RATINGS & AWARDS
The Smuggler’s Son and Estate Pinot Noir continue to earn high ratings and prestigious awards.
2020 Estate Pinot Noir
91 Points
“This potent, full-bodied fruit bomb of a wine is nicely supported by firm tannins and good acidity that balance it out pretty well. It bursts with effusive blackberry and dried cherry flavors and a hint of sweetness but the structure meets those blow for blow.”
2016 The Smuggler’s Son
89 Points
“This potent, full-bodied fruit bomb of a wine is nicely supported by firm tannins and good acidity that balance it out pretty well. It bursts with effusive blackberry and dried cherry flavors and a hint of sweetness but the structure meets those blow for blow.”
88 Points
“Snappy, with appealing pepper, cherry, and grilled herb flavors. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petite Sirah. Drink now through 2023. 500 cases made.”
2015 The Smuggler’s Son
87 Points
“The Smuggler's Son 2015 Red (California) This full-bodied wine is based on Zinfandel and tastes ripe and smooth, fills the mouth with blackberry and cherry flavors, and has enough richness to fill out its lightly tannic frame.”
86 Points
“An eccentric red blend that mixes zesty, ripe black cherry flavors with contrasting accents of bell pepper and spiced cinnamon. Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Petite Sirah. Drink now. 500 cases made.”
2014
The Smuggler’s Son
92 Rating & Editor’s Choice from Wine Enthusiast
Gold Medal from the Indy International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal from the California State Fair
2013
The Smuggler’s Son
95 Point Rating, Best of Class for Region, & Gold Medal from the California State Fair
Best of Class Zinfandel & Gold Medal from the Indy International Wine Competition
LIBRARY VINTAGES
2012 Vintage
90 Point Rating & Silver Medal from the California State Fair
Silver Medal from the Indy International Wine Competition
2011 Vintage
Silver Medal from the California State Fair
Bronze Medal from the Indy International Wine Competition
2010 Vintage
Gold Medal from the Indy International Wine Competition
Silver Medal from the California State Fair
2008 Vintage
Silver Medal from the Indy International Wine Competition
Bronze Medal from the California State Fair
2009 Vintage
Silver Medal from the California State Fair
Silver Medal from the Indy International Wine Competition