At this time, the tasting room at Sobon remains closed due to COVID-19. A three-generation family-run business, we had the pleasure of being served by the owners’ knowledgeable grandson, Andrew. Shenandoah and its sister winery, Sobon, make a variety of classic and reserve wines. While you can’t go wrong at just about any of the wineries along Shenandoah Road, Shenandoah School Road, or the Steiner Road loop, here are a few favorites for a relaxing afternoon of wine-sipping: Shenandoah and Sobon Limited bottlings of Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussane are also produced here. Well-known for its Zinfandel, Barbera, and Rhone-style wines, the region also produces excellent Sangiovese, Syrah, and Tempranillo. Its sun-drenched hillsides, warm summertime days, and volcanic, decomposed granite soils provide an ideal growing climate for robustly flavored red wines. Just a 45-minute drive southeast from Sacramento, Amador County lies at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
However, there’s no pretense here and no exorbitant tasting fees, just good wine. Family roots run deep, and some of the grapevines date back 150 years. The wine industry started here during the 1850s when Europeans flocked to the region to prospect for gold. The region is home to 40 wineries, many of them small, family-owned businesses. If you’re looking for a wine region in California where crowds are rare, prices are reasonable, and the wines will please any critic, take a trip to Amador County.
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