, pepper, raspberry, smoky, vanilla
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2002: CGCW Rating: 88
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| Flavors: |
berries, berry-like, oak, spice
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| Fruit: |
sweet
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Food Matches:
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| Cheese:
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Aged Cheddar, Feta, Goat Cheese, Smoked Gouda, Soft Pungent Cheese |
| Fruits & Nuts:
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Citrus Fruits |
| Herbs & Spices:
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Anise, Fennel Seed, Tarragon, Bay Leaf, Cinnamon, Clove, Mint, Oregano, Pepper (black, white, green) |
| Pasta & Grains:
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Lasagna, Pasta with Peppery Mushroom Sauce |
| Poultry & Eggs:
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Coq Au Vin, Game Birds, Herb Marinated Chicken, Roast Chicken with Herbs, Roast Turkey, Spicy Chicken Dishes |
| Red Meat:
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Barbeque Pulled-Pork or Ribs, Beef Stew, Game, Grilled Pork Tenderloin, Ham, Hamburgers, Lamb Stew, Minestrone, Sausage, Wild Game - Elk, Caribou, Moose, Venison |
| Sauces:
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Red Wine Sauce |
| Spicy Food:
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Beef Stir Fry |
| Vegetables:
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Lentils, Tomato |
One of California’s oldest varietals, this grape actually hails from Croatia. Red Zinfandel makes rich dark wines that are high in alcohol and medium to high in tannin. The can have a blackberry or raspberry aroma, a spicy character and even a jammy flavor. Some Zinfandels are relatively light-bodied and meant to be enjoyed young, while others benefit from aging.
Amador County CA is located in the Sierra Foothills AVA. Like so many of the vineyards in California, after prohibition Amador lied dormant until the 1960's. The soils in Amador are in the present day, Amador stands out against its neighboring regions by growing grapes in a lower elevation. All though this flat region cools down at night, the lower elevation accounts for more heat during the day, and thus riper fruit. 75 % of the grapes planted in Amador are zinfandel, and is the variety Amador gains reputation from. The Amador Zinfandel is distinctive, with high alcohol, fruity or jammy tastes, with a briar smell. Besides Zinfandel, Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc do very well.
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