Sunday, January 13, 2019

2019 SF Chronicle Wine Competition Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Medal Winners

The 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition results are in. Congratulations to the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA winners on again creating some incredible Pinots.

Pinot Noir - $32.00 - $35.99


  • 2010 Muccigrosso, Santa Cruz Mountains, $35.00 - Bronze
  • 2017 Soquel Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains, Partners' Reserve, $35.00 - Silver

Pinot Noir - $36.00 - $39.99


  • 2014 Storrs, Santa Cruz Mountains, $38.00 - Bronze

Pinot Noir - $40.00 - $43.99



Pinot Noir - $44.00 - $47.99


  • 2017 Bargetto, Santa Cruz Mountains, Regan Estate Vineyards, $45.00 - Best of Class
  • 2014 Martin Ranch, Santa Cruz Mountains, Lester Family Vineyards, Therese Vineyards, $47.00 - Bronze
  • 2016 Sonnet Wine Cellars, Santa Cruz Mountains, Muns Vineyard, $45.00- Gold
  • 2016 Sonnet Wine Cellars, Santa Cruz Mountains, Black Ridge Vineyard, $45.00 - Silver
  • 2017 Soquel Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains, Saveria Vineyard, $45.00 - Double Gold
  • 2017 Soquel Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains, 30th Anniversary Regan Vineyards, $45.00 - Gold
  • 2017 Soquel Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains, Lester Family Vineyard, $45.00 - Silver

Pinot Noir - $48.00 - $52.99



Pinot Noir - $60.00 - $66.99


  • 2015 Apriori, Santa Cruz Mountains, Hicks Family Vineyard, $60.00 - Bronze
  • 2017 Bargetto, Santa Cruz Mountains, Mount Eden Clone, $60.00 - Silver
  • 2014 Kings Mountain Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains, Clone 13, $65.00 - Silver
  • 2014 Kings Mountain Vineyards, Santa Cruz Mountains, Bacchus, $65.00 - Silver
  • 2015 Partage, Santa Cruz Mountains, Coast Grade, $60.00 - Bronze

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Windy Oaks Named The Prince of Pinot's 2018 Winery of the Year

Congratulations!

Windy Oaks is a jewel of the Santa Cruz Mountains.

They take such good care of their guests at the winery. It's one of my first thoughts when entertaining visiting wine lovers. When enjoying their wine and picnicking on the ridge you find yourself asking, "Does it get any better than this?"

When my sister Kylie was getting married and I was put in charge of the wine, Windy Oaks was the wine I shared with the wine enthusiasts of Nebraska.

When I want to send wine for the holidays or a special occasion, Windy Oaks is my first consideration.

When that particularly hard to please guest is interested in a glass of Pinot, Windy Oaks is my go to.

Thank you for producing such great wine.

2018 Winery of the Year: Windy Oaks Estate Vineyards & Winery