Hot Accolades

98 POINTS | DOUBLE GOLD Doña Sol 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair Wine Competition 2011

95 POINTS | GOLD Estrella 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair Wine Competition 2011
95 POINTS | GOLD | BEST OF CLASS | BEST OF REGION
   Fat Cat 2009 Pinot Grigio Cal State Fair Wine Competition 2011
95 POINTS | GOLD Grand Cru 2009 White Zinfandel Cal State Fair Wine Competition 2011
95 POINTS | GOLD Motos Liberty 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair Wine Competition 2011
95 POINTS | PLATINUM Motos Liberty 2009 Pinot Grigio Consumer Wine Awards Lodi 2011
95 POINTS Robert Hall 2006 Vintage Port California State Fair Wine Competition 2011
95 POINTS | GOLD Silver Ridge 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair Wine Competition 2011

94 POINTS | GOLD | BEST OF CLASS Coastal Ridge 2008 Shiraz Cal State Fair WC 2011
94 POINTS | GOLD Curtis 2007 Grenache California State Fair 2011
94 POINTS | GOLD | BEST of CLASS Domaine Laurier 2007 Merlot LA Int'l WC 2011
94 POINTS Evohé 2009 Garnacha Quarterly Review of Wines, Spring 2011
94 POINTS | GOLD Grand Cru 2008 Syrah Cal State Fair Wine Competition 2011
94 POINTS | GOLD | BEST OF CLASS | BEST OF REGION
   Napa Ridge 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Cal State Fair Wine Competition 2011
94 POINTS | GOLD | BEST of CLASS Motos Liberty 2009 Moscato LA Int'l WC 2011
94 POINTS Picket Fence 2009 Pinot Noir Quarterly Review of Wines, Spring 2011
94 POINTS Picket Fence 2009 Chardonnay Quarterly Review of Wines, Spring 2011
94 POINTS | GOLD Rutherford Vintners 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair Wine Competition 2011
94 POINTS | GOLD Rutherford Vintners 2007 Merlot Cal State Fair Wine Competition 2011

93 POINTS Curtis 2007 Grenache Wine & Spirits Magazine, May 2011
93 POINTS | GOLD | BEST of CLASS Domaine Laurier 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon LA Int'l WC 2011
93 POINTS | GOLD | BEST of CLASS White Truck 2008 Chardonnay LA Int'l WC 2011
93 POINTS | GOLD Forest Glen 2009 Pinot Noir LA Int'l WC 2011
TOP 100 WINES OF 2011 | 93 POINTS Patianna 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 31, 2011
93 POINTS Patianna 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Wine Enthusiast, July 2011
93 POINTS | GOLD Picket Fence 2009 Pinot Noir LA Int'l WC 2011
93 POINTS Wild Hare NV Petite Sirah Cal State Fair WC 2011

92 POINTS Capricho de Landaluce 2005 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
92 POINTS Capricho de Landaluce 2005 Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
92 POINTS Coastal Ridge 2009 Pinot Grigio Cal State Fair WC 2011
92 POINTS Cosme Palacio 1894 2007 White Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, 2011
92 POINTS Cosme Palacio 1894 2008 White Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
92 POINTS Curtis 2010 Heritage Blanc James Suckling, 2011
92 POINTS Curtis 2007 Grenache Meredith May, The Tasting Panel Magazine
92 POINTS Evohé 2009 Bajo Aragon Garnacha Penin Guide to the Wines of Spain 2011
92 POINTS | GOLD Napa Ridge 2007 Merlot LA Int'l WC 2011
92 POINTS | GOLD Napa Ridge 2009 Chardonnay LA Int'l WC 2011
92 POINTS | GOLD PKNT 2010 Carmenere LA Int'l WC 2011
92 POINTS | BEST OF THE BEST Robert Hall 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Connection, Winter 2011
92 POINTS Robert Hall 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Connection, Late Summer 2011
92 POINTS | GOLD Wild Hare NV Petite Sirah LA Int'l WC 2011

