2024 Competition Results:

2025 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results:

2019 Miscela Italiana- Best of Class, Double Gold

2020 Cuvée des Sierras- Double Gold Medal

2021 Estate Zinfandel- Double Gold Medal

2023 Fiano- Gold Medal

2021 Barbera- Gold Medal

2021 Grenache- Gold Medal

2021 Tutta la Famiglia- Gold Medal

2024 Sunset Magazine International Wine Competition Results:

2020 Estate Tempranillo- Gold Medal

2019 Aglianico- Gold Medal

2024 Amador County Fair Wine Competition Results:

2021 Barbera- Best Red Wine, Best Italian Varietal, Best Barbera, Double Gold Medal

2019 Cuvée des Sierras- Best of Class, Double Gold Medal

2020 Teroldego- Double Gold Medal

2021 "The Native" Zinfandel- Gold Medal

2021 Family Reserve Zinfandel- Gold Medal

2024 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Results:

2020 Teroldego- Double Gold Medal

2019 Cuvée des Sierras- Gold Medal

2019 Estate Zinfandel- Gold Medal

2020 Syrah- Gold Medal

2020 Estate Tempranillo- Gold Medal

2024 California State Fair Wine Competition:

2019 Aglianico- Double Gold, 99 points

2023 Sauvignon Blanc- Gold Medal, 96 points

2020 Estate Zinfandel- Gold Medal, 96 points

2020 Farmhouse Red Blend- Gold Medal, 96 points

2024 Best of the Blends:

2019 Miscela Italiana- Gold Medal

2024 Zin Challenge & Sauvignon Blanc Summit:

2019 Estate Zinfandel- Gold Medal

2024 San Francisco International Wine Competition Results:

2018 Family Reserve Zinfandel- Double Gold

2019 Barbera- Gold Medal

2019 Miscela Italiana Family Reserve- Gold Medal

2019 Teroldego- Gold Medal

2024 Sierra Foothill Wine Fest Competition Results:

2019 Cuvée des Sierras- Best Rhone Blend

2021 Tempranillo- Best Tempranillo

2021 Barbera- Gold Medal

2021 Tutta la Famiglia- Gold Medal

2023 Fiano- Gold Medal

2019 Teroldego- Gold Medal

90+ Point Wines:

2022 Rosé- 90 points WE This bottling reminds us that rosé is the anytime, anywhere beverage. The wine is developing flavor nuances of fresh citrus, red apple skin, quince, ripe strawberry, pomegranate, red berries and fresh herbs. It's savory, with a dry salty finish. This wine works as everything from a midday sip to a palate pleaser at a holiday meal. — Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast

2021 Rosé- 91 points, WE Primitivo and Barbera are both grapes known to produce hearty red wines, so it's no wonder a blend of the two come together to produce this fuller-bodied rosé with a rich, round mouthfeel. Indeed, there is an underlying savoriness—even meaty quality—to this wine, though it's the fresh fruits that stay front-and-center through the length of the tasting. Enjoy notes of strawberry meringue pie, fresh and macerated raspberries, white chocolate, vanilla and white-blossom florals. — Stacy Briscoe, Wine Enthusiast

2020 Fiano- 92 points SOMM Journal  A distinctive nose of sunflower seed and salted honeydew melon precedes a palate that’s creamy, nutty, and savory. Baked pear and pine nut are coated with creamed corn and orange peel: The flavors have intensity in this complex wine, joined with good bodyweight and a long finish. Meredith May, SOMM Journal

2019 Barbera- 93 points, WE An excellent acidic structure truly allows the freshness of the fruits to take center stage in this medium- to full-bodied Barbera. Oak integration adds just a smattering of spices—vanilla, cumin, clove, black pepper, chocolate and toast that work to uplift rather than mask the beautifully ripe aromas and flavors of boysenberry, black cherry and black and red plum. — Stacy Briscoe, Wine Enthusiast

