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Recent Awards

2024 San Francisco Chronicle

DOUBLE GOLD
2021 Dry Riesling
2022 Gewurztraminer

GOLD
NV Cuvee Brut Rose

2023 North of the Gate

 BEST OF SHOW SPARKLING 98 PTS
Sparkling Cuvee Brut Rose

BEST OF CLASS, DOUBLE GOLD
Sparkling Cuvee Brut Rose
NV Cuvee Brut
2022 Chardonnay


2022 Just Wine Points
 

96 Points
2021 Sauvignon Blanc

97 Points
2021 Chardonnay
2021 Pinot Gris

90 Points
2021 Dry Riesling 

 2023 Toast of the Coast 

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 Pinot Gris 95 Pts
2022 Chardonnay 94 Pts
NV Cuvee Brut 94 Pts

Gold Medal, 90 Points 
2022 Sauvignon Blanc

Silver Medal
2021Sauvignon Blanc
2021 Chardonnay
2021 Dry Riesling
2019 Old Vine Zinfandel
2019 Pinot Noir

2022 San Diego Wine Challenge 

Gold Medal, 93 points
 2021 Pinot Gris

2022 Harvest Challenge

Gold Medal
2021 Dry Riesling
2021 Sauvignon Blanc

Silver Medal
2021 Pinot Noir
2021 Gewurztraminer
2020 Old Vine Zinfandel

2023 Mendocino County Fair

BEST OF CLASS
2022 Gewurztraminer

DOUBLE GOLD
2022 Gewurztraminer
2022 Sauvignon Blanc

Silver Medal
2022 Chardonnay
2021 Old Vine Zinfandel
2021 Dry Riesling
Cuvee Brut
Brut Rose

2022 North of the Gate

BEST OF CLASS, DOUBLE GOLD
2021 Sauvignon Blanc
2021 Dry Riesling

Gold Medal
2021 Chardonnay

2022 Sunset Int. Wine Competition

Gold Medal
2021 Sauvignon Blanc
2019 Pinot Noir
2019 Old Vine Zinfandel

Silver Medal
2021 Dry Riesling
2021 Pinot Gris
2021 Chardonnay
2021 Gewurztraminer
2020 Fontaine Rose

 


Complete Awards History

Silver Medal 2024 San Francisco Chronicle (2022 Vintage)
DOUBLE GOLD
2023 Mendocino County Fair (2022)
Silver Medal 
2023 International Women's Wine Competition (2022) 
Silver Medal
2023 OC Fair Wine Competition (2022)
GOLD MEDAL, 92 Points
2023 Sunset International Wine Competition (2022)
Silver Medal
2023 North of the Gate (2022)
GOLD MEDAL 
2023 Toast of the Coast (2022)
GOLD MEDAL, 92 Points
2022 Harvest Challenge (2021) "Classic Mendocino Sauv Blanc. Tropical, and lemongrass."
Silver Medal 2022 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2021)
GOLD MEDAL 2022 Alameda County Fair Wine Competition (2021) 
Silver Medal, 86 Points 2022 OC Fair Wine Competition (2021) 
GOLD MEDAL, 92 Points
 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition (2021)
DOUBLE GOLD, BEST OF CLASS 2022 North of the Gate (2021)
Silver Medal
 2022 San Diego Wine Challenge (2021)
96 Points
 2022 Just Wine Points (2021)
GOLD MEDAL, 90 Points
 2022 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge (2021)
Silver Medal 2022 Toast of the Coast (2021)
Silver Medal 2021 North of the Gate Wine Competition (2020)  
Gold Medal, 91 Points 2021 Sunset International Wine Competition (2020) 
Gold Medal, 90 Points 2021 International Women's Wine Competition (2020) 
97 Points Just Wine Points (2020) 
Silver Medal, 83 Points 2021 OC Fair Wine Competition (2020)  
91 Points & Editor’s Choice 2021 Wine Enthusiast (2020): “This well-concentrated and yet well-balanced wine shows honeydew melon and kiwi flavors on a medium body braced by mouthwatering acidity. It's a ripe expression that will please many.” 
95 Points 2020 Just Wine Points (2019) 
GOLD MEDAL 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2018) 
Silver Medal 2019 Harvest Challenge (2018) 
Silver Medal 2019 OC Fair Wine Competition (2018) 
Silver Medal 2019 North of the Gate Wine Competition (2018) 
Silver Medal 2019 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition (2017) 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2017) 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 Harvest Challenge (2017) 
DOUBLE GOLD 2018 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 OC Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 Harvest Challenge (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 Harvest Challenge (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 North of the Gate Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 San Diego Wine Challenge (2015) 
BEST OF CLASS 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2015) 
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL 2016 Mendocino County Fair (2015) 
Silver Medal, 87 Points 2016 California State Fair (2015) 
GOLD MEDAL 2016 International Craft Competition Awards (2014) 
Silver Medal 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2014) 
GOLD MEDAL 2015 International Craft Wine Competition (2014) 
GOLD MEDAL 2015 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2014) 
Silver Medal 2015 International Craft Wine Competition (2014) 
98 Points “Fresh grapefruit, lemon/lime, melon, orange blossoms, lemongrass and stone fruit. Crisp, clean and well-balanced, with nice vibrant fruit on the palate leading to a fruit-filled long, lingering finish.” Just Wine Points  
88 Points “Soft, crisp and fresh with notes of green apple, lemon tart, violet and spring peas.” – Catherine Fallis, MS; Planet Grape  