91 POINTS Bodegas Palacio Reserva Especial 2006 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
91 POINTS Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Rouge 2009 Wine Spectator Insider, November 16, 2011
91 POINTS Contemassi Brunello di Montalcino 2005 The Tasting Panel, 2011
91 POINTS | BEST BUY Filus 2010 Torrontes Wine & Spirits Magazine
91 POINTS | GOLD Harlow Ridge 2009 Pinot Grigio Consumer Wine Awards Lodi 2011
91 POINTS | GOLD Laurier 2007 Chardonnay LA Int'l WC 2011
91 POINTS Laurier 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Cal State Fair WC 2011
91 POINTS | GOLD | BEST of CLASS Medrano 2010 Torrontes LA Int'l WC 2011
91 POINTS Montpellier 2009 Shiraz Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
91 POINTS Napa Ridge 2007 Syrah Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
91 POINTS | GOLD Napa Ridge Napa Valley 2009 Cab Sauv Consumer Wine Awards Lodi 2011
91 POINTS | GOLD Napa Ridge Napa Valley 2007 Syrah Consumer Wine Awards Lodi 2011
91 POINTS Patianna 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Editor's Choice, Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast
91 POINTS Silver Ridge 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Cal State Fair WC 2011
91 POINTS Silver Ridge 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair WC 2011
91 POINTS Viña Mayor Toro Vendimia Seleccionada 2008 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011

90 POINTS Clos de Nouys 2009 Vouvray Sec Wine Spectator, June 15, 2011
90 POINTS Contemassi Chianti Classico Riserva 2007 The Tasting Panel, November 2011
90 POINTS Cosme Palacio 1894 2007 White Wine Spectator, 2011
90 POINTS Cosme Palacio 1894 2008 Red Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
90 POINTS Curtis 2010 Viognier James Suckling
90 POINTS Fat Cat 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
90 POINTS ForestVille 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
90 POINTS Forest Glen 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
90 POINTS Glorioso Gran Reserva 2004 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
90 POINTS Green Truck 2009 Organic Zinfandel Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
90 POINTS Masked Rider 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
90 POINTS Masked Rider 2007 Zinfandel Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
90 POINTS Montpellier 2009 Shiraz Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
90 POINTS Clos de Nouys Brut Tony Aspler, The Wine Guy, February 7, 2011
90 POINTS | GOLD Domaine Laurier 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Consumer Wine Awards Lodi 2011
90 POINTS Fincas de Landaluce 2006 Peñin Guide to the Wines of Spain 2011
90 POINTS | GOLD Forest Glen 2009 Pinot Grigio Consumer Wine Awards Lodi 2011
90 POINTS | BEST VALUE Filus 2008 Reserve Malbec Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
90 POINTS | BEST BUY Filus 2007 Malbec Wine & Spirits, June 2010
90 POINTS Filus 2010 Torrontes Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
90 POINTS Clos de Nouys 2009 Vouvray Sec Wine Spectator 2010
90 POINTS Crane Lake 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS Crane Lake 2009 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS Estrella 2009 White Zinfandel Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS Harlow Ridge 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS Harlow Ridge 2009 Petite Sirah Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS Green Truck 2009 Petite Sirah Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS | BEST BUY Laurier 2007 Pinot Noir Wine & Spirits, December 2010
90 POINTS Napa Creek 2009 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS Montresor 2005 Amarone Capitel della Crosara Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide, Dec 2011
90 POINTS Montresor 2006 Amarone Riserva del Fondatore Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide, Dec 2011
90 POINTS Motos Liberty 2009 Pinot Grigio Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS | SMART BUY Motos Liberty 2008 Pinot Noir Pinot Report, Issue #64, April 15, 2010
90 POINTS | BEST OF CLASS Pink Truck 2009 Pink Wine Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS Red Truck 2008 Red Table Wine Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS Robert Hall Winery 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel May 2011
90 POINTS | BEST BUY Rock Hollow 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Enthusiast Magazine, 2011
90 POINTS Rock Hollow 2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
90 POINTS Rutherford Vintners 2008 Pinot Noir Cal State Fair WC 2011
90 POINTS Viña Mayor Crianza 2006 Wine Enthusiast, 2011
90+ POINTS Viña Mayor Reserva 2005 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
90 POINTS Viña Mayor Barrel Fermented 2009 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
90 POINTS Wild Hare NV Zinfandel Cal State Fair WC 2011