2019 Teroldego- 93 points, WE This varietal Teroldego provides a plush mouthfeel with tannins that are already beginning to resolve. Well-integrated oak tones work to uplift the fruit rather than mask. And a solid dose of acidity ensures vivacity from first sip through to the long finish. Enjoy notes of black cherry, chocolate, boysenberry, meaty umami, toasted wood, prune, star anise, black currant and sweet tobacco. — Stacy Briscoe, Wine Enthusiast

2019 Estate Zinfandel- 93 points, WE A beautiful Zin that combines fresh, vibrant fruits with nuanced oak integration and just a whisper of development, hinting at things to come for this age-able red. Find notes of blackberry, blueberry, red and black plum, fresh and dried Mission fig, raisin, prune, chocolate and anise—all intermingled and intertwined from beginning to lengthy finish. — Stacy Briscoe, Wine Enthusiast

2019 “The Native” Zinfandel- 90 points, WE This is a well-balanced and easy-to-enjoy Zin coming out of the Sierra Foothills' Shenandoah Valley AVA and fermented with all native yeast. Notes of red plum, red currant, black and red cherry, fennel, soy and saw dust. — Stacy Briscoe, Wine Enthusiast

2019 Petite Sirah- 92 points, WE This bottling is opulent with confitured blackberry, blueberry, paprika and dried sage, woven with florals and dark chocolate. It has chewy tannins and a lengthy finish. Unfiltered and unfined, the wine shows off all its goodness. — Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast

2019 Grenache- 90 points, WE This wine is concentrated with ripe red currant, red and black plums and blackberry. The midpalate gives way to juicy, supple fruits. Tannins are chewy and cigar leaves, tobacco leaves and confitured fruit round out the finish. — Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast

2019 Sangiovese- 90 points, WE This bottling is lively with red currant, red plum and strawberry-rhubarb interwoven with Red Vines licorice, dried herbs, potpourri, chicory, lime marmalade and espresso crema. It has a mouthwatering dry finish. — Tonya Pitts, Wine Enthusiast

2019 Fiano- 91 points WE  This medium-bodied and lively textured wine offers floral aromas and tantalizing peach flavors that are nicely concentrated and deep. Aged on the lees, it shows there's more to Amador than big reds. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast

2019 Primitivo- 92 points, WE This Primitivo opens with beautiful aromatics, but the fruits truly come alive on the palate and are nicely complemented by nuanced oak integration—all of which culminates in a lingering finish. Find notes of black cherry, black plum, cedar cologne, black pepper spice, fresh cut wood, fennel and tarragon. — Stacy Briscoe, Wine Enthusiast

2019 Miscela Italiana Family Reserve- 90 points, WE An approachable red blend filled with Italian goodies—Primitivo, Aglianico, Barbera, Teroldego. Find notes of fennel, tarragon, black currant, cassis, black plum, black olive, wet stone and hints of cacao, vanilla, nutmeg and toasted wood. — Stacy Briscoe, Wine Enthusiast

2018 Family Reserve Zinfandel- 94 points, Editor's Choice WE  Elegant but powerful, this builds a polished frame of full body and very fine-grained tannins to support complex and concentrated black and red fruit flavors. Light toasted oak and dried herb accents in the aroma lead to lush black plum and dried black cherry flavors. Best through 2028. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast

2018 Estate Zinfandel- 93 points, Editor's Choice WE  Wonderful complexity is this full-bodied wine's strong point, from aromas of wild berries, sage, dried meat and tobacco to mouthfilling flavors of raspberry, strawberry and mint. Full body and light tannins form a structure that nicely supports the cornucopia of flavors. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast

2018 "The Native" Zinfandel- 94 points, Editor's Choice WE  Classic aromas of wild berries and chaparral meet very ripe, indulgent fruit flavors in this full-bodied but supple and polished wine. This stand-out from one of Amador's top-quality producers was fermented with native yeast and aged in neutral oak barrels. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast                                92 points, SOMM Journal-The use of native yeast emphasizes both a sense of place and the varietal; aging in neutral barrels further expresses the character of this sublime
Zinfandel. Tilled soil, wild strawberry, black-peppered cedar, and bright yet earthy mushroom notes bloom from the glass. The wine closes on a salty mineral component. Meredith May, SOMM Journal

