Competition Results Affairs of the Vine 6th Annual Pinot Noir Shootout 2008 Top 39 of 267 Pinot Noirs Third Place (Women's Shootout Panel) 4 of 4 Hearts ("Love at First Sip") 95 Points Jerry Mead's New World International Wine Competition BRONZE! (Class: Price Range $25.01-$50.00, Residual Sugar Range; 0% to 0.50%) Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition SILVER! California State Fair Commercial Wine Judging Jun 11, 2008 - Jun 13, 2008 SILVER! San Francisco International Wine Competition Jun 13, 2008 - Jun 15, 2008 SILVER!

"If you love high quality California Pinot Noir, this one is for you!..." -The Wine Guy

"This Pinot noir strikes a nice balance of aromatics and structure maintaining an even tempo from start to finish..." -redwinebuzz.com

"Beautiful and complex aromatics...the mouth feel is creamy...the finishing spicy kick is lingering and memorable." -The PinotFile Volume 6, Issue 48

"This Pinot Noir is exceptional with grilled salmon, lamb shank, roasted chicken, pheasant, prime rib, and roasted duck. It also pairs nicely with medium-flavored cheeses, but this wine does not require food for enjoyment; simply allow a decanter to mellow it out for a short time and sip with pleasure!" -WineStars

"Medium ruby color; spicy red cherry aromas; rich, ripe, spicy stewed red cherry flavors, silky texture, sweet oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Rich and ripe, this is a nicely balanced Pinot perfect for the summer table." Score: 91 - Gregory S. Walter, Pinot Report - 07/15/08 Issue