Awards
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2011 Viognier A beautifully-balanced, superb fruit-forward wine, with tropical, stone citrus fruit flavors complemented by floral elements and light flint. On the palate, this is a crisp, clean, fruit-filled wine ending with a nice, long lingering finish. 96 points, Wine X Magazine Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Silver Medal, American Fine Wine Competition
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2011 Sauvignon Blanc Fresh citrus/grapefruit, stone fruit, lemongrass and mango balance nicely with grass/hay and floral notes. Nicely balanced, all components of this wine come together superbly on the palate, leading to a nice lingering finish. 95 points, Wine X Magazine |
2011 Chardonnay A nose of peach, pineapple, pear and hints of mango enveloped by vanilla, caramel and oak. Medium-bodied, well-balanced on the palate, this wine offers everything you’d expect in a California chardonnay. 92 points, Wine X Magazine Silver Medal, American Fine Wine Competition Bronze Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition |
2011 Pinot Noir Beautiful aromas of dried cherries, raspberries, pink grapefruit, red apple and pepper spice wrapped in floral elements and hints of anise and herbs. On the palate, this medium-bodied wine is wonderfully balanced, possesses great spicy mouth-feel and has a long, lingering finish. 97 points, Wine X Magazine |
2010 Merlot Nice deep plum, black cherry, raspberry, strawberry and hints of currant, with light earth notes, spice, vanilla and oak. This is a well-balanced wine, with good mouthfeel, spicy fruit and a nice long, slightly sticky finish. 95 points, Wine X Magazine Aromatics of bramble fruits and plums mingle with suggestions of smokey herbs and roast coffee on the nose. A sip delivers flavors of blackberry, plum, and black cherry with accents of anise, vanilla, and herbs. A rich, complex red with plush tannins, it’s a Merlot even Cab drinkers can love. Only 250 cases produced. 90 points, Food & Beverage World Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition |
2010 Zinfandel Pretty raspberry, blackberry, boysenberry and cherry aromas, with pepper spice, light cola and oak nuances. A little tight on the palate, the fruit flavors battle with the oak on the lingering finish. 93 points, Wine X Magazine Gold Medal, American Fine Wine Competition |
2009 People's Blend Nice nose of black and red fruit aromas, with light blue fruit, spice and tobacco/earth notes. This is a really tasty wine for the price. Great balance and mouthfeel, all the flavors come together in a beautiful round, lingering finish. 96 points, Wine X Magazine A bouquet of boysenberries, blueberries, and currants greets the senses. The palate delivers flavors of cassis, blackberry, and blueberry accented by hints of spice creamy oak. A smooth, supple blend, fans of lush, dark reds will enjoy this bottle. 1,000 cases produced. 90 points, Food & Beverage World Silver Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Top Cabernet Sauvignon under $25 in America Double Gold Medal, American Fine Wine Competition Aromas of blackberries and currants are accented by hints of licorice, coffee, and dark chocolate on the nose. Flavors of currant, blackberry, and raspberry meld with notes of fennel seed, spice, and minerals on the palate. A supple red with rich tannins, fans of bold, dry Cabs will enjoy this bottle. 750 cases produced. 90 points, Food & Beverage World Gold Medal, 2013 Cabernet Shootout |
2008 Syrah Silver Medal, American Fine Wine Competition |
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2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mountain You know from the first whiff that this wine is going to be a stunner. Layers of blackberry, black currant, nuts, plum and cherry/black cherry are embraced by blueberry, licorice, chocolate and oak. This is a superbly-crafted, full-bodied wine that just never stops giving on the palate. A bit tight now, a few years will only make it better. 98 points, Wine X Magazine Double Gold Medal, American Fine Wine Competition |
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 2nd Best Cabernet in California & Double Gold Medal, 2013 Cabernet Shootout Much like the Diamond Mountain, this is a pretty intense wine with layers of blackberry, black currant, nuts, plum and cherry/black cherry are embraced by blueberry, licorice, chocolate and oak. Well-balanced and a mouthful, the finish is a bit sticky, so decant or let it breathe a bit before drinking. 97 points, Wine X Magazine Gold Medal, American Fine Wine Competition |