2018 Cuvée des Sierras- 90 points, WE This take on the classic Rhône blend offers generous layering of aromas and flavors with notes of dried potpourri, black cherry, black plum, black currant, chocolate, currant leaf, basil, cinnamon, nutmeg and pecan skin. A lively acidity keeps flavors fresh and vivacious; generous tannins gently coat the tongue and cheeks. — Stacy Briscoe, Wine Enthusiast

2017 Barbera- 90 points WE  Full bodied and full flavored, this big generous wine overflows with attractive berry and oak flavors that coat the mouth and linger on the finish. The texture is moderately tannic and nicely supports all the richness. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast

2017 Estate Aglianico- 92 points WE Milk-chocolate, dark-chocolate and blackberry-jam flavors saturate this full-bodied wine with a delicious, indulgent richness. Quite full-bodied without being too tannic, it has a creamy texture, deep fruitiness and lingering finish. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast

2017 Estate Grenache- 92 points WE   This complex and mature-tasting wine is superfragrant and inviting, offering aromas of red currants and breakfast tea followed by broad, warm flavors of poached plums and strawberries. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast             93 points, SOMM Journal- Fennel, oregano, and rosemary season bright notes of raspberry. Taut acidity alerts white pepper, tomato leaf, rhubarb,and orange peel to perk up the palate, which ends on an earthy note. Superb! Meredith May, SOMM Journal

2017 Family Reserve Zinfandel- 92 points WE  This brawny but well-behaved wine offers superripe flavors of blackberry jam and black raisins drenched in fine-grained tannins on an extremely full body. Great concentration and saturation give it a rich palate and lingering finish. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast

2017 "The Native" Zinfandel- 93 points, Editor's Choice WE  Extremely focused and concentrated fruit flavors light up this terrific wine. It's full bodied and lively textured, and was fermented on native yeast and aged in non-new barrels. Bright raspberry and rich blackberry mingle nicely, accented lightly with baking spices. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast

2017 Estate Zinfandel- 93 points WE  This full-bodied, high-octane wine is seductive, layered and complete, filling a big frame of firm tannins with equally big, but also complex flavors of blackberry, strawberry, chocolate and tobacco. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast

2017 Estate Mourvedre- 93 points WE  Rich, broad and succulent, this full-bodied wine is beautifully saturated with red and black fruit flavors that shine through mild tannins and coat the palate. A sense of breadth and depth ties in with its lingering finish. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast

2016 Estate Tempranillo- 94 points, Cellar Selection WE  True to type, this full-bodied and extremely spicy wine contains plenty of tannins that give it an extra-grippy texture while complex earth, tobacco, leather and black-fig notes pile up on each other for a wonderful flavor fest. Best from 2024. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast                                                            94 points SOMM Journal- Rhubarb and beetroot are elegantly appointed on a chalky bed with a fine acid structure. This juicy red is wired with a pop of white pepper along with beautiful blue and red floral tones on nose and palate. Red-tea tannins, spiced cedar, and a spark of matchstick and flint complete the journey. Meredith May, SOMM Journal

2016 Estate Zinfandel- 92 points WE  Very focused and delicious berry flavors give this full-bodied wine a satisfying palate and lingering finish, while moderate tannins and subtle oak spices like vanilla and cedar add welcome complexity. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast

2016 Estate Aglianico- 90 points WE  This wine packs in an abundance of black-fruit flavors without being heavy, overly tannic or especially oaky. Blackberry and cranberry flavors are carried by good acidity and moderate tannins that give it an appetizing grip. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast Magazine

N/V Doce Flor Touriga Dessert Wine- 92 points WE  This luscious, fortified wine made from a variety famous in Portugal is supersaturated with semisweet flavors of black plum, boysenberry and spicy notes like vanilla, cinnamon and clove. Blue cheese and toasted walnuts will love it. JIM GORDON, Wine Enthusiast