Accolades

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2010 Anthem Meritage
Sonoma Valley

2013 Sunset Magazine Wine Competition - Spring 2013

Gold Medal

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2010 Merlot, Behler
Sonoma Valley

2013 Sunset Magazine Wine Competition - Spring 2013

Gold Medal

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2009 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Sonoma County

2013 Sunset Magazine Wine Competition - Spring 2013

Silver Medal

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2011 Chardonnay
Sonoma County

2013 Sunset Magazine Wine Competition - Spring 2013

Silver Medal

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2010 Merlot, Behler
Sonoma Valley

2013 Dallas Morning News and TexSom Wine Competition - March 2013

Gold Medal

2013 Wine Club Release


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2010 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Sonoma County

2013 Dallas Morning News and TexSom Wine Competition - March 2013

Silver Medal

 

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2010 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Sonoma County

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Double Gold Medal

 

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2010 Claret
Sonoma County

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Double Gold Medal

 

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2010 Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Double Gold Medal

 

2013 Wine Club Release

 


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2010 Port
Sonoma County

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Gold Medal

 

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2010 Zindandel, Montecillo Vineyard, Kaarin's Terrace
Sonoma Valley

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Gold Medal

 

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2011 Estate Cuvee Blanc
Sonoma Valley

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Gold Medal


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2010 Zinfandel, Three Valleys
Sonoma County

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Silver Medal

 

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2011 Chardonnay
Sonoma County

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Silver Medal

 

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2010 Zinfandel, Rowe Vineyard
Sonoma Valley

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Bronze Medal

 

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2010 Anthem Meritage
Sonoma Valley

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Bronze Medal

 

Available in 2013


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2010 Zinfandel, Amann Vineyard
Dry Creek Valley

2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2013

Bronze Medal

 

Available in 2013


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2010 Zinfandel, Amann Vineyard
Dry Creek Valley

Wine Spectator - January 2013

89 Points

 

“Focused and tightly structured, with floral black cherry and toasted vanilla aromas, offering raspberry, mineral and dried herb flavors. Finishes with firm tannins. Best after 2014. 300 cases made.” –TF

Available in 2013


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2010 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Sonoma County

Wine Spectator - December 2012

89 points

A zesty Zin, offering floral black cherry and toasted sage aromas, with lively, well-balanced flavors of plum, licorice and fresh pepper. Drink now through 2019.  -TF

Available in 2013

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2010 Anthem Meritage
Sonoma Valley

Wine Enthusiast - December 2012

90 Points

 

Available in 2013


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2010 Zindandel, Montecillo Vineyard, Kaarin's Terrace
Sonoma Valley

Wine Enthusiast - December 2012

89 Points

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2009 Zinfandel, Tres Viejos
Sonoma County

Sunset International Wine Competition - November 2012

Silver Medal

 

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2010 Chardonnay
Sonoma County

Sunset International Wine Competition - November 2012

Silver Medal

 

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2010 Chardonnay, Behler
Sonoma County

Sunset International Wine Competition - November 2012

Silver Medal

 

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2009 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Sonoma County

Sunset International Wine Competition - November 2012

Bronze Medal

 

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2010 Zindandel, Montecillo Vineyard, Kaarin's Terrace
Sonoma Valley

Wine Spectator - October 2012

91 Points

Jammy and quite ripe, but still focused and sleek, with bold huckleberry and spicy oak aromas and luscious raspberry, vanilla and toast flavors. Tannins sneak in on the finish. Drink now through 2018. 700 cases made. -T.F.

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2009 Merlot, Behler
Sonoma Valley

2012 Sonoma County Harvest Fair - October 2012

Best of Class & Double Gold

 

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2010 Zindandel, Montecillo Vineyard, Kaarin's Terrace
Sonoma Valley

2012 Sonoma County Harvest Fair - October 2012

Gold Medal

 

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2010 Zinfandel
Dry Creek Valley

2012 Sonoma County Harvest Fair - October 2012

Gold Medal

 

Available in 2013


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2010 Zinfandel, Rowe Vineyard
Sonoma Valley

2012 Sonoma County Harvest Fair - October 2012

Gold Medal

 

Available in 2013


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2010 Zinfandel, Three Valleys
Sonoma County

2012 Sonoma County Harvest Fair - October 2012

Gold Medal

 

Available in 2013

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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lagomarsino
Russian River Valley

2012 Sonoma County Harvest Fair - October 2012

Silver Medal

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2009 Port
Sonoma County

2012 Sonoma County Harvest Fair - October 2012

Silver Medal

 

