| 2020 |
Lava Cap |
Petite Sirah El Dorado |
A bit shy on the nose, this full-bodied red opens up on the palate with notes of blackberry, blueberry, boysenberry, red and black plum, chocolate, vanilla and licorice. Elevated (16.2%) alcohol is balanced by the ripeness and voluptuousness of the fruits and the firm tannic texture. |
Wine Enthusiast |
91 |
 |
2023-06-27 |
| 2020 |
Nekeas |
Garnacha 'El Chaparral de Vega Sindoa' |
Dark ruby in the glass, this wine offers aromas of raspberry, cassis and black-olive tapenade. Black and red fruit takes hold of the palate at first sip, joined shortly by dark chocolate, dried Mediterranean herb and eucalyptus flavors. As fruit flavors peel away, velvety tannins coat the palate and linger there. Best Buy. |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
 |
2023-06-27 |
| 2020 |
Lava Cap |
Cabernet Sauvignon El Dorado |
There’s an approachable complexity to this Cabernet Sauvignon that layers rich, ripe black fruits with earthy and herbaceous notes as well. Tannins are firm, grippy, adding a balanced structural integrity while the linear acidity leads to a clean finish. |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
 |
2023-06-27 |
| 2022 |
Lava Cap |
Sauvignon Blanc El Dorado |
Along with its cheek-tingling acidity, a slight spritz gives this Sauvignon Blanc an extra lively lift on the palate. Find layered notes of lemon, lime, green apple, just-ripe white peach, grapefruit juice, white blossoms and wet stone. |
Wine Enthusiast |
90 |
 |
2023-06-27 |
| 2022 |
Dancing Crow Vineyards |
Chardonnay Lake County |
Silver Medal |
California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition 2023 |
91 |
 |
2023-06-27 |
| 2021 |
Dancing Crow Vineyards |
Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County |
Silver Medal |
California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition 2023 |
93 |
 |
2023-06-27 |
| 2022 |
Carol Shelton |
Chardonnay 'Wild Thing' Dry Creek Valley |
Silver Medal |
California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition 2023 |
93 |
 |
2023-06-27 |
| 2020 |
Lafond |
Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills |
Silver Medal |
California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition 2023 |
91 |
 |
2023-06-27 |
| 2022 |
Dancing Crow Vineyards |
Sauvignon Blanc Big Valley District Lake County |
Silver Medal |
California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition 2023 |
91 |
 |
2023-06-27 |
| 2020 |
Carol Shelton |
Zinfandel 'Wild Thing' Mendocino County |
Gold Medal |
California State Fair Commercial Wine Competition 2023 |
95 |
 |
2023-06-27 |