89 POINTS | BEST OF THE BEST Allure NV Pink Moscato Wine Connection, Winter 2011
89 POINTS | FEATURED WINE | TOP 10 Allure NV Pink Moscato Wine Connection, Late Summer 2011
89 POINTS | TOP 7 RED WINES Carmenet 2009 Zinfandel Wine Connection, Late Summer 2011
89 POINTS | BEST OF THE BEST Carmenet Reserve 2009 Chardonnay Wine Connection, Winter 2011
89 POINTS Carmenet Reserve 2009 Chardonnay Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS | BEST OF THE BEST Carmenet Reserve 2009 Zinfandel Wine Connection, Winter 2011
89 POINTS Coastal Ridge 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Coastal Ridge 2009 Gewurztraminer Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Coastal Ridge 2009 Merlot Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Cosme Palacio Reserva 2006 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
89 POINTS Coastal Ridge 2009 White Zinfandel Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS | HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Curtis 2007 Ambassador's Syrah California Grapevine
89 POINTS Curtis 2009 Roussanne Rhone Report, December 2010
89 POINTS Crane Lake 2009 Pinot Grigio Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Dona Sol 2009 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Dona Sol 2008 Sweet Red Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Dona Sol 2009 White Zinfandel Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Fat Cat 2009 Pinot Noir Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Fat Cat 2009 Merlot Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Forest Glen 2009 Merlot Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Forest Glen 2009 Pinot Noir Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS ForestVille 2010 Riesling Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Hacienda NV Brut Methode Champenoise Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Hacienda 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Hacienda 2009 Chardonnay Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Harlow Ridge 2010 Pinot Noir Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Laurier 2007 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Montpellier 2009 Chardonnay Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Montpellier 2009 Merlot Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Montpellier 2009 Viognier Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Motos Liberty 2008 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Motos Liberty 2008 Chardonnay Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Napa Ridge Napa Valley 2009 Chardonnay Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Napa Ridge Napa Valley 2007 Merlot Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Napa Ridge Napa Valley 2009 Pinot Noir Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Picket Fence 2009 Pinot Noir Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS | BEST BUY Picket Fence 2009 Pinot Noir Wine & Spirits, June 2011
89 POINTS Clos de Nouys 2009 Demi Sec Wine Spectator, May 31, 2011
89 POINTS Château de la Roche Tony Aspler, The Wine Guy, February 7, 2011
89 POINTS Clos de Nouys 2009 Demi Sec Tony Aspler, The Wine Guy, February 7, 2011
89 POINTS Patianna 2004 Fairbairn Ranch Syrah Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
89 POINTS | BEST VALUE Filus 2007 Reserve Malbec Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
89 POINTS Napa Creek 2007 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Napa Creek 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Robert Hall 2009 Viognier Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel, April 2011
89 POINTS Rock Hollow 2009 Chardonnay Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Rutherford Vintners 2007 Merlot Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
89 POINTS Santa Carolina 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Spectator, June 2011
89 POINTS Silver Ridge 2007 Syrah Cal State Fair WC 2011
89 POINTS Viña Mayor Crianza 2007 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011