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2010 Zindandel, Montecillo Vineyard, Kaarin's Terrace
Sonoma Valley

2012 International Women's Wine Competition - October 2012

Best of Class & Gold Medal

Category: Zinfandel >$20.01

Available in 2013

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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma Valley

2012 International Women's Wine Competition - October 2012

Best of Class & Gold Medal

 

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2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lagomarsino
Russian River Valley

2012 International Women's Wine Competition - October 2012

Silver Medal

 

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2009 Merlot, Behler
Sonoma Valley

2012 International Women's Wine Competition - October 2012

Silver Medal

 

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2010 Zinfandel, Three Valleys
Sonoma County

2012 International Women's Wine Competition - October 2012

Silver Medal

 

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2009 Old Vines Zinfandel, Pagani Vineyard
Sonoma Valley

2012 Orange County Wine Competition - June 2012

Gold Medal

 

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2009 Zinfandel, Tres Viejos
Sonoma County

2012 Orange County Wine Competition - June 2012

4 Star Gold Medal

 

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2009 Zinfandel, Tres Viejos
Sonoma County

Best of the Bay Zinfandel Challenge - Summer 2012

Gold Medal

 

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2009 Zinfandel, Tres Viejos
Sonoma County

North of the Gate Wine Competition - Summer 2012

Gold Medal

 

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2010 Chardonnay
Sonoma County

2012 Orange County Wine Competition - June 2012

Gold Medal

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2009 Old Vines Zinfandel, Pagani Vineyard
Sonoma Valley

Wine Enthusiast - March 2012

93 Points

 

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2009 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Sonoma County

Wine Enthusiast - March 2012

89 Points

Editors' Choice Award

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2009 Zinfandel, Montecillo Vineyard Kaarin's Terrace
Sonoma Valley

Wine Enthusiast - March 2012

88 Points

Category: Zinfandel


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2009 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Sonoma County

Wine & Spirits Magazine - February 2012

91 Points

 

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2009 Zinfandel, Tres Viejos
Sonoma County

Wine & Spirits Magazine - February 2012

91 Points

 

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2009 Port
Sonoma County

2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2012

Double Gold

 

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2009 Zinfandel, Tres Viejos
Sonoma County

2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2012

Gold Medal

 

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2010 Chardonnay, Behler
Sonoma County

2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2012

Gold Medal

 

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2009 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Sonoma County

2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2012

Silver Medal

 

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2010 Chardonnay
Sonoma County

2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2012

Silver Medal

 

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2010 Chardonnay
Sonoma County

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - Fall 2011

Best of Class

 

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2009 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Sonoma County

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - Fall 2011

Gold Medal

 

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2009 Zinfandel, Montecillo Vineyard Kaarin's Terrace
Sonoma Valley

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - Fall 2011

Gold Medal

 

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2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Wine & Spirits - June 2011

90 Points

“A powerful wine based on ripe, silken, savory tannin, this has plushness built right into its structure. The purple fruit is tense, held tight within a bit of reduction. Decant it for braised short ribs, or put a bottle away to see what it might become.”


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2008 Zinfandel, Tres Viejos
Sonoma County

Wine & Spirits - Spring 2011

93 Points

"Tom Mackey and his team select their top three old-vine zinfandel sites for Tres Viejos."

 

This is a classic old-vine Zinfandel with aromas of black plum compote, cinnamon and  cardamom. On the palate, blackberry, cedar, and sweet tobacco combine with a hint of clove.

 


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2007 Zinfandel, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Wine Spectator - Winter 2010

89 Points

St. Francis shows that there are plenty of good 2007 Zinfandels in the pipeline with Sonoma County Wild Oak Old Vines 2007, a zesty and slightly untamed red.

Briary aromas of black raspberry and cracked pepper lead to lively wild berry, anise and toasty sage flavors that finish with a hint of rustic tannins. Drink now through 2016. - T.F.


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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Beverage Dynamics Magazine - December 2010

4 stars, 91 Points

“Shows an intense red ruby, nose of cassis, figs and pine tree notes, vanilla and candied cherries.  On the palate it is dry and full, ‘meaty’ with white pepper, pine tree oil and minerality.  Tannins feel ‘alive’ giving the wine structure and length.”


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2007 Claret
Sonoma County

Beverage Dynamics Magazine - December 2010

4 stars, 90 points

“This well-made, deftly crafted wine has superb upfront fruit, with more fruit tannins than wood tannins; exhibits superb depth and length of flavor and a finish that is sure to please even the most finicky of palates.”