Silver Medal 2024 San Francisco Chronicle (2022 Vintage)
Silver Medal 2023 Mendocino County Fair (2022)
GOLD MEDAL 2023 International Women's Wine Competition (2022) "Meyer lemon, good acid, rich in texture, custardy, smooth finish"
GOLD MEDAL, 90 Points
2023 Sunset International Wine Competition(2022 Vintag
DOUBLE GOLD, BEST OF CLASS, 98 POINTS
2023 North of the Gate (2022)
Silver Medal
2023 Sunset International Wine Competition (2022)
DOUBLE GOLD 94 Points 
2023 Toast of the Coast (2022)
Silver Medal
2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2022)
GOLD MEDAL 2022 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2021)
Silver Medal, 86 Points 2022 OC Fair Wine Competition (2021)
Silver Medal
 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition (2021)
Gold Medal
 2022 North of the Gate (2021)
Silver Medal
 2022 San Diego Wine Challenge (2021)
97 Points
 2022 Just Wine Points (2021)
Silver Medal
 2022 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge (2021)
Silver Medal
 2022 Toast of the Coast (2021)
GOLD MEDAL, 91 Points 2021 North of the Gate Wine Competition (2020) 
DOUBLE GOLD, BEST OF CLASS, 95 Points 2021 Sunset Intl Wine Competition (2020) 
Silver Medal 2021 International Womens Wine Competition (2020) 
97 Points Just Wine Points (2020) 
Silver Medal, 86 Points 2021 OC Fair Wine Competition (2020) 
88 Points 2021 Wine Enthusiast (2020) 
96 Points 2020 Just Wine Points (2019) 
Silver Medal 2020 Sunset International Wine Comp (2019) 
DOUBLE GOLD 2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2018) 
Silver Medal 2019 OC Fair Wine Competition (2018) 
Silver Medal 2019 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2017) 
BEST OF CLASS 2018 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
DOUBLE GOLD 2018 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 OC Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 San Diego Wine Challenge (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2015)  
Silver Medal, 88 Points 2016 California State Fair (2015) 
Silver Medal 2016 New York International Wine Competition (2015)  
GOLD MEDAL 2016 International Craft Competition Awards (2014) 
Silver Medal 2015 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2014)  
98 Points “All fruit, no oak, in a superbly-crafted, well-balanced wine exhibiting crisp tropical fruit, apple, peach and pear flavors with light floral elements, ending in a finish that goes on and on and on.” – Just Wine Points  
90 Points “Crisp and delicious with notes of yellow apple, Bosc pear, and dried mango.” – Catherine Fallis, MS; Planet Grape 

 