88 POINTS | TOP SPARKLING WINES Allure NV Moscato Wine Connection, Winter 2011
88 POINTS Coastal Ridge 2010 Riesling Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Cosme Palacio Vendimia Seleccionada Red 2008 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
88 POINTS | BEST OF CLASS Crane Lake 2010 Sangiovese Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Curtis 2007 Ambassador's Vineyard Syrah Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine
88 POINTS Fat Cat 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Fat Cat 2009 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Forest Glen 2009 'Forest Fire' White Merlot Wine Connection, Late Summer 2011
88 POINTS Forest Glen 2009 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Forest Glen 2010 Pinot Grigio Tehachapi Clone Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
88 POINTS ForestVille 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS ForestVille 2009 Pinot Grigio Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Filus 2009 Reserve Malbec Wine Spectator, November 15, 2011
88 POINTS Filus 2008 Reserve Malbec Wine Enthusiast, March 2011
88 POINTS Filus 2008 Torrontes Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
88 POINTS Hacienda 2009 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Hacienda 2009 Riesling Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Laurier 2007 Pinot Noir Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS | BEST BUY Masked Rider 2009 Pinot Noir Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide, Dec 2011
88 POINTS Masked Rider 2008 Zinfandel Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Motos Liberty 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Napa Creek 2009 Chardonnay Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Napa Landing 2007 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Napa Landing 2009 Sauvignon Blanc Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Red Truck 2009 Red Table Wine Wine Connection, Winter 2011
88 POINTS Red Truck 2008 Merlot Cal State Fair WC 2011
88 POINTS Roc de Châteauvieux 2010 Sauvignon Blanc Tony Aspler, February 7, 2011
88 POINTS Roc de Châteauvieux 2008 Vouvray Wine Spectator, February 2011
88 POINTS Robert Hall 2009 Viognier Wine & Spirits, August 2011
88+ POINTS Secreto Roble Frances 2009 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
88 POINTS Secreto Tinto Roble 2007 Wine Spectator, 2011
88 POINTS Silver Ridge 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
88 POINTS Viña Mayor Gran Reserva 2003 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
88 POINTS Viña Mayor Roble 2009 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
88 POINTS Wild Hare NV Chardonnay Cal State Fair WC 2011

87 POINTS Curtis 2007 Grenache Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine
87 POINTS Curtis 2007 Crossroads Syrah Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine
87 POINTS Curtis 2009 Roussanne Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine
87 POINTS Domaine Laurier NV Méthode Champenoise Quarterly Review of Wines, Summer 2011
87 POINTS Glorioso Reserva Especial 2006 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
87 POINTS Les Hospices 2010 Sancerre Blanc Wine Enthusiast, May 2011
87 POINTS Masked Rider 2007 Petite Sirah Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide, Dec 2011
87 POINTS Masseria del Fauno 2009 Primitivo Wine Enthusiast, June 2011
87 POINTS Masseria del Fauno 2009 Sangiovese Wine Enthusiast, June 2011
87 POINTS Montresor 2009 Ripasso Capitel della Crosara Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide, Dec 2011
87 POINTS Montresor 2008 Primo Ripasso Castelliere delle Guaite Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide, Dec 2011
87 POINTS Robert Hall 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Wine Enthusiast, June 2011
87 POINTS Robert Hall 2008 Syrah Wine Enthusiast, June 2011
87 POINTS Roc de Châteauvieux 2009 Malbec Wine Spectator, April 2011
87 POINTS Filus 2007 Malbec Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
87 POINTS Viña Mayor Tinto Roble 2008 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
87 POINTS Viña Mayor Verdejo 2010 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, July 2011
87 POINTS White Truck 2010 Moscato Wine Connection, Late Summer 2011
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HOT PROSPECTS AWARD Down Under Cellars Shanken News Daily, September 26, 2011
SUPREME | FIVE STARS Curtis 2007 Crossroads Syrah BevX.com
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED * * * * Patianna 2009 Sauvignon Blanc The Press Democrat, June 2011
TOP VALUES Clos de Nouys 2009 Vouvray Demi Sec Wine Spectator, June 15, 2011
TOP VALUES Roc de Châteauvieux 2008 Vouvray Wine Spectator, June 15, 2011
BEST VALUE The Chronicle Recommends Picket Fence RRV 2009 Pinot Noir SF Chronicle, 5/15/11
^{_{* * * * *}}FIVE STARS Les Hospices 2010 Sancerre Vinforum.no, March 8, 2011
WINE OF THE WEEK | TOP PICK ^{_{* * *½}} STARS ForestVille 2009 Sauvignon Blanc
               Press Democrat, April 6, 2011
IMPACT HOT BRAND AWARD Douglass Hill and Coastal Vines Impact and Market Watch 2011

^{_{* * *}} THREE STARS Capricho de Landaluce 2005 Decanter

BEST OF CLASS Motos Liberty 2009 Pinot Grigio San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2011

GOLDEN STATE WINERY HONOR 2010 Robert Hall Winery California State Fair WC 2010

GROWTH BRAND AWARD Rising Star 2011 Coastal Vines Beverage Dynamics/Cheers
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