Audrey Nadeau

9.1

De la brioche, des notes fumée avec des touches de miel ... Bonne Année!! — 5 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.1

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. — 7 months ago

Guillermo Gonzalez

9.2

Tart pomegranate, crisp acidity with some minerality. Underappreciated. Incredible for the price. Great way to start off dinner at Vicia. — 4 years ago

Maggie Harrison

9.4

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

Jayna Fontenot

9.6

Nice straw yellow color. Small, delicate bubbles. Smells very fruity with tart apple and pear on the nose. Yum! More mellow than crisp, and had a nice lingering finish. Love. — 5 years ago

Eric

9.2

A couple years in the bottle has done this one some good. Nice earthy raspberries. — 6 years ago

Ed Chin

9.0

A well made wine with plenty of time still. GSM’s just don’t do anything for me at the moment. — 5 months ago

I Nell

9.0

2021 vintage, I want more — 9 months ago

John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.2

Again, killer. — 3 years ago

Oliver N

9.3

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

Gloria Schamis

9.6

... at home this is wonderful with the ‘roasted chicken & potatoes’ I made for H’s Birthday dinner.! — 5 years ago

P Plusquellec

9.1

This one may be a bit over the top compared to past bottles I've had — 6 years ago

Katie Kantrowitz

9.2

Dry dry dry! Nice and fizzy, toasty and sharp. Adore. — 6 years ago

Rufus King

9.1

Refined Cava enjoyed after dinner at the bar in the Annex Hotel, Toronto — 6 months ago

Elle Cantrell

9.0

Had this in a kir royale and it was great! — 8 months ago

TwiLea Fletcher

8.9

07.1125
Quite quite nice. — 10 months ago

Catherine Bishop

9.0

Dry, very light, crisp, fresh, relentless bubbles, not too sweet, lovely subtle flavour, easy drinking. Stunning bottle for the price tag c.£8 — 5 years ago

B

8.9

Green apple and citrus on the nose. Tart apple, a hint of grapefruit, stone and dry hay on the tongue. Very dry for cava. Excellent! A smooth and effervescent white. I’ll definitely buy again. — 5 years ago

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Lars Miller

9.1

You can smell the alcohol on this one. Ripe berry nose, with mint, fennel, and licorice. Wow. $15 from Village Corner. — 6 years ago

Jim Chen

8.9

Mascalese-esque.... — 6 years ago