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2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Wine Enthusiast - October 2010

90 Points

Enormously rich and ripe, with waves of blackberries, cherries, licorice, chocolate and cedary oak influences. Feels dry and lush in the mouth, but very tannic, giving a sandpapery astringency. You can drink it now with a good steak, but this Cab should develop through 2013, at least. - S.H.


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2007 Old Vines Zinfandel
Sonoma County

Quarterly Review of Wines - Winter 2010

Best Buys

Winemaker Mackey knows his Zins. Rich, lush, with black fruit and mocha notes. Fine Finish.

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2008 Zinfandel, Montecillo Vineyard
Sonoma Valley

Wine Spectator - October 2010

90 Points

"A zesty, distinctive red, with pomegranate, cherry and black licorice aromas and ripe, supple wild berry, toasty dill and sage flavors. "


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2008 Zinfandel, Pagani Vineyard
Sonoma Valley

Wine Spectator - October 2010

90 Points

"A zesty, distinctive red, with pomegranate, cherry and black licorice aromas and ripe, supple wild berry, toasty dill and sage flavors."


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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lagomarsino Vineyard
Russian River Valley

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Gold Medal

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon


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2007 Claret
Sonoma County

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Bordeaux Blends

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2007 Meritage, Anthem
Sonoma Valley

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Bronze Medal

Category: Bordeaux Blends


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2007 Port
Sonoma County

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Bronze Medal

Category: Port


Image for wine "2007 Syrah, Wild Oak"

2007 Syrah, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Gold Medal

Category: Syrah/Shiraz


Image for wine "2007 Zinfandel, Rowe Vineyard"

2007 Zinfandel, Rowe Vineyard
Sonoma Valley

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Gold Medal

Category: Zinfandel


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2007 Zinfandel, Tres Viejos
Sonoma County

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Zinfandel


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2008 Old Vines Zinfandel
Sonoma County

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Zinfandel


Image for wine "2008 Sangiovese, Caro Santo"

2008 Sangiovese, Caro Santo
Sonoma Valley

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Best of Class

Category: Sangiovese


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2008 Zinfandel, Montecillo Vineyard
Sonoma Valley

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Bronze Medal

Category: Zinfandel


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2009 Chardonnay
Sonoma County

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Bronze Medal

Category: Chardonnay


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2009 Chardonnay, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Bronze Medal

Category: Chardonnay


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2009 Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County

Sonoma County Harvest Fair - September 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Sauvignon Blanc


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2006 Merlot, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Quarterly Review of Wines (QRW) - Summer 2010

5 Stars

"Deep, rich, resonant, earthy, black cherry and toasted oak flavors."


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2006 Syrah, Sonoma County
Sonoma County

Quarterly Review of Wines (QRW) - Summer 2010

5 Stars

"Big, rich, resolute, blackberry, spice and toasted nut flavors."


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2006 Syrah, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Quarterly Review of Wines (QRW) - Summer 2010

5 Stars

"Lush, silky, mouthcoating, black fruit, chocolate and nutty oak vanillin flavors."


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2006 Zinfandel, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Quarterly Review of Wines (QRW) - Summer 2010

4 Stars

"Rich, round, lush, black fruit, cocoa and spice flavors."


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2006 Cabernet Franc, McCoy Vineyard
Sonoma County

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Cabernet Franc
 


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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lagomarsino Vineyard
Russian River Valley

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon ($20.01 & over)


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2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Double Gold Medal- Best of Class

Category: Cabernet Sauvignon ($20.01 & over)


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2006 Petite Sirah
Dry Creek Valley

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Bronze Medal

Category: Petite Sirah
 


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2006 Red Wine, Rockpile Vineyard
Rockpile

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Red Bordeaux Blends ($20.01 & over)


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2006 Syrah, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Bronze Medal

Category: Syrah/Shiraz (>$20)
 


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2006 Zinfandel, Bacchi Vineyard
Russian River Valley

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Zinfandel (>$20.00)
 


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2006 Zinfandel, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Zinfandel (>$20.00)
 


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2007 Claret
Sonoma County

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Bronze Medal

Category: Red Bordeaux Blends ($20.01 & over)

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2007 Zinfandel, Rowe Vineyard
Sonoma Valley

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Gold Medal

Category: Zinfandel (>$20.00)
 


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2008 Chardonnay
Sonoma County

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Chardonnay ($10.01-$20)


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2008 Chardonnay, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

West Coast Wine Competition - May 2010

Silver Medal

Category: Chardonnay ($20.01 & over)
 


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2006 "Old Vines" Zinfandel
Sonoma County

Beverage Dynamics - March 2010

92 Points

"Flank steaks and veal chops meet their match in this peppery, black-fruited Sonoma red; plush and briary zinfandel fruitiness is darkened by the presence of petite sirah and alicante bouschet, and polished by spicy toasted oak notes from 15 months of barrel age."