GOLD MEDAL 2023 Mendocino County Fair (2022 Vintage)
GOLD MEDAL 2023 International Women's Wine Competition (2022) "Gala apples, floral, pecan, tart and juicy"
GOLD MEDAL, 90 Points 
2023 OC Fair Wine Competition (2022)
GOLD MEDAL, 91 Points 
2023 Sunset International Wine Competition (2022)
Silver Medal
2023 North of the Gate (2022)
DOUBLE GOLD 95 Points
2023 Toast of the Coast (2022)
BEST OF CLASS
2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2022)
GOLD MEDAL
 2022 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2021)
Silver Medal, 87 Points 2022 OC Fair Wine Competition (2021)
Silver Medal
 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition (2021) 
Silver Medal
 2022 North of the Gate (2021)
GOLD MEDAL, 93 Points
 2022 San Diego Wine Challenge (2021)
97 Points 2022 Just Wine Points (2021)
GOLD MEDAL, 94 Points 2022 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge (2021) 
GOLD MEDAL, 91 Points
 2022 Toast of the Coast (2021)
Bronze Medal 2021 North of the Gate Wine Competition (2020) 
Silver Medal 2021 Sunset International Wine Competition (2020) 
DOUBLE GOLD, 95 Points 2021 International Womens Wine Competition (2020) 
97 Points Just Wine Points (2020) 
87 Points 2021 Wine Enthusiast (2020) 
GOLD Medal, 93 Points 2020 Sunset Int. Wine Competition (2019) 
96 Points 2020 Just Wine points (2019) 
GOLD MEDAL & 93pts 2020 Sunset International Wine Comp (2019) 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 OC Fair Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2017) 
BEST OF CLASS 2018 California State Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
GOLD MEDAL 2018 California State Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 OC Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2016 Mendocino County Fair (2015) 
GOLD MEDAL 2016 Orange County Wine Competition (2015) 
Silver Medal 2016 International Craft Competition Awards (2015)  
Silver Medal 2015 International Craft Wine Competition (2014) 
Silver Medal 2015 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge (2014) 
98 Points 2016 JustWinePoints.com (2015) 
95 Points “Pretty nose of citrus, pear, apple and peach, nicely complemented by floral blossoms and clove. Crisp, clean and well-balanced on the palate, fruit-forward with a long, lingering finish.” – Just Wine Points

 

 

DOUBLE GOLD 2024 San Francisco Chronicle (2021 Vintage)
Sliver Medal
2023 Mendocino County Fair (2021)
DOUBLE GOLD
2023 International Womens Wine Competition (2021) "Apples, pear, little peppery, nice finish"
GOLD MEDAL, 90 Points
2023 OC Fair Wine Competition (2021)
Silver Medal
2023 California State Fair (2021)
GOLD MEDAL, 92 Points 
2023 Sunset International Wine Competition (2021)
Silver Medal
2023 North of the Gate (2021)
Silver Medal
2023 Toast of the Coast (2021)
GOLD MEDAL
2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2021)
GOLD MEDAL, 91 Points 2022 Harvest Challenge (2021) " Classic nose, floral, citrus, pear, fruit, sweet finish."
DOUBLE GOLD
 2022 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2021)
Silver Medal, 88 Points 2022 OC Wine Fair Competition (2021)
Silver Medal 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition (2021)
DOUBLE GOLD, BEST OF CLASS 
2022 North of the Gate (2021)
90 Points 2022 Just Wine Points (2021)
Silver Medal
2022 Toast of the Coast (2021)
97 Points 
2020 Just Wine Points (2019) 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 OC Fair Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2019 California State Fair (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 OC Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
GOLD MEDAL 2017 San Diego Wine Challenge (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 California State Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
DOUBLE GOLD 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2015) 
Silver Medal 2015 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2014) 
93 Points “Pretty floral notes mingle with apricots, honey, pear, mango and tart apple. Nicely balanced, smooth and sweet, with a full mouthfeel and a beautiful finish.” Just Wine Points  
91 Points 2017 San Diego Wine Challenge 
89 Points “Zippy, weighty and slightly sweet with notes of lemon, green apple, and apricot.” – Catherine Fallis, MS; Planet Grape 

 

