Viognier

2006 Bien Nacido Vineyard

  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate #177, June 2008 – Scored 90 points
  • Laurie Daniel, May 2008 - Recommended

 

2005 Fralich Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2008 - Gold Medal 
  • Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, 2007 - Gold Medal

 

2005 Bien Nacido Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • Laura Ness, Appelation America - Recommended
  • San Francisco Chronical Wine Competition, 2006  – Silver Medal

 

2004 Reserve Fralich Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, June 2005 – Scored 89 points

 

2004 Fralich Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 2006 – Scored 88 points
  • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2007 - Silver Medal  

 

2003 Bien Nacido Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • New World International Wine Competition, 2005 – Gold Medal, Best of Class
  • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2006 – Gold Medal

 

2003 Fralich Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • New World International Wine Competition, 2006 – Gold Medal, Best of Class
  • Central Coast Wine Competition, 2006 - Gold Medal

 

Roussanne

2005 Paso Robles (SOLD OUT)

  • Anthony Dias Blue / Patterson's Beverage Journal, October 2006 - scored 90 points
  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, August 2007 – Scored 89 points
  • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2007 - Bronze Medal 

 

2004 Fralich Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • Recommended, Gourmet Magazine, July 2006 (pg. 68)
  • Recommended, 805Living Magazine, June 2006 (pg. 110)
  • Monterey Wine Competition, 2006 - Gold Medal & Best of Show White
  • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2006 - Silver Medal  
  • New World International Wine Competition, 2006 - Silver Medal  
  • Long Beach Grand Cru, 2005 - Silver Medal
  • Critics Challenge, 2006 - Critics Award

 

Rosé

2007 Rosé of Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara County

Not yet reviewed

 

2006 San Luis Obispo County (SOLD OUT)

  • Ken's Wine Guide - Scored 90 points
  • Anthony Dias Blue, Patterson's The Tasting Panel, June 2007 - Scored 89 points 
  • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2008 - Silver Medal  
  • Laura Ness, Appelation America - Recommended
  • Paul Lukacs, Wine Review Online - Scored 88 points
  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, August 2007 – Scored 87 points

 

2004 Paso Robles (SOLD OUT)

  • Long Beach Grand Cru, 2005 - Bronze Medal

 

Grenache

2005 Paso Robles

  • San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2008 - Gold Medal 
  • Laurie Daniel, June 2008 - Recommended 
  • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2008 - Bronze Medal 

 

2004 Paso Robles (SOLD OUT)

  • Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, 2007 - Silver Medal
  • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2007 - Bronze Medal    
  • Laurie Daniel's Local Wine Picks, The Tribune, Oct. 25, 2006 - Recommended 
  • Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 2006 – Scored 86 points

 

2003 Vista Creek Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • Critics Challenge, 2006 - Critics Platinum 
  • Finger Lakes International Wine Competition, 2006 – Gold Medal
  • Long Beach Grand Cru, 2005 – Gold Medal
  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, June 2005 – Scored 85 points

 

Syrah

2004 Paso Robles

  • Ken's Wine Guide, scored 90 points
  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, August 2007 – Scored 89 points
  • San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2008 - Bronze Medal  
  • Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, 2007 - Bronze Medal

 

2003 Reserve - Best Barrel Blend (Library)

  • International Wine Review, Report #4 Syrah: California and the Northwest - scored 90 points 
  • Alder Yarrow, Vinography, June 2007 - scored 9 to 9.5 
  • Recommended, 805Living Magazine, June 2006 (pg. 110) 
  • Critics Challenge, 2006 - Critics Platinum 
  • West Coast Wine Competition, 2006 - Double Gold Medal
  • Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 2006 – Scored 88 points
  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate, June 2005 – Scored 87 points

 

2003 French Camp Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • Orange County Fair Wine Competition, 2006 - Gold 
  • Critics Challenge, 2006 - Critics Gold 
  • International Wine Review, Report #4 Syrah: California and the Northwest - scored 88 points 
  • Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, August 2005 – Scored 88 points

 

2003 Fralich Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • International Wine Review, Report #4 Syrah: California and the Northwest - Scored 89 points 
  • Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, Sep/Oct 2006 – Scored 87 points

 

2002 Fralich Vineyard (SOLD OUT)

  • Long Beach Grand Cru, 2004 – Gold Medal
  • Steve Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, August 2005 – Scored 87 points
  • California Mid State Fair Syrah Challenge, 2004 – Silver Medal

 

Dessert Wine

2004 Nightcap (Fortified Late-harvest Syrah (SOLD OUT)

  • Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, 2007 - Silver Medal

 

Pinot Noir

2006 Fiddlestix Vineyard - Sta. Rita Hills

  • Laurie Daniel, March 2008 - Recommended
  • Prince of Pinot, Pinot File, July 2008 - Recommended
  • Wine Spectator, September 2008 - 87 points

 

2005 Fiddlestix Vyd. - Sta. Rita Hills (SOLD OUT)

  • Laura Ness, Appelation American - Recommended
  • Laurie Daniel, March 2008 - Recommended

 

Cabernet Sauvignon

2005 Starr Ranch - Paso Robles

  • New World International Wine Competition, 2008 - Silver medal

 

Zinfandel

2005 St. Peter of Alcantra - Paso Robles

  • San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2008 - Gold Medal 

 

Petite Sirah

2005 Paso Robles

  • Not yet reviewed

 

Rhône Red Blend

2006 Cerise

  • The Tasting Panel, June 2008 - Recommended

 

2005 Best Barrel Blend (Mourvedre/Syrah/Grenache)

  • Alder Yarrow, Vinography, March 2008 - Scored 9 points
  • New World International Wine Competition, 2008 - Silver medal
  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate #177, June 2008 – Scored 86 points 
  • Laurie Daniel, May 2008, Recommended

 

Rhône White Blend

2006 Cameo (Marsanne/Roussanne/Viognier)

  • Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate #177, June 2008 – Scored 89 points
  • New World International Wine Competition, 2008 - Bronze medal

 

Cabernet Franc

2005 Paso Del Sol Vineyard, Paso Robles

  • Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition 2008 - Silver medal