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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Wine Enthusiast - December 2009

90 Points

"A good Cab, dry and balanced, whose tannins are richly impressive and sweet. Shows a good tension between the oak and the ripe black currants. Easy to like, and should develop for a few years."
 


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2007 Zinfandel, Montecillo Vineyard
Sonoma Valley

Wine Spectator - November 2009

92 Points

"Big, zesty and supple, with blackberry cobbler and licorice aromas and complex flavors of huckleberry and cracked pepper beef that finish with ripe but briary tannins." —Tim Fish


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2006 Chardonnay
Sonoma County

Wine & Spirits - Fall 2009

4 Stars

"Champions of Value: Selections from wines recommended over the past two years"


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2005 Chardonnay, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Wine & Spirits - Fall 2009

3 Stars

"Champions of Value: Selections from wines recommended over the past two years"


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2008 Sauvignon Blanc
Sonoma County

Sonoma Valley Wine Competition - "Summer Tastes" - August 2009

GOLD Award

 

 


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2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Quarterly Review of Wines - Summer 2009

5 Stars

"Big, rich, black fruit flavors; deep, chewy and well concentrated with a long finish."

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2007 Chardonnay, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Quarterly Review of Wines - Summer 2009

5 Stars

"Rich, buttery, concentrated, nutty and elegant."

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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Wine Enthusiast - October, 2008

Rated "91"

The grapes for this interesting and compelling Cab come from mall over the county, including Russian River Valley, Rockpile and the Mayacamas Mountains. The winemaker’s blending expertise shows in the wine’s delicious balance. Dry and zesty, it show classic flavors of black currant, cedar and plums., with a rich, complex finish of dusty spices.


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2005 Old Vines Zinfandel, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Wine Enthusiast - September, 2008

Rated "88"

Soft in texture, this Zin has flavors of freshly crushed, ripe blackberries, cherries and raspberries, cocoa and black pepper, with a burnt brown-butter, baked pastry crust edge. It’s pretty tannic, which makes it a good foil for rich meats and cheeses.


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2006 Chardonnay
Sonoma County

Wine Enthusiast - September, 2008

Rated "89"

The dryness and minerality of this wine, combined with its clean, brisk elegance, make it a very nice partner for shellfish. The flavors are lemons, limes and ripe, crisp white peaches.


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2004 Syrah, Sonoma County
Sonoma County

Quarterly Review of Wines - Summer, 2008

5 Stars

Big, rich, ripe, juicy, black fruit and sweet oak vanillin flavors.


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2004 Zinfandel, Pagani Vineyard Reserve
Sonoma Valley

Quarterly Review of Wines - Summer, 2008

5 Stars

Big, deep, rich, long, black plum, French roast and nutty oak flavors.


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2004 Cabernet Sauvignon
Sonoma County

Quarterly Review of Wines - Summer, 2008

4 Stars - Best Value

100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Big, rich, plush, texturous, black fruit, nutty oak and chocolate flavors.


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2004 Zinfandel, Pagani Vineyard Reserve
Sonoma Valley

Quarterly Review of Wines - Summer 2008

5 Stars

Big, deep, rich, long, black plum, French roast and nutty oak flavors.


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2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Wild Oak,
Sonoma County

Wine News Buyline - October, 2007

Rated "93"

Impressions of black cherry support an oaky core with berry and spice scents. Lush texture is enhanced by 15 percent merlot. Tart cherry and red currant notes dominate the finish with beautifully balanced cedar and supporting acidity.


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2005 Chardonnay, Wild Oak
Sonoma County

Wine & Spirits - October, 2007

Rated "90"

Vinous in the mode of a fine St. Veran, this is leesy and clean with fresh pear and yellow herb scents.  There’s a wheatlike tone to the lees, adding complexity for sautéed calamari steaks or Dungeness crab.


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2003 Syrah, Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley

winereviewonline.com - May, 2006

Rated "91"

A deep black-ruby color, rimmed with bright purple, distinguishes this juicy Syrah. The aromas are deep-set ripe raspberry and subtle black pepper woodsy notes. There are ample tannins to support the fleshy bright berry flavors and despite the 14.8 percent alcohol this good-value wine shows no heat. As Sammy Davis once famously said, "If you don't like this, you don't like chicken on Sunday."