GOLD MEDAL 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2011 vintage) 
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL 2016 Mendocino County Fair (2011) 
GOLD MEDAL 2016 Orange County Wine Competition (2011) 
FOUR STAR GOLD MEDAL 2014 Orange County Fair Wine Competition (2011) 
DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL 2014 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2011) 
GOLD MEDAL 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2011) 
BEST OF CLASS AWARD 2013 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2011) 
87 Points - Wine Enthusiast Magazine “A botrytis-blessed Riesling with 10.2 residual sugar, this dessert wine is decadent in stone fruit and sweet honey, with balanced acidity and a long finish.” –Virginie Boone 

 

DOUBLE GOLD 2024 San Francisco Chronicle (2022 Vintage)
DOUBLE GOLD, BEST OF CLASS 
2023 Mendocino County Fair (2022)
GOLD MEDAL
2023 International Women's Wine Competition (2022) "Gooseberry, smoky, incense"
Silver Medal
2023 OC Fair Wine Competition (2022)
Silver Medal
2023 California State Fair (2022)
Silver Medal 
2023 North of the Gate (2021)
Silver Medal 
2023 Toast of the Coast (2021)
Silver Medal 2022 Harvest Challenge (2021)
DOUBLE GOLD
2022 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2021)
GOLD MEDAL, 92 Points 2022 OC Fair Wine Competition (2021)
Silver Medal
 2022 Sunset Wine Competition (2021) 
Silver Medal
 2022 North of the Gate (2021)
GOLD MEDAL, 92 Points
 2022 Toast of the Coast (2021) 
88 Points 2021 Wine Enthusiast (2019) 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2017) 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2017 vintage) 
Silver Medal 2019 Harvest Challenge (2017) 
Silver Medal 2020 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 California State Fair (2016) 
Silver Medal 2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2019 OC Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2019 Harvest Challenge (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 OC Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2018 California State Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
GOLD MEDAL 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2016) 
GOLD MEDAL 2017 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 San Diego Wine Challenge (2016) 
Silver Medal 2016 Orange County Wine Competition (2013) 
Silver Medal 2016 North of the Gate (2013) 
Silver Medal 2015 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2013) 
Silver Medal 2014 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge (2013) 
Silver Medal 2014 CA State Fair Wine Competition (2013) 
90 Points EDITORS’ CHOICE Wine Enthusiast Magazine “Definitely dry, this wine conveys precise rose petal, lychee fruit and Gravenstein apple aromas and flavors and a lively texture. Because it’s rich in body, flavors linger on the finish. It will make a great apéritif with such appetizers as goat cheese toasts and roasted almonds “ – Jim Gordon  

 

Silver Medal 2022 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2020 Vintage) 
Silver Medal 2022 Experience Rose Wine Competition (2020)
GOLD MEDAL, 92 Points
2021 Sunset International Wine Competition (2020) 
GOLD Medal, 90 Points 2021 Experience Rose Wine Competition (2020) 
95 Points Just Wine Points (2020) 
BEST OF CLASS, Double Gold, 94 Points 2021 OC Fair Wine Competition (2020) 
90 Points 2021 Wine Enthusiast (2020) 
GOLD 2021 Drink Pink Vino International Rose Wine Competition (2020) 
GOLD 2020 Drink Pink Vino International Rose Wine Competition (2019)  
97 Points 2020 just Wine Points (2019) 
DOUBLE GOLD + 95pts 2020 Experience Rose Wine Comp (2019) 
BEST OF CLASS Appellation 2019 California State Fair (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 California State Fair (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2017) 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 Drink Pink Vino International Rose Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 OC Fair Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2017 Drink Pink Vino International Rose Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
Silver Medal 2017 North of the Gate Wine Competition (2016) 
GOLD MEDAL 2016 Drink Pink Vino International Rose Wine Competition (2015) 

 

