Petite Sirah
Awards & Reviews by Vintage
2017
Best Buy - 86 pts.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Silver Medal
2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold Medal
2019 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
Silver Medal 88pts
2019 California State Fair
Gold Medal 92 pts.
Critics Choice Awards
2016
Gold Medal - Reserve Class Champion - Top Value Wine
2018 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition
Best Buy - 87 pts.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Gold Medal
2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Gold Medal ~ 94 pts. ~ Best of Class
2018 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
2014
Best Buy - 89 pts.
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Silver Medal
2016 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal
2016 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
Bronze Medal 85pts
2016 California State Fair
Bronze Medal
2016 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition
2013
Gold Medal
2015 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Best Buy - 89 pts.
February 2015 Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Gold Medal
2015 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition
Best Buy 85 pts.
Wine and Spirits Magazine
2012
Silver Medal
2014 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver Medal
2014 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition
2011
Double Gold
2013 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Double Gold/"Class Champion"
2013 Houston Rodeo International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal
2013 Dallas Morning News Competition
Silver Medal
2013 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition
Best Of Class/Double Gold
2013 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Bronze Medal
2013 Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
2010
Double Gold Medal
SF International Wine Competition
Gold Medal 95 Points
Best Of California State Appellation
California State Fair 2012
Los Angeles International Wine and Spirits Competition 2012
Gold Medal, Best Of Class Award, 92 POINTS
87 Points/Value Brand of the Year 2012
Wine & Spirits Magazine June 2012
2009
Best Of Class
SF Chronicle Wine Competion - January 2011
94 Points
2011 California State Fair - June 2011
85 Points - Good Value
Connoisseurs Guide - July 2011
2008
Silver Medal
SF Chronicle Wine Competition - December 2009
Gold Medal
LA International Wine & Spirits Competition - Los Angeles
Double Gold
2010 Houston International Wine Competition
2007
"# 2 wine out of 1800 entries. " Reserve Grand Champion/Double Gold Medal
Houston Wine & Rodeo - January 2009
Silver Medal
2009 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - January 2009
Bronze Medal
2009 Dallas Morning News Competition - April 2009
"BEST OF REGION & BEST OF CALIFORNIA STATE APPELLATION" 94 POINTS/GOLD MEDAL
California State Fair - June 30, 2009
2006
Silver Medal
Orange County Fair - June2008
Bronze Medal
SF Wine Competition - June2008
2005
90 Points/Silver Medal
California State Fair - 2007
Bronze Medal
LA Wine Competition - 2007
Silver Medal
SF International Wine Competition - 2007
Gold Medal/Best Buy
San Destin Florida Wine Festival - 2007
Best Wine Of Show
Halifax Canada, Savour Food & Wine Festival - 2007
Silver Medal
Hiton Head Tasting/South Carolina - 2007
2004
Bronze Medal
SF Chronicle Tasting - April 15, 2005
85 Points Wine Spectator
Silver Medal
Los Angeles County Fair - Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition - May 2006
2003
"Dense ruby/purple color is followed by brodding notes of earth, black fruits and spice, a good palate texture, and fresh acidity. While there is little depth or finish, Petite Sirah's classic peppery, black character is well displayed. Even though it is superficial, it is well made and ideal for drinking over the next 2-3 years." 86 Points
Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate - March 05, 2005
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