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2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
Sonoma County

Wine Spectator - January, 2006

Rated "90"

Aromas of mocha, currant, dill and herb are rich and concentrated on the palate, revealing a dense, complex core of flavor that keeps building on a long, integrated finish.  Very impressive.  Drink now through 2009.


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2001 Cabernet Sauvignon, Nuns Canyon Reserve, Sonoma Valley
Sonoma County

The Wine Report - December, 2005

Rated "94"

"This stunning dark-purple hunk opened up with a pungent molten core of dark cherry, blackberries covered in sumptuous chocolate and a minty undercurrent. The panelists were captivated by the "fruit-forward attack" that continued on the palate with flavors of dark fruit, cassis and caramel with spiced vanilla. Its finish ended slowly and majestically."


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2002 Zinfandel, Pagani Vineyard Reserve,
Sonoma County

The Wine Report - October, 2005

Rated "89"

Medium-bodied with a “great backbone,” one panelist declared this inky purple wine as “pleasant and drinkable…It makes me want to jump in.” It had complex aromas of dark berries, dried fruits, cassis, black pepper, earth, vanilla and soy. “Smooth, but forceful and exciting” flavors of chocolate, spiced raspberry jam, baked cherries, dried apricot, cloves, vanilla and raisin faded into a woody, fruity finish with highlighted by clove, dried fruit, black cherry, vanilla and oak


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2002 Zinfandel, Old Vines, Sonoma County
Sonoma County

Wine & Spirits - October 2005

Rated "92"

With an opaque, ruby center that faded to a beautiful purple rim, this wine issued aromas of blackberry, chocolate, vanilla and oak. The panel praised its intense flavors of berry fruits, tobacco, berry jam and burnt cedar. Mouth filling and balanced, the wine’s finish left remnants of pepper, prune and vanilla on the finish.


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2002 Chardonnay, Behler Reserve, Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley

Wine & Spirits Magazine - April, 2005

Rated "90"

Ripened to peach and roasted apple flavors, this is on its way to tropical but never crosses the line. The warmth of alcohol gives it a broad texture, while the fruit remains firm, ready for chicken tetrazzini with fresh herbs and cream.


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2003 Chardonnay, Behler Reserve, Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley

Quarterly Reviews of Wine - April, 2005

5 Stars

Best of Best in California


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2001 Syrah, Nuns Canyon Vineyard, Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley

Wine Enthusiast - December, 2004

Rated "92"

An interesting wine that that flirts with greatness. It's obviously pedigreed, with a very fine balance of strong tannins, acidity and plummy, blackberry fruit, and has been well-oaked.


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1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Kings Ridge Vineyard, Sonoma County
Sonoma County

Wine Access Magazine - October 11, 2004

Rated "92"

Aged for 30 months in barrel and 14 months in bottle before release. Black, cherry, cassis aromas with minty, spicy, peppery, sandalwood, vanilla, licorice streaks – very aromatic. Rich, fat, intense but slightly dry and tannic. Big cassis jam, sandalwood, peppery, minty, black cherry, mocha, cedar flavors. Very spicy, vanilla, cinnamon sandalwood aftertaste.


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1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Nuns Canyon Reserve, Sonoma Valley
Sonoma County

WINE ENTHUSIAST - November 15, 2003

Rated "92"

This is a very good wine, but a young one. It tastes immature now, with its brash, dusty tannins that hide the underlying plum, currant and herb flavors. Even with the softness of its acids, it calls for time in the cellar to open up its hidden treasures. Try after 2005.


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2001 Chardonnay, Behler Reserve, Sonoma Valley
Sonoma Valley

Wine Spectator - October, 2003

Rated "90"

A very stylish wine, with fresh citrus blossom scents and a lively citrus, lemon and nectarine core of fruit that veers away from being tart, holding a nice beam of flavors, picking up traces of green apple and spice on the finish.


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2001 Zinfandel, Old Vines, Sonoma County
Sonoma County

The Wine Advocate - October, 2003

Rated "89"

Robert Parker —A dark plum/purple color is accompanied by big smoky, earthy nose revealing aromas of pepper, black cherries, and earth. This spicy, dense, full-bodied, macho Zin should be drunk over the next four years.


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2000 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
Sonoma County

WINE ENTHUSIAST - September 2003

Rated "90"

A blend of the big three Cabernet valleys, Alexander, Sonoma and Dry Creek. Polished and elegant, with good berry flavors balanced and green olive, dill, unsweetened chocolate and earth. Feels plush in the mouth, smooth and soft, but complex. Good enough for your best fare.

 

 

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