Silver Medal 2024 San Francisco Chronicle
Silver Medal
2023 Mendocino County Fair
Silver Medal
2023 International Women's Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL, 91 Points
2023 OC Fair Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL 
2023 California State Fair
BEST OF CLASS, DOUBLE GOLD, 97 POINTS
2023 North of the Gate
GOLD MEDAL, 91 Points 
2023 Sunset International Wine Competition
DOUBLE GOLD 94 Points
2023 Toast of the Coast
Silver Medal 2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 
Best of Class, GOLD MEDAL, 94 Points
2021 North of the Gate Wine Competition  
Silver Medal, 88 Points 2021 OC Fair Wine Competition 
BEST OF SHOW 2021 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition 
93 Points 2020 Just Wine Points  
BEST OF CLASS 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 
91 POINTS 2019 Harvest Challenge 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 Harvest Challenge  
Silver Medal 2019 California State Fair 
Silver Medal 2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition 
Silver Medal 2019 OC Fair Wine Competition 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 
Silver Medal 2018 Harvest Challenge 
Silver Medal 2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 
Silver Medal 2017 Harvest Challenge 
GOLD MEDAL 2017 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition 
GOLD MEDAL 2017 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 
GOLD MEDAL, Best Of Class Of Region, 94 Points 2016 CA State Fair 
GOLD MEDAL 2016 New York International Wine Competition 
DOUBLE GOLD 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 
Top 7 America Sparkling Wines for Thanksgiving 2016 Forbes.com 
DOUBLE GOLD 2015 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition 
BEST OF SHOW 2015 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition 
BEST OF CLASS 2015 Grand Harvest Awards 
BEST OF CLASS 2015 Orange County Fair Wine Competition 
GOLD MEDAL 2015 Grand Harvest Awards 
GOLD MEDAL 2015 International Craft Wine Competition 
GOLD MEDAL 2014 Press Democrat North Coast Wine Challenge 
GOLD MEDAL 2014 Orange County Fair Wine Competition 
BEST OF SHOW98 Points 2014 CA State Fair Wine Competition 
DOUBLE GOLD 2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 
GOLD MEDAL 2013 Mendocino County Wine Competition 
DOUBLE GOLD 2012 Mendocino County Wine Competition 
90 Points “Fine, dry and persistent with notes of lemon zest, pineapple upside down cake, vanilla pudding and honeycomb.” – Catherine Fallis, MS; Planet Grape 
89 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine “This wine is a light gold color, with appetizing pear and crisp apple aromas. Firm acidity, a lively texture and absolutely fresh flavors make it a pleasure to drink.” –Jim Gordon 
88 Points Connoisseurs’ Guide to California Wines “Although at first hinting of lemons and chalk in a way that suggests Blanc de Blancs, this well-crafted sparkler broadens slightly as it goes and takes on a nice touch of cream and quiet toastiness. Its ample bubbles may fade just a bit, but its calcium and lemon-cream flavors do not, and it finishes on a pleasant, minerally note that invites service with oysters on the half-shell.”

 

GOLD MEDAL 2024 San Francisco Chronicle 
Silver Medal
2023 Mendocino County Fair
GOLD MEDAL
2023 International Women's Wine Competition " Old World meets New World, cherries, cranberry, well-made, brilliant acidity"
GOLD MEDAL, BEST OF CLASS, 90 Points
2023 OC Fair Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL
2023 California State Fair
BEST OF SHOW SPARKLING, BEST OF CLASS, DOUBLE GOLD, 98 POINTS 2023 North of the Gate
GOLD MEDAL, 90 Points 2023 Sunset International Wine Competition
GOLD MEDAL
2022 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 
Silver Medal, 86 Points
2021 OC Fair Wine Competition 
Silver Medal 2021 Drink Pink Vino International Rose Wine Competition 
96 Points 2020 Just Wine Points  
BEST OF SHOW, BEST OF CLASS, DOUBLE GOLD 2019 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 California State Fair 
Silver Medal 2019 Harvest Challenge  
Silver Medal 2019 OC Fair Wine Competition 
Silver Medal 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 

 

