Sobon Estate

Amador County Viognier

8.72 ratings
8.72 pro ratings
Amador County, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Byron C Mayes

Straw yellow in the glass. Inviting nose and medium palate of baked quince, underripe banana, dried magnolia flower, and white pepper. Lowish acidity appropriate for the variety, but present enough for rich foods. Finish is medium short and continues the palate. A leaner style of New World Viognier that reaches for its Condrieu roots, but doesn't quite make it. That's not a flaw, but a positive placement into its own niche. A solid NW Viognier that's better than most as a dinner wine. Drink now with chicken pot pie or other rich NW fare.

Straw yellow in the glass. Inviting nose and medium palate of baked quince, underripe banana, dried magnolia flower, and white pepper. Lowish acidity appropriate for the variety, but present enough for rich foods. Finish is medium short and continues the palate. A leaner style of New World Viognier that reaches for its Condrieu roots, but doesn't quite make it. That's not a flaw, but a positive placement into its own niche. A solid NW Viognier that's better than most as a dinner wine. Drink now with chicken pot pie or other rich NW fare.

Jul 31st, 2026
Sipping Fine Wine

Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with notes of floral perfume spice. On the palate flavors of floral fruits, citrus and slight nutty character. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with tart fruit character with nutty tones.

Pale lemon with aromas of tropical and citrus fruits with notes of floral perfume spice. On the palate flavors of floral fruits, citrus and slight nutty character. Lively acidity, medium finish ending with tart fruit character with nutty tones.

Dec 15th, 2025