Not only does the above header rhyme (great: 2008), but it is true. 2008 was the last of the classic warm vintages that typify a Napa Valley harvest. The reds have great concentration, yet are all beautifully balanced at the same time. This is not an easy trick.
Since we sell the majority of our wines directly from the winery to individual consumers these days, you probably won’t see a lot of these wine reviews posted on the shelves of your favorite stores. I thought I would take a moment to gloat and list the spectacular press that we have received recently.
Wine & Spirits Magazine
First let me start with the fact that we were chosen as a ‘Winery of the Year’ by Wine and Spirits Magazine for the ninth time!!! According to their statistics, there are only 25 wineries – in the entire world - that have received this honor more times than us. And many of these are much older than we are. They also chose our wines as # 19 and #35 of the top Cabernet Sauvignon's of the year, and #1 top Red Blend of the year (The 2008 Reserve)
2008 Reserve:
98 POINTS! #7 of the top 100 wines of the year: – Wine Enthusiast
95 Points Top Red Blend of the Year – Wine and Spirits
2008 Agira Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon:
94 Points and ‘Cellar Selection’ – Wine Enthusiast
93 Points – Connoisseur’s Guide to California Wine
2008 Post Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon:
94 points – Wine Enthusiast
93 Points – Wine and Spirits Magazine
2008 Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon:
94 Points and ‘Cellar Selection – Wine Enthusiast
2008 Sori Bricco Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon:
94 Points and ‘Cellar Selection’ – Wine Enthusiast
2008 Spaulding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon:
91 Points - Connoisseur’s Guide to Cal. Wine
2008 DMD Cabernet Sauvignon:
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast
‘Best Buy’ AND 89 Points - Wine and Spirits Magazine