Silver Medal 2023 Mendocino County Fair (2021 Vintage)
Silver Medal 2022 Harvest Challenge (2020 Vintage)
Silver
Medal 2022 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2020)
Silver Medal 2022 Alameda County Fair Wine Competition (2019)
Silver Medal, 87 Points
 2022 OC Fair Wine Competition (2019) 
GOLD MEDAL, 90 Points 
2022 Sunset International Wine Competition (2019)
Silver Medal
 2022 Toast of the Coast (2019)
Bronze Medal 2021 North of the Gate Wine Competition (2018) 
Silver Medal, 83 Points 2021 Orange County Fair Wine Competition (2018) 
Silver Medal 2021 Toast of the Coast Wine Competition (2018) 
90 Points 2021 Wine Enthusiast (2018) 
95 Points 2020 Just Wine Points (2013 Vintage) 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2013) 
GOLD MEDAL 2015 International Craft Wine Competition (2013) 
GOLD MEDAL 2016 International Craft Competition Awards (2012) 
88 Points “Light, tart, and fresh with notes of raspberry, strawberry and cherry. Perfect for BBQ.” – Catherine Fallis, MS; Planet Grape 
TOP 100 WINES of 2012 Jon Bonne, San Francisco Chronicle wine editor 
Recommended Producer of Zinfandel “California’s Zinfandel Hot Spots” by Wine Enthusiast editors Steve Heimoff and Virginie Boone 
98 Points “Candied raspberry, cherry and strawberry aromas mingle with herbaceous black pepper spice and light amounts on vanilla and oak. If you want a huge, chewy, jammy zin, this is not your wine. This is a light-to-medium-bodied, food-friendly wine that’s well-balanced and exhibits great zin character without all of the heavy baggage most zins have these days.” Just Wine Points (2013) 

Silver Medal 2023 OC Fair Wine Competition (2022 Vintage)
Silver Medal
2022 Harvest Challenge (2021)
GOLD MEDAL, 92 Points
 2022 Sunset International Wine Competition (2019)  
Silver Medal
 2022 Toast of the Coast (2019) 
Gold Medal, 91 Points 
2021 International Womens Wine Competition (2019) 
96 Points 2021 Just Wine Points (2019) 
Silver Medal 2020 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition (2017) 
GOLD MEDAL 2019 California State Fair (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 Rodeo Uncorked! International Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2017) 
Silver Medal 2018 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2016) 
GOLD MEDAL 2017 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2015) 
Silver Medal 2017 North of the Gate Wine Competition (2014) 
GOLD MEDAL 2016 Mendocino County Fair (2014) 
GOLD MEDAL 2016 Orange County Wine Competition (2014) 
Silver Medal 2016 Mendocino County Fair (2013)  
GOLD MEDAL 2016 International Craft Competition Awards (2013) 
GOLD MEDAL 2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition (2013) 
GOLD MEDAL 2015 International Craft Wine Competition (2013) 
Silver Medal 2015 Mendocino County Fair Wine Competition (2013)  
96 Points “Tart bing cherry, strawberry and raspberry flavors start this wine off, with black tea/coffee, mineral dust and oak following. Medium-bodied” Just Wine Points (2014) 
88 Points “Lightly fruity and tart with notes of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, red rose, violet, cedar and cacao nibs.” – Catherine Fallis, MS; Planet Grape  

 

Silver Medal 2017 San Diego Wine Challenge (2012 vintage) 

 

 

Press & Reviews

"2013 Blue Quail Old Vine Zinfandel"
By Kerry Kirkham, the Wine Fox: YouTube, June 2019

"2017 Blue Quail Pinot Noir"
By Kerry Kirkham, the Wine Fox: YouTube, June 2019

"2016 Blue Quail Dry Gewürztraminer"
By Kerry Kirkham, the Wine Fox: YouTube, June 2019

"Potter Valley: An Unexpected Place for Refreshing Riesling"
By David Darlington: Wine & Sprits Magazine, February 2019

"McFadden: a Potter Valley farm with notable Zinfandels"
By Sara Schneider: SF Chronicle, July 2018

Blue Quail Wines – Terrific Organic Wines
By Joe: Good Cheap Vino, October 2017

McFadden becomes Blue Quail
By Joe Becerra: Wine Country Getaways, October 2017

"City boy and his vines have thrived in Mendocino’s Potter Valley"
By Mike Dunne: Sacramento Bee, November 11, 2014