Sobon Estate, Amador County (California) Primitivo 2015

 The argument continues as to whether Primitivo is a synonym for Zinfandel, or whether there are distinct clonal differences that merit distinguishing between the two.  No matter which side you fall on, this gutsy, spicy, packed with red berry fruit flavor and just the faintest whiff of alcohol, this is a Zin lover’s wine… and one that might well turn others into Zin lovers.  Or Primitivo lovers, as the case may be.  A Double Gold award winner at the 2018 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition.