Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards featured on the Orbitz blog on January 26, 2010
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Wine News, Winter 2010
1998 Carneros Cuvee - 94 points, VA de VI - 92 points, 2002 Royal Cuvee - 91 points, Sonoma Brut - 88 points, 2006 Brut Rose and Blanc de Noirs - 87 points
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Gloria Ferrer in Print

9 Gloria Ferrer wines reviewed in Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, December 3, 2009
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It's a Gloria Ferrer Trifecta!
90+ Ratings for Brut Rose, Blanc de Noirs and Royal Cuvee!
Wine Enthusiast, Best of the Year Issue 2009
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Gloria Ferrer is featured in the March issue of Luxury Las Vegas in Marilyn LaRoque's article, "America the Beautiful." Luxury Las Vegas has a circulation of 55,000.
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Recommendation of Gloria Ferrer in Margo True's article, "All that sparkles," in February's Sunset magazine.
Sunset, February 2009
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"Delicate sparkling wines not just for parties anymore"- By Linda Castrone
Feature on Gloria Ferrer and Eva Bertran.
Sonoma Valley Sun, December 19, 2008
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"Celebrate Sparklers" by United Airlines Sommelier Doug Frost
"California's many worthies include...Gloria Ferrer..."
United Hemisphere Magazine, December 2008
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Both Gloria Ferrer and Segura Viudas highlighted as "Bargain Bubblies" in ConsumerReports.org, January 2009
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Out of Reach for the Merely Rich by Jerry Garrett
"Is it real? Yes. While other automakers are breaking out the lifeboats, Bentley was breaking out the bubbly (actually Gloria Ferrer Sparking Wine; 90 points, according to Wine Spectator) at the introduction of the swank Azure T."
The New York Times, November 24, 2008
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Gloria Ferrer olive oil Best of Show at the Sonoma County Harvest Fair!
October 2, 2008
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VA de VI

Sonoma Brut Non-Vintage

Blanc de Noirs

Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Blancs 2004
Blanc de Blancs 2003
Blanc de Blancs 2002
Blanc de Blancs 2001

Royal Cuvee
Royal Cuvee 2002
Royal Cuvee 2001
Royal Cuvee 2000
Royal Cuvee 1997
Royal Cuvee 1996

Brut Rose
Brut Rose 2006
Brut Rose 2005
Brut Rose 2004
Brut Rose 2003
Brut Rose Non-Vintage

Carneros Cuvee
Carneros Cuvee 1998
Carneros Cuvee 1997
Carneros Cuvee 1996
Carneros Cuvee 1995

Carneros Chardonnay
Carneros Chardonnay 2007
Carneros Chardonnay 2006
Carneros Chardonnay 2005
Carneros Chardonnay 2004
Carneros Chardonnay 2003
Carneros Chardonnay 2002
Carneros Chardonnay 2001

Carneros Pinot Noir Rose
Carneros Pinot Noir Rose 2008

Carneros Merlot
Carneros Merlot 2005
Carneros Merlot 2004
Carneros Merlot 2003
Carneros Merlot 2002
Carneros Merlot 2000

Carneros Syrah
Carneros Syrah 2004
Carneros Syrah 2002
Carneros Syrah 2000

Carneros Pinot Noir
Carneros Pinot Noir 2006
Carneros Pinot Noir 2005
Carneros Pinot Noir 2004
Carneros Pinot Noir 2003
Carneros Pinot Noir 2002
Carneros Pinot Noir 2001

Jose S Ferrer Pinot Noir
Jose S Ferrer Pinot Noir 2004
Jose S Ferrer Pinot Noir 2003
Jose S Ferrer Pinot Noir 2002
Jose S Ferrer Pinot Noir 2000

Gravel Knob Pinot Noir
Gravel Knob Pinot Noir 2004
Gravel Knob Pinot Noir 2003
Gravel Knob Pinot Noir 2002
Gravel Knob Pinot Noir 2001
Gravel Knob Pinot Noir 2000

Rust Rock Terrace Pinot Noir
Rust Rock Terrace Pinot Noir 2004
Rust Rock Terrace Pinot Noir 2003
Rust Rock Terrace Pinot Noir 2001
Rust Rock Terrace Pinot Noir 2000

VA de VI

92 POINTS
"Pretty gold hue with very small, active bubbles. Intriguing scents of pear nectar, peach juice and light floral fragrances. Creamy entry with a nice spiciness that accents continuing pear, vanilla and a touch of red fruit. Tangy finish marked by minerality and sweet citrus acidity."
Wine News, Winter 2010
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VA de VI was featured on The TODAY SHOW with Leslie Sbrocco and Kathy Lee and Hoda on January 14th.
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87 POINTS
"Mainly Pinot Noir, but the touch of Muscat lends a tart touch of orange to this dry, crisp bubbly...Finishes dryish
and elegant."
Wine Enthusiast December 31st, 2009
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VA de VI is on the cover of this holiday's Sante Magazine!
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88 POINTS
"A good sparkling wine...nice and dry,
with a fancy finish. Shows crisp flavors of yeasty lees, limes, lemons, vanilla and smoke."
Wine Enthusiast, December 1, 2009
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"Gloria Ferrer VA de VI Ultra Cuvee: This nonvintage sparkling wine is predominately made from Pinot Noir grapes, with a touch of Chardonnay and Muscat for a round mouth feel. The wine has aromas of apples and pears, flavors of Bing cherries and a lingering Creansicle finish. Try it with grilled fish, chicken and any fruit salsa. $22."
Contra Costa Times, July 1, 2009
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2010 Medals
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

2009 Medals
SF International Wine Competition: Gold
CA State Fair: Bronze medal

Sonoma Brut Non-Vintage

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89 POINTS
"A good, dry and elegant bubbly. Shows crisp flavors of yeasty bread dough, limes, tangerines, raspberries and vanilla. This is a great price for a sparkling wine of this finesse."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31st, 2009
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Global Traveler Magazine: American Airlines serves Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut, which Global Traveler experts and wine consultants deem the Best Sparkling Wine in the North American Premium Class category.
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Sonoma Brut on list of Wine Spectator Top 100 for 2009 - The only California Sparkler on the list!
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90 POINTS
"Lively and fun to drink, with creamy Asian pear and citrus aromas that lead
to crisp, easygoing apple, yeasty cinnamon and mineral flavors..."
Wine Spectator, November 15, 2009
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Sonoma Brut is mentioned in the Fall 2009 issue of Wine & Spirits
Wine & Spirits, Fall 2009
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Sonoma Brut declared this year's winner of Global Traveler's Annual Wine on the Wing International Business Class Airline Wine Competition!
August, 2009
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87 POINTS
"Mostly Pinot Noir, with some Chardonnay, this rich, crisp bubbly
has forward flavors of strawberries, raspberries, tangerines, vanilla and yeasty smoke. It's quite dry and at its best now."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31st, 2008
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88 POINTS
"Light golden ale hue; active mousse. Delicate scents of lemon zest and vanilla frosting. Creamy texture on the palate with sweet and sour citrus-tinged fruit. Tart, tangy orange crispness with expressive grapefruit-backed acidity in the close."
Wine News, December 2008/January 2009
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4 1/2 Stars (out of 5): GLORIA FERRER Sonoma Brut. California bubbly from the makers of Spain's Freixenet. Tiny, tight bubbles, yeasty aromas and flavors, feels great in the mouth with a long finish. Wine Spectator 90 points.
The Ann Arbor Chronicle, December 6, 2008
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Toronto Magazine referencing toast to Bentley's Azure convertible, featuring Sonoma Brut.
Globe and Mail, December 2, 2008
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"You don't have to cross the Atlantic to find a good bottle of sparkling wine for toasting the holidays."
Imbibe Magazine, November/ December
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"Let's do brunch..." By Mike Dunne, The Sacramento Bee, April 2008
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SPECTATOR SELECTION: BEST BUYS December 15, 2006
Wine Spectator Sips & Tips - "Best Buy of the Week"
October 30, 2006

90 TOP WINE SELECTION "A delicious mouthful of bubbly. Smooth, rich and creamy, with layers of black cherry, vanilla, ginger and a hint of lemon drop. Finishes with a long, refreshing aftertaste with mineral and fruit. Drink now."
Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 2006 - Jan. 15, 2007
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92 "Heady aromas of baked apple, orange peel and cinnamon. Soft apple flavors with a mix of caramel, nutmeg and honey accents. An even, lingering finish with a lick of flintiness."
The Wine News December/January 2007-08

"Holiday Pours Priced to Please Even Scrooges" By Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg
"From California, the NV Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut ($20) is a gorgeous pinot-noir-dominant sparkling wine that will complement virtually any food you're likely to put out for guests in the weeks to come. It's only a small splurge, compared with the under-$15 wines recommended this week, but trust us: It has all the flavor of a big one."
The Washington Post, November 28, 2007

THE TOP 100 Issue
The only California sparkling wine on the Top 100 list!
Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 2004- Jan. 15, 2005
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SPECTATOR SELECTION: SMART BUY
90 "An exceptional value. Round and full-bodied, with rich, ripe apple, pear and honeydew melon flavors. This complex sparkler has a nice touch of yeast and doughy aromas that give it added character, turning creamy with a touch of vanilla. Drink now through 2009."
Wine Spectator, November 30, 2004

TIP SHEET
90 "A reliable producer from California's Carneros region, this sparkler offers ripe apple, pear and honeydew flavors."
Newsweek, December 20, 2004

"Fab fizz, with crisp, tangy, pear fruit flavours and just a hint of almonds."
Wine Access August/September 2007
CANADA'S WINE & FOOD MAGAZINE

The Examiner Tasting Panel: Sparkling wines that won't break the bank:
This came through as a California sparkler, but with a bit less complexity and character than others in the flight. Tasting notes: "Red apple, butter, falls a bit short"; "lots of fruit, some residual sugar, citrus and tropical"; "great flavors, lacks sufficient acidity."
San Francisco Examiner, December 14, 2006

Locally grown Champagne won't burst your bubble...
"Nicely rich in character and on the plump, open side owing to its high pinot noir content, this attractive bottling is spot on in its foamy, lush mousse and its yeasty, fruit-supported flavors. Its crisp, decently lengthy finish is exactly what one would expect to find in a good non-vintage brut."
Insidebayarea.com December 13, 2006

2010 Gold Medals
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition

2009 Gold Medals
Gloria Ferrer Sonoma Brut - Winner of the Wine Access International Value Wine Awards
San Diego International Wine Competition
Riverside International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition

2008 Gold Medals
San Francisco Chronicle Wine
Competition - BEST OF CLASS
Monterey Wine Competition
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition

2007 Gold Medals
The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Tasters Guild International

Blanc de Noirs

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90 POINTS and Editor's Choice!
Wine Enthusiast, Best of the Year Issue 2009
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Peg Melnik of The Press Democrat names Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs in her Wine of the Week list
The Press Democrat, September 13, 2009
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Wine of the Week and TOP PICK
"A lively, vibrant sparkler that's fruit-driven. Aromas and flavors of strawberry cream and yeast. Nice mousse. Balanced."
The Press Democrat, May 20, 2009
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87 POINTS
"Made largely from Pinot Noir, this bubbly has rich flavors of cherries, yeast and smoke. Ten percent Chardonnay
adds a lemony brightness. Drink now."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31st, 2008
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91 POINTS
"Reddish-peach hue; very active mousse with a fine stream of bubbles. Alluring bouquet of sliced green apple and cherry fruit. Creamy palate with caramel, pear and citrus notes in a foamy texture. Tart stone fruit with sweet cherry overtones in an elegant finish."
Wine News, December 2008/January 2009
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Featured wine: Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Noirs & Royal Cuvee
"Good Morning America NOW" December 30, 2008
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"GLORIA FERRER Blanc de Noirs ($20.00) is an especially rich sparkler that delivers lots of complex champenized character..."
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, December 2008
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Weinberg's Wine Notes: Give thanks with some great bottles by Ben Weinburg
Rocky Mountain News, November 19, 2008
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"Simpatico With Seafood"... Wines to Welcome Summer's Seafood
Martha Stewart Living
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BEST AMERICAN WINES $15 AND UNDER
Food & Wine, 2008
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BEST VALUE SELECTION
94 "Fresh bakery aromas of almond and caramel. Sweet and buttery with peach and honey flavors. Delicate, sweet finish wing lingering notes of warm baguette, nutmeg and vanilla."
The Wine News, December/January 2007-08

91 "This bubbly charms with cherry and raspberry flavors and a touch of limes and vanilla. It's nice and smooth in the mouth, with a creamy mousse. Showing real finesse and elegance, this sparkler will be delicious with raw tuna."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2007
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BEST VALUE SELECTION
90 "Bright copper hue. Attractive bouquet of sliced apple, honey and citrus scents. Full, rich flavors of apple, banana and pecan. Lasting fruit impressions with a like of butternut and honey in the finish."
The Wine News, December/January 2004-05

TOP VALUE SELECTION
"Offers a delicate pink hue, with floral strawberry and vanilla aromas and crisp, delicate citrus, spice and cherry flavors."
Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 2007 - Jan. 15, 2008
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TOP VALUE SELECTION
EDITOR'S PICK - DAILY WINE PICKS - $15-$30
"A delicate style, with fresh rose petal, strawberry and cherry scents that carry over to the palate. Clean and refreshing."
Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 2006 -Jan. 15, 2007
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"Fresh scents of pear, brioche and straw. Bracing flavors of just-sliced green apple and minerals are very dry. Foamy, crisp finish."
The Wine News, December/January 2005-06

"This pale pink wine's large percentage of Pinot is plainly evident in the slightly cherry-like bias of its very fresh and vital young aromas and comes through clearly in the crisp, but patently fruity flavors that follow. While graced with subtle touches of autolyzed yeast, this one is driven first and foremost by fruit, and its gentle, fairly refined bubbles lend it a certain elegant touch."
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, November 2007

The Examiner Tasting Panel: Sparkling wines that won't break the bank
This rose won plaudits for its drinkabilty and versatility.
Tasting notes: "Subtle citrus, cherry candy"; "wild strawberries, red apple skin"; "lovely! really an easy, pleasant wine"; "long, fruit-driven finish"; "kinda stylish."
San Francisco Examiner, December 14, 2006

In Pictures: Fourteen Winning Wines For The Holiday Table by Nick Passmore
"Big and rich in the mouth--no cheap, acidic fizz here--with a real meaty weight to it thanks to the Pinot Noir. A terrific bargain bottle of bubbles that will stand up as well to the seasonal turkey as to shellfish, other poultry and hard cheeses. Perfect with lobster too."
Forbes.com, November 2006

2010 Gold Medals
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition PLATINUM
2010 US Professional Wine Buyers Competition
Grand Harvest Awards
Jerry Mead's New World International Wine Competition
West Coast Wine Competition SWEEPSTAKES

2009 Gold Medals
San Diego International Wine Competition - SWEEPSTAKES
Pacific Rim Wine Competition - BEST OF CLASS
Riverside International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition

2008 Gold Medals
Jerry Mead's New World International Wine Competition
Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Orange County Fair Wine Competition - BEST OF SHOW
Los Angeles International Wine Competition

2007 Gold Medals
National Women's Wine Competition - SWEEPSTAKES
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits - PLATINUM, BEST OF CLASS
North of the Gate Wine Competition -BEST OF CLASS

Blanc de Blancs

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Blanc de Blancs 2004

91 POINTS
"This shows a lovely nose with fresh apple fruit notes intertwined with subtly yeasty backnotes, followed by an equally appealing texture from energetic but soft effervescence, along with broadly textured fruit that has a creamy aspect. There's some notable fruity sweetness in the finish, but it is nicely counterbalanced by fresh acidity. This isn't an austere style of Blanc de Blancs, but rather a generously juicy, freshly fruity style that makes for dynamite cocktail sipping. Awarded a gold medal in the San Diego International Wine Competition". Michael Franz
Winereviewonline.com, March 30, 2009

86 POINTS
"A good, rich bubbly, elegant and easy to drink, with a scoury texture framing flavors of limes, brioche and vanilla. Drink now."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31st, 2008
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89 POINTS
"Moderate straw-yellow hue; active mousse with notable effervescence. Aromas of citrus and minerals. Creamy palate with a nice meld of peach
juice and frothy citrus. Distinct pink grapefruit and continued mineral notes
mark the cleansing, focused finish."
Wine News, December 2008/January 2009
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"Let the Good Times Tiptoe" by Eric Asimov
Gloria Ferrer Carneros Brut Blanc de Blancs 2004; $20; "Light and frothy with aromas of lemon, apple and mushroom."
The New York Times, December 22, 2008
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TWO STARS
"Gloria Ferrer - constructed in 1986 - is the U.S. operation of the Ferrer family, who also own Catalonia's Freixenet. Pale color; slight yeast with lemon curd, green apple and citrus; slightly sharp aromas. Strong mousse under the creamy mouthfeel."
San Francisco Chronicle, December 5, 2008
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"The World of Sparkling Wine & Champagne"
Blanc de blanc featured in International Wine Review, December 2008
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2010 Gold Medals
Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition BEST OF SHOW
2009 Gold Medals
Grand Harvest Awards
Fingerlakes International Wine Competition
San Diego International Wine Competition - SWEEPSTAKES
Jerry Mead New World Wine Competition - BEST OF CLASS
Pacific Rim Wine Competition - BEST OF CLASS
West Coast Wine Competition - SWEEPSTAKES
National Women's Wine Competition - BEST OF CLASS, SWEEPSTAKES, DOUBLE GOLD

2008 Medals
Grand Harvest Awards
West Coast Wine Competition
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Orange County Fair Wine Competition
National Women's Wine Competition- SWEEPSTAKES
Los Angeles International Wine Competition- BEST OF CLASS

Blanc de Blancs 2003

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90 POINTS
"Made entirely from Chardonnay, this is the most elegant and delicate of the winery's current bubblies. It's a dry, sophisticated wine, with subtle citrus, peach, apple and yeast flavors. If you've never cellared a sparkling wine, try stashing this away for up to a decade."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2007
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TOP VALUE SELECTION
"A delicate style, with fresh rose petal, strawberry and cherry scents that carry over to the palate. Clean and refreshing."
Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 2006 -Jan. 15, 2007


"Of the sparkling wines, the top bubbly turned out to be a perennial winner, Gloria Ferrer. This
time it was the 2003 Blanc de Blancs."(On the Pacific Rim Wine Competition)
LA Daily News, May 14, 2007
By Larry Lipson


2007 Gold Medals
The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
National Women's Wine Competition -DOUBLE GOLD
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild International
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
North of the Gate Wine Competition -BEST OF CLASS

Blanc de Blancs 2002

"Delicate aromas of candied lemon peel, pineapple, straw and bread dough. Crisp, well-fruited flavors of citrus, toast and minerals. Tingly close."
The Wine News, December/January 2005-06

"Citrusy scents of tangerine fill this round, busty sparkler. Its touch of sweetness will match the crab Louis at Swan's Oyster Depot in San Francisco, or any mountain of fresh crab."
Wine & Spirits, December 2005


"Smells ripe and tastes sweet, so you get plenty of fruity pear, fig, melon and apple flavors, along with a pleasant yeasty quality. And it finishes with a complex hazelnut note. Drink now."
Wine Spectator, December 15, 2005


FIVE STAR CALIFORNIA SPARKLING WINES
"100 percent Chardonnay; two years aging on the yeast. Nice, ripe, pure, pear and melon flavors; teeny bubbles; good acidic grip; crisp, minerally, well-knit finish."
Quarterly Review of Wines, Winter 2005/2006


"Fresh, clean and nicely yeasted, this wine offers glints of lemons and chalk in its light, quietly floral aromas. Its bubbles are frothy and lively, and there is a decent bit of fruit to the thinly citrusy, green appley flavors. Slightly candied and crisp at the finish, this one is pleasant but a touch limited."
Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine, December 2005


Blanc de Blancs 2001
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Best of Year issue
90 "Displays great elegance in the subtle interplay of lime and peach fruit with smoky dough and yeast. Smooth and creamy texture, great acidity, and a dry finish combine to make this a wonderful sparkler."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2004


"Smells like a Meyer lemon tree ready to pick, with zesty, floral citrus aromas, with hints of ripe pear and hazelnut, yet unlike some sparklers, this one keeps gaining momentum, with tingly acidity keeping the flavors dancing. Drink now through 2009."
Wine Spectator, November 30, 2004


"Pale gold hue with active small bubbles. Aromas of ripe apple, white flowers and brioche. Lively acidity frames ample flavors of apple jam, lemon and caramel. Sharp close."
The Wine News December/January 2004-05


"...this rich and creamy offering is a bit more open and accessible than many of its genre, and it allows its Chardonnay fruit and youthful energy to take center stage in a most convincing display...this one will be a fine mate to lighter fish and shellfish preparations now and over the next few years."
Connoisseurs Guide to California Wine November 2004

Royal Cuvee

Royal Cuvee Brut 2002

93 POINTS!
Wine Enthusiast, Best of the Year Issue 2009
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Royal Cuvee Brut 2001

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93 POINTS!
"The Two Sides of Sparkling Wine" by Roger Voss & Steve Heimoff
Wine Enthusiast, July 2009
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4 Stars
"Wine of the Week: Tasty sparklers
Scouting for the tastiest sparkler $26 and up
Press Democrat, December 31, 2008
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The Enthusiast Top 100 of 2008
93 POINTS
Royal Cuvee is usually Gloria Ferrer's best bubbly, and so it is with this bottling, a worthy followup to the past several vintages. Very finely structured, it shows appealing flavors of cherries, citrus fruits and vanilla, and is so rich, it's almost like a table wine. Addictively good now. Watch it change as it warms in the glass.
Wine Enthusiast, December 2008
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"The World of Sparkling Wine & Champagne"
Royal Cuvee featured in International Wine Review, December 2008
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93 POINTS
"Fresh and vibrant, yet with a core of rich and luscious fruit. Aromas of Asian pear, rose water and lemon curd lead to layered flavors of fresh ginger, Pippin apple and cinnamon that finish on a showy note. Drink now through 2013."
WineSpectator.com, Tim Fish, October 2008
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Catherine Fallis' toast to Obama with Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee!
November 6, 2008
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Royal Cuvee Brut 2000

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"Lift the quality of your spirits but not the price" by Jerry Shriver
USA Today, December 5, 2008
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San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
2008 Sweepstakes Sparkling Wine Winner!

93 POINTS
"Royal Cuvee has turned into one of the most consistent buys in an upscale California bubbly, mainly due to the elegance that always marks the wine. The 2000, which is a classic blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, shows the smoothness and complexity that mark fine sparkling wine, with subtle citrus, peach, raspberry, brioche and smoky vanilla flavors."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2007
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90 POINTS
"Bubbles seem to carry this wine's spicy acidity and alcohol right out of the glass when it's first poured. Then the wine calms down, the fruit develops and the cuminlike spice lengthens into the finish. Decant it for roast sea bass and chanterelles."
Wine & Spirits, December 2007
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USA Today Wine Writer Jerry Shriver's annual recommendations for $21 - $50.
USA TODAY, November 30, 2007
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90 PTS "Glimmers of lemon zest and chalk join bright scents of citrus and a rich stratum of autolyzed yeast in the invitingly fresh yet sophisticated aromas displayed by the younger of the two very special cuvee bottlings from Gloria Ferrer. Its small bubbles and vital, frothy mousse carry the wine nicely across the palate and accentuate its rich, creamy character. Its finish is long and appropriately tasty in the austere manner of very fine bubbly."


Best of The Best in California Sparkling Wines: 55 sparklers tasted blind. Only 6 wines were chosen for recognition
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine November 2007

EXCEPTIONAL:
Faint roasted hazelnut and spice aroma, with hints of fresh and dried apple, peach and stone fruit. Perfect acid/sugar balance. Especially appealing for those who love aged bubblies."
Vintage Experiences, August 30, 2007
By Dan Berger

2010 Gold Medals
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition WINE OF THE YEAR & BEST OF SHOW
Hilton Head Island Wine Competition BEST OF SHOW, BUBBLY
Monterey Wine Competition BEST OF SHOW
Sommelier Challenge International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition

2009 Gold Medals
Jerry Mead New World Wine Competition
San Francisco International Wine Competition - DOUBLE GOLD
West Coast Wine Competition
Sommelier Challenge

2008 Gold Medals
San Francisco Wine Competition - SWEEPSTAKES & BEST OF CLASS
West Coast Wine Competition
Monterey Wine Competition- BEST OF SHOW SPARKLING
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
Orange County Fair Wine Competition
National Women's Wine Competition- DOUBLE GOLD

Royal Cuvee Brut 1997

"Exotic, with lots of fig, hazelnut and pear aromas and flavors that are rich and ultraspicy, finishing with a sharp, crisp focus that returns to its fruity theme. Drink now."
Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 2006 - Jan. 15, 2007

"...Here is USA TODAY'S annual sparking wines and spirits gift guide emphasizing new products that offer good value and/or exceptional quality."
"SIPS - In the spirit: A gift guide by Jerry Shriver", USA TODAY December 1, 2006

Royal Cuvee Brut 1996

"A fun and affordable bubbly that would put anyone in a festive frame of mind."
Karen MacNeil-Fife, Sunset, June 2005

"Beginning to show its age as the fruit drops. Picking up crushed mineral, dried lime, vanilla and hints of dusty herbs, but still vibrant and fresh. Should continue to evolve for a few years."
Wine Enthusiast, Best of Year Issue, December 31, 2004

"Smooth and refreshing, with a tasty mix of creamy pear, apple, and doughy piecrust flavors that are focused and long on the finish, turning creamy. Drink now through 2009."
Wine Spectator, November 30, 2004

"Light yellow hue with a medium mousse. Pungent, earthy aromas of apple cider and candied citrus peel. Flavors of lemon, minerals and flint. Lemony close."
The Wine News, December/January 2004-05

"California sparklers. California sparkling wine producers are not trying to replicate Champagne. Instead, they're striving to make sparkling wines that express California's specific soils and climate. Because of California's significantly warmer climate, its sparkling wines are generally riper, fruitier, and fuller in body than their French counterparts. Gloria Ferrer's 1996 Royal Cuvee (around $28) is toasty and beautifully textured with nice white fruit notes..."
Anthony Dias Blue, KFWB & WCBS Lifestyle Minute, December 27, 2005

"Another nicely formed older wine from Gloria Ferrer...rich, well-bubbled sparkler. It can serve as a stand-along aperitif yet has the depth to work well with a variety of tangy appetizers."
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, November 2004

2005 GOLD MEDALS:
Taster's Guild International Wine Competition
Los Angeles County Fair - Best of Class
International Eastern Wine Competition
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Indy International Wine Competition
Colorado State Fair

Brut Rose

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Brut Rose 2006

93 POINTS
Wine Enthusiast, Best of the Year Issue 2009
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90 POINTS!
"Festive and zesty, with bold floral raspberry aromas and full-bodied, complex cherry, toasty vanilla and pear flavors that race to a lively finish. Drink now through 2014."
Wine Spectator Insider, October 7, 2009
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Brut Rose 2005

Brut Rose recommended for Valentine's Day in the South Florida Sun Sentinel.com
South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com, February 5, 2009
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91 POINTS
"Gloria Ferrer's 2005 dry Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were both really good, so why shouldn't this bubbly blend of them be? And so it is. Rich in raspberry, lime, vanilla cream, yeast and cinnamon spice flavors, it has a complex, silky texture, with very fine bubbles. Drink now."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31st, 2008
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91 POINTS
"Light apricot hue; moderate bubbles form a delicate mousse. Complex scents of white peach, rose petals and vanilla. Creamy flavors of raspberry and Asian pear. Hints of ginger and lemon cream in the lingering close."
Wine News, December 2008/January 2009
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Brut Rose 2004

92 POINTS
"Made primarily from Pinot Noir with a little Chardonnay, this has a subtle color of the first blush on a peach, and is fragrant and delicious. The fruit flavors of raspberries and cherries have a lime tinge, and the finish is dry and impressively long. Really easy to like, just filled with charm and finesse."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2007
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RECOMMENDED SPARKLING WINE: TOP WINE
90 POINTS
"Fresh and festive, with raspberry and vanilla aromas and creamy, succulent black cherry and spice flavors."
Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 2007 -Jan. 15, 2008
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90 "Copper orange hue. Smoky, earthy aromas with obvious pinot noir notes. Candied orange and peach flavors on a rich, frothy texture. Enjoyable, sweet finish with an orange sherbet richness."
The Wine News December/January 2007-08

END-OF-YEAR SPECIALS
"This delicious, refreshing rose's sparklers tiny bubbles have just the right refreshing "bite". Roses like this are food-friendly and an excellent partner for creamy cheeses like Brie or St. Andre. Also try Gloria Ferrer's regular golden brut, a steal at $20."
Cooking Light, December 2007
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Brut Rose 2003

90 POINTS - TOP WINE SELECTION
"A more classic style. Dry, with cherryish Pinot Noir aromas. Tight and flinty on the palate, where the flavors are more complex and expansive."
Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 2006 - Jan. 15, 2007
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Brut Rose Non-Vintage

92 POINTS
"Twice the price of the winery's non-vintage brut, and what do you get? A much better wine, a lot smoother in mousse, with a great degree of elegance. The raspberry and cherry-tinged flavors have a complex edge of vanilla, toast and yeasty lees."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2005

"Creamy Pinot Noir and black cherry aromas carry over nicely to the palate in this rich, full-bodied yet elegantly styled wine. It gains complexity and holds a tight focus right through the finish. Drink now through 2008."
Wine Spectator, November 30, 2004

"Pale salmon hue with a frothy mousse. Nicely integrated aromas of red berry, cherry and some aged malty notes. A nice mouthful of cherry, cedar and nut flavors. Snappy close."
The Wine News, December/January 2004-05

"Fresh, slightly candied, strawberry fruit in the nose attests to the high dose of Pinot at work in this wine..."
Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine, December 2005

"The yeasty aroma of biscuits scents this dense, fruity sparkler. Fresh fraise de bois flavor rounds it in a soft end, full enough for sauteed chicken livers or roast veal."
Wine & Spirits, December 2003

Carneros Cuvee

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Carneros Cuvee 1998

4 1/2 Stars
"Wine of the Week: Tasty sparklers
Scouting for the tastiest sparkler $26 and up
The Press Democrat, December 31, 2008
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93 POINTS
"A luscious and superior California bubbly, this blend of Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay shows an irresistible richness of raspberry puree, cherry
skin bitterness, vanilla, yeasty baked bread and something unidentifiably
smoky-sweet. Yet it's bone dry. With a long, complex finish, it should continue
to age beyond this, its tenth birthday."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31st, 2008
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Carneros Cuvee 1997

"The Gloria Ferrer Carneros Cuvee, produced using the same techniques as the world's greatest Champagnes, gains depth and richness from extended aging, and it gracefully mingles pear and citrus flavors with gingery spice notes."
Travel & Leisure Golf, September/ October 2008
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92 POINTS - RECOMMENDED SPARKLING WINE: TOP WINE
"Deftly combines fresh, lively fruit with richness and finesse, showing supple yet powerful toast, vanilla and spice flavors."
Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 2007 - Jan. 15, 2008
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ENTHUSIAST TOP 100 WINES FOR 2007
95 POINTS - EDITOR'S CHOICE
"This is the winery's most expensive bottling, a late disgorged bubbly that has now seen a decade of age. It shows the elegant polish of the '97 Royal Cuvee, but is superior even to it in richness. The creamy smoothness is the star attraction, but so are the subtle citrus, raspberry, brioche and vanilla flavors. Impeccably dry balance guarantees that this beautiful brut will age effortlessly for 10 years, if not longer. Editor's Choice."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2007
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BEST OF THE BEST IN CALIFORNIA SPARKLING WINES
55 sparklers tasted blind. Only 6 wines were chosen for recognition
Review to follow.
Quarterly Review of Wines, Spring 2008
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90 PTS "There is a distinct autolyzed, toasty edge to the aromas of this effort, and they are joined in the nose by a somewhat simple lemon-lime fruit quality that is a bit at odds with its more mature parts. That noted, the wine has plenty of energy and finely bubbled mousse, and its flavors hit all the expected marks of citrus, chalky, creamy richness and bright fruit and vitality. Its handsome, refined package makes it a good choice for celebratory evenings."
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, November 2007

"Sonoma, California: intensely aromatic and flavorful, with cranberry, green apple and mineral flavors; full-bodied, bone-dry, with bubbles that rise forever. (Highly recommended.)"
The Miami Herald, July 26, 2007
By Fred Tasker

2010 Gold Medals
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition PLATINUM
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition DOUBLE GOLD

2009 Gold Medals
The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Fingerlakes International Wine Competition
Jerry Mead New World Wine Competition- BEST NEW WORLD SPARKLING WINE PLATINUM BEST OF CLASS
Pacific Rim Wine Competition- BEST OF CLASS
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition

2008 Gold Medals
The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Orange County Fair Wine Competition

2007 Gold Medals
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Riverside International Wine Competition

Carneros Cuvee 1996

Alto Nivel, a magazine from Mexico City, listing GF Carneros Cuvée as among the best wines in the world (and the greatest gifts from Dionysus).
Alto Nivel, February 24, 2009
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TOP 100 WINES OF 2006
"The nose is shy, yet the palate opens to biscuit, tangerine, lemon meringue and pear flavors. It's full-flavored, yet maintains its elegance."
San Francisco Chronicle
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94 POINTS - Editors' Choice
"The winery's priciest bubbly is easily its best, finessing the roughness of the lesser blends with a smoothness that glides across the palate like silk. It displays peaches and cream Chard flavor, and a wonderful balance and dryness. Finishes with classic Champagne elegance."
Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2005

91 POINTS
"A light strawberry essence carries through this mature, elegant sparkler. That red fruit flows with complex, aged character, finishing dry and cool, a counterpoint to grilled quail."
Wine & Spirits, December 2005

90 POINTS
"Strikes an exquisite balance between rich, creamy, delicate pear, fig, brazil nut and hazelnut flavors. Intense, complex and vibrant, gaining length and depth on the finish, revealing subtle flavor nuances. Drink now."
Wine Spectator, December 15, 2005
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2 and a half stars
"A ripe, fruit-driven style (tangerine, peach, orange zest), this wine also offers finesse with its fine bead of bubbles, creamy mousse and refreshing acidity. It's impeccably balanced."
San Francisco Chronicle, December 15, 2005

WINE OF THE WEEK
"Uncorking the eye-catching bottle unleashes an array of flavors. Things Asian come to mind like ginger; and from New Zealand, kiwi. A strong backbone and robust character is delivered by a dominance of Pinot Noir. It has the right age, but it will remain fresh and explosive for some time to come. You can drink it by itself, of course, but you'll be surprised to experience how well it behaves at the table. Sushi would work perfectly with this Cuvee, but chicken and veal would be a pleasant pairing as well."
Novus Vinum, September 11, 2006

2006 GOLD MEDALS
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - SWEEPSTAKES
Monterey Wine Competition - SWEEPTSTAKES
Grand Harvest Awards - Double GOLD
Jerry Mead's New World International Wine Competition - Best of Class
San Diego Wine Competition - Best of Show
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild Wine Lovers Consumer Competition
West Coast Wine Competition
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition - Critics Platinum
San Francisco Wine Competition
Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition
Indy International Wine Competition - Concordance Gold

SILVER MEDAL
Florida State Fair 2006

Carneros Cuvee - 1995

91 POINTS
"Very dry, apparently with a low dosage, which makes its sharp acids stick out even more. Pretty austere now, showing little beyond intense citrus, yeast and char. Such is the balance that it's likely to age well. Hold through 2006..."
Wine Enthusiast, Best of Year, December 31, 2004

91 POINTS
"Pale gold hue with lines of fine bubbles and an ample mousse. Subtle scents of baked apple, yeast and hay. Ripe, balanced flavors of melon, grapefruit, beer and chalk. Red berry in the finish."

The Wine News, December/January 2004-05

90 POINTS
"The mature flavors of this wine touch on baked apple, white mushroom and a complex, Asian spice. Age has also brought a creamy richness to the texture, the round integration of the lees suited to blanquette de veau or chicken pad thai."
Wine & Spirits, December 2004

Carneros Chardonnay

Carneros Chardonnay 2007

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90 POINTS and EDITOR'S CHOICE
"If you're looking for a more acidic, balanced and minerally Chardonnay, this one's for you. It's crisp and streamlined, but doesn't compromise on flavor, offering tiers of pineapple,
papaya, ripe white peach and golden nectarine, made richer with smoky oak."
Wine Enthusiast, December 1, 2009
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87 POINTS
"...pineapple, lemon and nectarine flavors that have juicy acidity, ending with a refreshing finish. Drink now through 2012."
Wine Spectator, November 15, 2009
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Chardonnay recommended by Laurie Daniel in MercuryNews.com, November 11, 2009
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Chardonnay recommended in September issue of The Tasting Panel
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Chardonnay highly recommended by Fred Tasker of the Miami Herald
The Miami Herald, September 24, 2009
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Carneros Chardonnay 2007 will be named Editors Choice with 90 POINTS in the December 1st issue of Wine Enthusiast
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"A Chardonnay with a silky texture. Tropical flavors of pear and peach. Hint of toast. Good acidity."
The Press Democrat,July 26, 2009
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2010 Gold Medals
Grand Harvest Awards

2009 Gold Medals
The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Fingerlakes International Wine Competition
Jerry Mead New World Wine Competition- BEST NEW WORLD SPARKLING WINE PLATINUM BEST OF CLASS
Pacific Rim Wine Competition- BEST OF CLASS
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
Carneros Chardonnay 2006

2006 Gloria Ferrer Carneros Chardonnay -Best Buys page
Connoisseurs' Guide to Califorrnia Wine, March 2009
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89 POINTS
"Gloria Ferrer has quietly been producing a fine Chardonnay at a fair price for the quality. The '06 shows ripe Carneros character, with citrusy acids framing grilled pineapple and toasty oak flavors."
Wine Enthusiast, February 2009
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89 POINTS
"Mouthwatering acidity give the lemon-citrus and green apple flavors plenty of structure. Full-bodied and tightly wound. Drink now through 2011. 11,600 cases made."
Wine Spectator Online, December 13, 2008
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89 GOOD VALUE
"It is not surprising that a sparkling wine producer would come up with a high
acid, brisk white wine, but that formula is not a sure path to success in
sunny California. So, kudos to Gloria Ferrer for giving the world a very wellmade, bright, energetic Chardonnay that proves it can be done and done
well..."
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, December 2008
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"What to Drink with Thanksgiving Dinner" by Laurie Daniel
The Mercury News, November 18, 2008
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Carneros Chardonnay 2005

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90 PTS. - EDITOR'S CHOICE
"Dry and crisp, this Chard, which was 100% barrel fermented, has complex flavors of flowers, minerals and citrus fruits, with a rich vein of toasty oak. It's quite elegant and a great food wine. East to find, with 19,000 cases produced." Editor's Choice.
Wine Enthusiast, November 2007
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BEST NEW CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAYS
18 BEST BOTTLES
"Chardonnays produced in Carneros are known for their lemon-cream flavors and aromas; this bottling from well-known sparkling wine producer Gloria Ferrer is a classic example."
Food & Wine, August 2007

MAKE 2008 A VINTAGE YEAR By Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg
"Chardonnay: You'll want one that can stand up to cream-sauced pastas or chicken, lobster, pork, salmon or turkey. We recommended Gloria Ferrer's gorgeous Brut sparkler in our Nov. 28 column, and Andrew is just as enthusiastic about the 2005 Gloria Ferrer Carneros Chardonnay ($18), whose light touch of oak didn't overpower pear and peach flavors that were balanced by lemon acidity and a toasty vanilla finish."
WashingtonPost.com January 2, 2008

"You can easily imagine the cool, misty spring of 2005 in the winery's shy, green apple aromas. In your mouth, those apples taste like they were baked into a warm pie with some lemon zest and a graham cracker crust. The palate-pleasing texture and good balance make the wine easy to drink, as does the refreshing quality of the finish. Overall, a lovely white table wine that can both light up your mouth with bright acid and stand up to sauced poultry or pasta. Good deal for under $20."
AppelationAmerica.com July 2007

2008 Gold Medals
Los Angeles International Wine Competition
San Francisco International Wine Competition
North of the Gate Wine Competition

Carneros Chardonnay 2004

92 POINTS
"Fresh and bright with juicy fruit and lovely sweet oak; excellent balance and lovely flavors."
Anthony Dias Blue Reivews, Patterson's Beverage Journal, February/March 2007

"If you've never seen the winery's estate, it's wide open to the fog and winds of San Francisco/San Pablo Bay, so even in a hot vintage like this, their Chards possess keen acidity that gives them a steely minerality. It's not a particularly ripe wine, but shows tart citrus flavors, while new French oak adds a much-needed creamy richness. This is a terrific food chardonnay, not one that needs to be appreciated by itself."
Wine Enthusiast, May 2007

3 1/2 STARS
"Ripe and elegant. A rich, round chardonnay with prominent oak. Notes of melon and caramel. Medium complexity."
The Press Democrat, February 28, 2007

WINE OF THE WEEK
"Fresh and bright with juicy fruit and lovely sweet oak; long and pure with excellent balance and lovely flavors."
Bluelifestyle.com, January 15, 2007

"The bouquet is filled with aromas of fresh pineapple and citrus blossom, interwoven with an appealing graham cracker element. Sweet lemon and butterscotch flavors."
Novusvino.com, December 2006

"Citrus oil and fresh pineapple aromas give way to a very fruity wine, with an undercurrent of butterscotch. Bright acidity and a long aftertaste add to the package. Very nice for the style"
Randy Buckner, Wineloverspage.com, Winter 2006

2007 GOLD MEDALS
The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Monterey Wine Competition - SWEEPSTAKES

Carneros Chardonnay 2003

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"My favorite Chardonnay of the day. The wine is spicy, with fruit emerging on the finish. Very nicely balanced between sharp acid edge, and round peach and pear fruit, and just a little oak in the rich mouth. Really a nice wine for the price. On the nose, and the palate this wine reminds me a bit of a smooth sparkling wine but maybe I'm just thinking that because they make a lot of sparkling..."
The Cellar Rat Wine Blog
Alan Baker, National Public Radio
www.cellarrat.org

"Bright yellow with golden highlights, this classic Carneros Chardonnay has notes of apple, pear, brioche, cinnamon, vanilla, and toasted oak on the nose. Fat, round, and creamy on the palate with lots of fruit, vanilla, and butter, it is very well balanced. Rich oak tannins create a slight drying on the finish, but juicy acidity gives a mouthwatering sensation at the same time. Enjoy as a cocktail with handfuls of roasted and spiced Marcona almonds, with sesame crackers and gruyere, or with Trader Joe's unsalted corn tortilla chips and caramelized onion dip."
Appellation America.com February 2007
By Catherine Fallis, MS

This house, better known for its sparkling wines, is turning out some excellent still wines, too. This is one of them. And the one, according to a panelist, that is the "hallmark of Carneros." The juice is totally free run, and the wine has brilliant color with complex and layered peach, pineapple, honey and nutty flavors, with good acidity and length. The alcohol is 13.5 percent. It's truly a great effort.
Appellation America.com February 2006
Alan Goldfarb

Carneros Chardonnay 2002

92 POINTS
"Fresh and bright with juicy fruit and lovely sweet oak; excellent balance and lovely flavors."
Anthony Dias Blue Reviews, Patterson's Beverage Journal, February/March 2007

"If you've never seen the winery's estate, it's wide open to the fog and winds of San Francisco/San Pablo Bay, so even in a hot vintage like this, their Chards possess keen acidity that gives them a steely minerality. It's not a particularly ripe wine, but shows tart citrus flavors, while new French oak adds a much-needed creamy richness. This is a terrific food chardonnay, not one that needs to be appreciated by itself."
Wine Enthusiast, May 2007

"Ripe and elegant. A rich, round chardonnay with prominent oak. Notes of melon and caramel. Medium complexity."
The Press Democrat, February 28, 2007
WINE OF THE WEEK
"Fresh and bright with juicy fruit and lovely sweet oak; long and pure with excellent balance and lovely flavors."
Bluelifestyle.com January 15, 2007

"The bouquet is filled with aromas of fresh pineapple and citrus blossom, interwoven with an appealing graham cracker element. Sweet lemon and butterscotch flavors."
Novusvino.com, December 2006

"Citrus oil and fresh pineapple aromas give way to a very fruity wine, with an undercurrent of butterscotch. Bright acidity and a long aftertaste add to the package. Very nice for the style"
Randy Buckner, Wineloverspage.com, Winter 2006

Carneros Chardonnay 2001

"A flavorful wine notable for its crispness and acidity, which makes it drink bright in the mouth. Flavors range from citrus fruits through peaches to tropical fruits, while oak adds a nice veneer of smoke and vanilla. The spicy finish continues for a long time."
Wine Enthusiast, December 2003

90 POINTS
"Not flashy, but very, very good. Subtle creme brulee aromas; mouth-filling texture; ripe apple, fig and almond flavors that linger a long time on the finish. Full-bodied but elegantly balanced."
Wine Country Living, August 2004

"Citrusy, orange blossom nose with mild flavors of apple, apricot, pineapple; a medium-weight wine with nice acidity and balance."
San Francisco Chronicle, September 23, 2004

WINE OF THE WEEK
"Our Wine of the Week, Gloria Ferrer 2001 Carneros Chardonnay ($18) is big, bold, bright and juicy. The aromas may take you back to the candy stores of your childhood, with enticing little notes of saltwater taffy, caramel and vanilla, There's a hint of ripe sweet apple, too, adding a pleasing resonance with a favorite Halloween treat, caramel apples. This wine fills the mouth, yet I am happy to report that it is not a butter bomb. The finish is long and there's just enough oak to make you think of toasted coconut..."
The Press Democrat, October 22, 2003

"Buttery, sweet baked pineapple flavors come into an expanse of oak; the wood is what dominates for now in a rich, New World style."
Wine & Spirits, October 2003

4 STARS, EXCELLENT
"A full bodied, supple wine, with layers of complexity. The wine tastes of apple, toast, roasted nut, honey, vanilla, and lemon peel. Long persistence."
Restaurant Wine, Issue #95

"Complex aromas of fresh apple, citrus, petrol, seaspray match well with pear and grapefruit flavors. A lengthy hazelnut finish and nice acidity make it a candidate for dinner! Subtle apple aromas echo through the nose and palate with refreshing lemon and pretty herbal notes in the finish."
Affairs of the Vine, The Chardonnay Shootout...A Wine Challenge, September 2003

2004 GOLD MEDALS:
Florida State Fair

Carneros Pinot Noir Rose 2008

Carneros Pinot Noir Rose 2008

Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences name 2008 Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir Rose as Wine as the Week. Also features article on Gloria Ferrer with compliments to Bob & Mike.
December 3, 2009
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Carneros Merlot

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Carneros Merlot - 2005

"Wine of the Week: Merlot: Scouting for the most appealing, seamless Merlot"
3 1/2 stars! Juicy, with aromas and flavors of currant, herbs, pepper and licorice. Firm tannins...
The Press Democrat, December 3, 2008
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2010 Gold Medals
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition

2009 Gold Medals
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Sonoma Valley Wine Competition-BEST OF CLASS
Jerry Mead New World Wine Competition Orange County Wine Competition
West Coast Wine Competition California State Fair Competition
Hilton Head Wine Competition


Carneros Merlot - 2004

2008 Gold Medals
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Orange County Fair Wine Competition

Carneros Merlot - 2003

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GOOD VALUE
"Well-defined and slightly concentrated in the nose with a good sense of ripe cherries played against touches of tea and creamy oak, this supple offering is easy on the palate and follows with direct cherry and oak flavors. Balance and careful proportion are the wine's strengths, and if there are bigger and bolder
merlots to be had, there are few that we like as much at the price."
Connoisseurs Guide to California Wine, March 2007

"Palate is filled with black currant and roasted cocoa bean flavors that become focused within the wine's elegant, lengthy finish. Aromas of black plum, blackberry and mint."
December 2006
Novusvino.com New Releases

"Easy tannins and tangy acidity makes this a nice match for BBQ. You'll find blackberries, plums, mint, cocoa and cedar across the board"
Winter 2006
Wineloverspage.com
by Randy Buckner

2007 Gold Medals
Florida State Fair - Double GOLD
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition

Carneros Merlot - 2002

"...is elegant and lighter in style. Ruby in color, it is 100 percent Merlot and is dominated by cherry, blueberry, a touch of orange and spice. It is at once easy to drink yet interesting and will complement a range of simply prepared foods from lamb to chicken, even salmon. Gloria Ferrer, by the way, is known first as a sparkling wine producer with roots in Spain as part of the big Freixenet concern."
"Two memorable Merlots from California.", Edward Deitch, MSNBC, February 5, 2004

"EXCEPTIONAL: Spice and herb notes amid deep, lush fruit, with hints of green tea, dust, smoke (from oak aging),and a rich layer of fruit in the finish. Should be great with char-grilled steak."
Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, February 20, 2003

GLORIA FERRER PROVIDES A WINE FOR ALL SEASONS
"Not a varietal often found in the cooler regions, this Merlot shows well because of the careful soil and micro climate match. The tannins are relatively easy to handle, and allow the Merlot to easily accompany red meats."
It's Time for Wine, Monty & Sara Preiser, August 24, 2003

SILVER MEDAL
Florida State Fair 2006

Carneros Syrah

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Carneros Syrah 2004

2009 Gold Medals
The Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Tasters Guild International Wine Competition
Los Angeles International Wine & Spirits Competition
San Francisco International Wine Competition - DOUBLE GOLD

2008 Gold Medals
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Indy International Wine Competition
Tasters Guild Consumers' Wine Competition


Carneros Syrah 2002

"Carneros' cool climate gives this fine Syrah a fresh cut of acidity, firm but ripe tannins, and a complex leathery, mushroomy angle to the blackberry, cherry and carob fruit that warm climates routinely deliver. Bottom line: This is a really fine, upscale Syrah."
Wine Enthusiast, May 2007

3 1/2 STARS
"A rich syrah with smooth tannins. Aromas and flavors of rhubarb, juicy blackberry and toasty oak. Firm tannins."
The Press Democrat, March 21, 2007

"Complex aromas and flavors of blueberry, violets, black currant, clove and roasted oak. Palate texture is lush up front, with a fruit richness held in check by polished tannins."
Novusvino.com, December 2006
"...the wine is fruity. Blueberries, barrel notes and polished tannins underscore the wine; 83/83."
Randy Buckner, Wineloverspage.com, Winter 2006

GOLD MEDAL
2007 Florida State Fair

Carneros Syrah 2000

VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
"Rich, dark stone fruit aroma, with hints of clove and jam. Rich fruit finish with soft tannins, and good structure. Limited." Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, February 13, 2003

"A lovely companion to game and some curries, the pepper and oak are quite prevalent."

It's Time for Wine by Monty & Sara Preiser, August 24, 2003

Carneros Pinot Noir

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Carneros Pinot Noir 2006
Wine of the Week
The Press Democrat, June 16, 2010
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Carneros Pinot Noir 2005

Wines that go with Thanksgiving by Laurie Daniel
"Gloria Ferrer is a Carneros winery best known for sparkling wines, but the 2005 Gloria Ferrer Pinot Noir is a lovely still wine, with flavors of cherry and strawberry, appealing spice and a supple texture."
SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, November 14, 2007

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED "...aromas and flavors of black cherries, cinnamon and bitter chocolate; full-bodied and smooth"..."Gloria Ferrer Vineyards grows its pinot noir grapes in the area of southern Sonoma called Carneros, where chilly winds and fog creep in from nearby San Pablo Bay."
THE MIAMI HERALD, November 8, 2007
By Fred Tasker

"Exceptional: Distinctive thyme/cherry aroma with a mild note of spice, and a crisp, food-oriented finish. Less for sipping, more for the dinner table."
VINTAGE EXPERIENCES, July 26, 2007
By Dan Berger

2008 Gold Medals
West Coast Wine Competition
National Women's Wine Competition-DOUBLE GOLD
North of the Gate Wine Competition


2007 Gold Medals
Tasters Guild Consumers Wine Judging Competition-DOUBLE GOLD

Carneros Pinot Noir 2004

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"Maturity has already crept into this smoky-Burgundy look-alike, with its
racy/earthy aroma, lighter color, and silky finish. Not as fruity as much as
it is deeply complex."
Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, October 9, 2008
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"What's most mystical about this wine is that its lighter color is deceptive: the aroma is bright with distinctive herbal and berry fruit, but the flavors are deep and complex. There is a magnificent grace here as well as loads of flavor. Try with rare roast beef and allow the wine to be the star of the meal."
APPELATIONAMERICA.COM, May 17, 2007
By Dan Berger

Carneros Pinot Noir 2003

"Soft, seductive aromas of ripe berries tinged with the clasic smokiness of Pinot Noir blend with an herbal, leathery quality and lead to a delicious mouthful of balanced flavors. Fine acid contributes to that balance. Very easy to drink now with wild King Salmon, but would evolve in a couple years to an elegant wine with some bottle age."
IN THE KITCHEN WITH NARSAI! - KCBS 740 am, October 5, 2005

Carneros Pinot Noir 2002

"This spicy red deepens from strawberry to cherry as the gently bitterness of the tannin gloves the flavor of the fruit. A clean Carneros pinot for roast chicken."
Wine & Spirits, February 2005

"Smooth and supple, with a gently intensity to the ripe, spicy plum and black cherry fruit flavors. Keeps its focus on a long, lingering finish. Drink now."
Wine Spectator, August 31, 2005

Carneros Pinot Noir 2001

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"A gentle, clean pinot with bright strawberry fruit held at a distance. It feels complete...it would be appealing with sauted chanterelles poured over roast salmon or veal."
Wine & Spirits, October 2003

"A lighter, delicate style, with vanilla, plum and minty flavors that have good intensity and lingering cedar and mocha character. Drink now through 2006."
Wine Spectator, August 31, 2003

"Very good. Rose petal, red currant, cinnamon, cedar and sandalwood aromas; spicy cherry, cassis and ripe strawberry flavors; silky tannins with higher alcohol."
The San Francisco Chronicle, November 20, 2003

Highly Recommended
"Brilliant garnet hue. Strawberry, cherry, bacon and oak aromas. Medium-full on the palate, this has an attractive lengthy finish that has very good depth of fruit, balanced tannins and acidity. Very stylish and finesseful."
Tastings April 2003 The Journal of the Beverage Testing Institute

"Fortunately, for fans of the winery's Pinots, this one is in longer supply, and if less concentrated than its pricier siblings, it is perhaps a little firmer and brighter overall. The ripe cherry flavors and the caramelly oak influences remain much in evidence and this one will require very little aging time in the cellar to be at its drinking best.
Connoisseurs Guide to CA Wine October 2003

"Fragrant red berries and violets, with anise and earth".
It's Time for Wine by Monty and Sara Preiser, August 15, 2004

"Nicely done, with hints of berries.
It's Time for Wine by Monty & Sara Preiser, August 24, 2003

"Both reds reflect Burgundian influences, with ripe cherry aromas and supple and balanced flavors."
September 4, 2003
By Bob Hosmon

2004 Gold Medals
Critics Challenge International Wine Competition
Grand Taste Wine Experience
Finger Lakes International Wine Competition DOUBLE GOLD

Jose S. Ferrer Pinot Noir

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Jose S. Ferrer Pinot Noir 2004

"A reserve bottling representing a tribute to the Gloria Ferrer founder, José S. Ferrer. Bob hand-selects the 43 best barrels from the estate Carneros vineyards. Demure scents of black cherry, forest floor and dark chocolate. Beautiful black cherry core with a savory herbal sidecar. Rich but not cloying with polished tannins and a lingering finish. Similar to the Rust Rock Terrace Vineyard wine but with less elegance and more backbone. Excellent."
PINOTFILE July 19, 2008

Jose S. Ferrer Pinot Noir 2003

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"The Most Fickle Grape" by Dick Rosano
"Raspberries and violets on the nose, with hints of chocolate, caramel and oak influencing the raspberry and black cherry flavors. Subtle spice accents. Score: 92
Chile Pepper, September 2008
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"Gloria continues to figure out how to make Pinot, after starting life as a sparkling wine house. This Pinot is dry and elegantly silky, with subtle complexities. It's a delicious wine to drink now for its spicy cherry and smoky oak flavors."
WINE ENTHUSIAST, May 2007

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Jose S. Ferrer Pinot Noir 2002

91 POINTS
"Medium ruby red color; deep, spicy red cherry and earth aromas; earthy, rich, red cherry, complex flavors, moderate tannin and toasty oak; good structure and balance, long finish. Big and rich with some nice earthy complexity - definitely needs a hearty meal for maximum enjoyment."
PinotReport, May 1, 2006

Jose S. Ferrer Pinot Noir 2000

91 POINTS
"The initial, heady layers of spice slowly build into the more delicate Carneros red fruit. There's a lean and supple gentleness that incorporates the red and green peppercorn spice, the sharp, seashell edge of the tannin; the sharper elements all read through the firm fruit flavor. A barrel selection by winemaker Bob Iantosca, this could prove inspired with a few years in the cellar."
Wine & Spirits, October 2003

"Well-oaked and moderately tannic, with cedar, vanilla and mocha flavors woven in with plum, cherry and a minty character. Drink now through 2006."
Wine Spectator, August 31, 2003

EXCEPTIONAL
"Huge aromatic wine with leafy/cherry richness and deep flavors in the mouth, and a long fruit-complex finish. Very ripe; needs another year to open up. Try with lamb or beef dishes. A truly great wine, typical of its region."
Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences, February 13, 2003

"Expressive oak and enriching highlights of toast and lees serve as well-placed partners to nicely ripened and relatively buoyant fruit throughout the length of this attractive offering. Medium-full-bodied and fairly fleshy in feel, it smacks of ripe apples and cream in the mouth and sustains nicely in a long and relatively lively finish. It is tasty now, but its ending edge of crispness suggests that it will keep quite well."
Connoissers' Guide to California Wine, September 2003

90 POINTS, EXCEPTIONAL
"Brilliant garnet hue. Cardamom, oak, cherry and bacon aromas. A rich entry leads to a moderately full-bodied palate and a well-structured finish that has very good depth of fruit, youthful tannins and lively acidity. The oak is evident, but not overwhelming. Nice complexity."
Tastings, The Journal of the Beverage Testing Institute, April 2003

"There is a little more of this wine to be found, but like its mates above, it is not a long production item. Its undeniable ripeness and richness give it familial resonance..."
Connoisseurs' Guide to CA Wine, October 2003

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"An outstanding wine with big fruit up front and nice spices on the back of the tongue. Excellent structure and some dust at the finish. Drink this with bigger meats than most Pinot Noirs."
It's Time for Wine by Monty & Sara Preiser, August 24, 2003
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Gravel Knob Pinot Noir

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Gravel Knob Pinot Noir 2004

Gravel Knob Pinot Noir 2003

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90 "From a hillside block within Gloria Ferrer's vineyard, this 2003 is fully mature and ready to enjoy, especially if you've just ordered a plate of beef carpaccio or cotechino with lentils. It starts off light and fragrant, with scents of rose and raspberry, then the flavors deepen, feeling saturated without excess extract, supple and complete."
Wine & Spirits, April 2007
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24th Annual Blind Best of the Best Pinot Noir in California
Gloria Ferrer Gravel Knob was chosen one of 12 wines!
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San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2007 Gold Medals
North of the Gate Wine Competition

Gravel Knob Pinot Noir 2002

"Appealing for its soft, silky texture and fresh aromas and flavors of raspberry, vanilla, anise and mineral. Drink now."
Wine Spectator, December 15, 2006

"This is one of the more unique pinots I've tasted in a while, with gamey character that screams out for grilled meats. Aromas of cola and blackberry lead to flavors of mushroom, smoked meat and spice. Of course, all of this is framed-up by classic Carneros red cherry. The vineyard is on the hillside just above the tasting room, and this one breaks tradition and shows pretty big muscle for a pinot."
Bradley Gray, Sonoma Valley Sun, November 16, 2006

Gravel Knob Pinot Noir 2001

"Aromas of ripe, spicy black cherry and wild berry along with a dash of spice and herb; it's sleek, with a silky texture and a complex aftertaste that highlights the fruity flavors. Drink now through 2008."
Wine Spectator, August 31, 2005

Gravel Knob Pinot Noir 2000

"Rich, with a concentrated core of earth, blackberry jam, pencil lead and creamy oak, with flavors that intensify and gain depth on the finish."
Wine Spectator, August 31, 2003

92 POINTS
"Medium ruby color; light earthy, spicy aromas with cherry notes; complex flavors of red cherry, coffee, spice and just the right touch of toasty oak; balanced with a lingering finish. This deep, aromatic Pinot is one of two new selections from Gloria Ferrer. The Gravel Knob block is in the winery's estate vineyard and shows well enough each year that winemaker Bob Iantosca chose it for a special designation."
PinotReport, August 2003

"Super-ripe strawberry flavor implies the sweet ripeness of the wine. It finishes simple, the tannins gripping as softly as the edge of fat grips a sirloin steak."
Wine & Spirits, October 2003

"This limited production effort mixes scents of ripe cherries with hints of grasses and brush in a nose that is buttressed by oaky, creme brulee and caramelly notes. Fairly supple and showing a nice bit of Pinot velvet to its palatal texture, the wine continues its ripe ways in its moderately deep, fruity, black walnut-tinged flavors..."
Connoisseurs' Guide to CA Wine, October 2003

Rust Rock Terrace Pinot Noir

Rust Rock Pinot Noir 2004

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"Very seductive aromas of cinnamon dosed red cherries. Tenacious red berry and red stone fruit highlighted by carob and sweet spice flavors. Terrific Pinot delicacy in a complete package."
PinotFile July 19, 2008

Rust Rock Pinot Noir 2003

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"This wine is pure raspberry, with underlying hints of strawberry, red cherry, violet and blueberry, which give a vivid brightness to the wine. "The soils of this vineyard are rocky and volcanic, and they give this wine elegant red fruit characteristics and a firmly structured mouthfeel," says Iantosca. Anything with mushrooms is my take."
Quarterly Review of Wines Summer 2008: An Ideal Place by Richard Paul Hinkle
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Rust Rock Pinot Noir 2001

92 POINTS
"Medium-deep ruby purple color; deep, rich, earthy, spice and cola aromas; rich, ripe, complex red cherry flavors with savory spice, earth and toasty oak; good structure and balance, long finish. While this is indeed a complex Pinot, it's by no means overdone. Very nice nuanced flavors and great balance."
PinotReport, May 1, 2006

90 POINTS
"Light garnet hue. Nicely reserved aromas of cherry, nutmeg and a creme brulee note. A silky mouthful of raspberry, spicy cherry, cedar and moist tobacco flavors. Forceful finish."
Wine News, June/July 2005

"This wine combines ripe, rich, complex sour cherry and wild berry fruit with mineral, sage and light cedary-nutmeg notes. It gains momentum on the finish, ending in a long, juicy aftertaste. Drink now through 2008."
Wine Spectator, August 31, 2005

Rust Rock Pinot Noir 2000

93 POINTS
"Great Carneros Pinot. Fabulously ripe fruity flavors range from raspberries through cherries and currants, sprinkled with cinnamon and nutmeg. Sweet and earthy, like espresso with brown sugar. Totally dry, and silky all the way down."
Wine Enthusiast, March 2004

90 POINTS
"Deep in tone, with the rich cherry flavor of ripe Carneros pinot noir, this darkens to fig while the texture grows round, plush, seductive. Substantial in the middle, then a bit short in the end, the finish begins to lengthen out with air toward a beeswax and honeyed buzz. Blended from five vineyard blocks on volcanic soils, this could prove impressive with age."
Wine & Spirits, October 2003

"Well-oaked, with plenty of smoky, toasty scents leading to rich, complex core of spicy, earthy black cherry and blackberry fruit. Well-focused, with a long intricate aftertaste, supported by firm tannins. Drink now through 2007."
Wine Spectator, August 31, 2003

91 POINTS
"Medium ruby color; deep berry and cherry aromas, nice spice and clove on nose; nice spicy cherry flavors, cola, cinnamon and clove notes with toasty oak, good structure and balance and a long finish. Complex and concentrated flavors mark this new Pinot from Gloria Ferrer. The Rust Rock Terrace is part of a new vineyard development by Gloria Ferrer called Circle Bar Ranch, located a mile or so south of the winery on Highway 121. This is going to be a terrific bottling as this vineyard continues to mature."
PinotReport, August 2003

"Another in the Ferrer line of small lots, this one joins its mate in ripeness and in the influences of caramel, roasted nuts and ripe grapes in its makeup. It is somewhat softer and smoother in its tactile sensations...its depth and richness make it a winner for now and the next few years."
Connoisseurs' Guide to CA Wine, October 2003