Sobon Estate

Amador County, California, USA Shenandoah Vineyards and Sobon Estate is a family-owned wineries with a 36-year reputation for producing the best possible wines using low-yield viticulture and minimum intervention wine making techniques. Sobon Family Wines emphasize high fruit and low tannins, and are made with our own sustainably-grown grapes. They reflect the unique Shenandoah Valley terroir, resulting in a richness and intensity rarely seen elsewhere. Award-winning Sobon wines are distributed nationally. Both wineries are open daily for wine tasting in the picturesque Amador County near Plymouth, CA. Leon and Shirley Sobon founded Shenandoah Vineyards in 1977. They were one of the first four wineries in Amador County's now well known Shenandoah Valley appellation. The winery has continued to thrive, with demand continuing to grow as a result of skilled winemaking, marketing, and strong family commitments to quality and service. Today, the Sobon family continues to use estate grown grapes from their sustainably-farmed vineyards. The Sobon Estate winery started in 1989 when Leon and Shirley Sobon bought each other a second winery for their 30th wedding anniversary present. They purchased the historic D'Agostini Winery, one of the oldest in the state. This winery has been designated as California State Historic Landmark #762. This site was chosen not only for its historical winery, but also for its vineyards and vineyard land. The old vine Zinfandel was retained, and the other vineyards replanted with the best varieties and clones. The Sobon Estate label launched the estate line of wines for the Sobon Family -- the best wines from their own grapes. These include Rhone varietals, vineyard designated Zinfandels, and dessert wines. Since 1983, Leon and Shirley’s son, Paul has been directly involved in the daily operations and growth of the 40,000 case winery and the family’s 125 acres of sustainably-farmed wine grapes. Paul also owns and manages his own small Zinfandel vineyard with his wife and daughter. He is currently a Director of the Amador Vintners Association, and a professional member of the American Society of Enology & Viticulture.