March 19, 2025: Soban Estate Winery & Vineyard
Dr. Warren Frankel, his wife Kathy and their three children moved to Paso Robles from the San Fernando Valley in 1979 with a vision for a simpler life. The Frankel family first planted 20 acres of pistachios on the ranch, followed by 20 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. After initial success with both plantings, Dr. Frankel expanded the vineyard operation in 1997 with more Cabernet Sauvignon. Ten acres of Zinfandel and ten acres of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Mouvedre, Petite Sirah, and Viognier are the most recent additions to the vineyard.
With the potential for a tasting room and winery that could showcase the estate vineyard fruit and become a destination for wine and art aficionados, Dr. Frankel broke ground on the winery in 2006 and opened for business in October 2007. Sculpterra now features a fine portfolio of ultra-premium wines, fine art and a multimillion-dollar sculpture garden that greets our guests and makes for a memorable wine tasting experience.
Our Presenter:
Paul Frankel - Winemaker
The Wines Poured:
- 2023 Sculpterra Viognier
- 2022 Sculpterra Chardonnay
- 2022 Sculpterra Paso Pink Rosé
- 2022 Sculpterra Grenache
- 2022 Sculpterra Primitivo
- 2021 Sculpterra Statuesque
- 2021 Sculpterra Bentley Ironworks Cab
- 2022 Sculpterra Petite Sirah
February 19, 2025: Soban Estate Winery & Vineyard
Shenandoah Vineyards in Plymouth, CA, was founded in 1977 by Shirley and Leon Sobon. Leon's gift for home winemaking led him to leave Lockheed and begin a new career as a Winemaker.
The selection of a winery site in the Shenandoah Valley of Amador County was well researched. Leon and Shirley and their six children moved to the old Steiner Ranch, outside Plymouth, CA, planted a vineyard, and converted the old stone garage to the Shenandoah Vineyards winery.
Today ... the winemaking and business aspects continue to be a family affair. Shirley is the Finance & Gallery Manager while Leon contributes his years of winemaking knowledge to every vintage. Sons Paul, Robert, and grandsons Austin and Nathan, continue the family tradition we began all those years ago.
In honor of Valentines Day, we will have some special chocolates to pair with the Sobon wines that we will be tasting! All the chocolates for this meeting were purchased from The San Francisco Chocolate Factory.
The wines poured were:
- 2023 Shenandoah Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc
- 2023 Soban Estate Viognier
- 2023 Soban Estate Dry Rosé
- 2022 Soban Estate Barbera
- 2022 Soban Estate Zinfandel Fiddletown
- 2022 Shenandoah Vineyards Zingiovese®
- 2022 Soban Estate Blue Heron
- 2021 Shenandoah Vineyards Vintage Port
January 18, 2025: Winter Party
A Toast to Friendships
Silver Gate Yacht Club
Our first annual Winter Party was a great success despite the rain. We hope all 53 who attended enjoyed the evening! We want to thank the Winter Party Planning Committee for all their “over the top” performances. The efforts to theme our gathering added to the enjoyment of all who gathered and shared this experience.
