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DeLoach Vineyards Reviews

Score: Diamond Trophy | March 3, 2015 | Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2015
Score: Silver | February 9, 2015 | American Fine Wine Competition
Score: Gold | February 9, 2015 | American Fine Wine Competition
Score: 90 | February 1, 2015 | Wine & Spirits Magazine

The zin at Riebli Vineyard was planted in the late 19th century on the western slope of the Mayacamas Range. The fruit’s old-vine concentration feels Porty and hyperripe at first. But there’s a firmness to the tannins that becomes more interesting with air, a black spice character that brings to mind the mineral spark of a good Vintage Port more than anything jammy.  Servie it as a vino da meditazione with strong cheeses.

Score: SILVER | November 1, 2014 | San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition
Score: SILVER | November 1, 2014 | San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo International Wine Competition
Score: 91 | June 1, 2014 | Wine Enthusiast
DeLoach continues to impress with this Lake County vineyard-designate, a well-balanced Zin with plenty of density amid its brick tar and brambly blackberry fruit. With leveled acidity along with plenty of power, it’lll both age and be pleasing to drink now, with smoky meats.
Score: 89 | May 1, 2014 | Wine Enthusiast
A young, structured Pinot Noir exuding tart red cherry and pomegranate, clearly grown in a cool climate in a cool year with an undertone of brushy herbes de Provence. The finish continues the theme of tartness and acidity, a willing partner for something unexpected like oysters or bacon-wrapped dates.
Score: 88 | April 30, 2014 | Wine Spectator
Zesty and vibrant with raspberry and smoky dried herb aromas, layered with flavors of boysenberry, grilled mint and cracked pepper.
Score: 90 | April 1, 2014 | Wine Enthusiast
Cellar Selection. The Sebastopol Hills may someday be an appellation. This area of the southern valley lies open to maritime influences, making it cool. This polished Pinot shows its terroir in the brisk acidity, minerality and earthy fruit notes of pomegranates and heirloom tomatoes that accompany riper, sweeter raspberry and cherry flavors. A few years in the cellar should add traction.
Score: 88 | February 1, 2014 | Wine & Spirits
Best Buy. A supple Russian River Valley zin, this has fat persimmon and salted plum flavors to balance the notes of peppermint and the sweetness of the alcohol. It turns savory with air, finishing clean.
Score: 88 | December 31, 2013 | Wine Spectator
Fresh and snappy, with vibrant pear, honeysuckle, ginger and piecrust notes. Still raw, but offers persistent core of flavors.
Score: 89 | December 1, 2013 | The Wine Advocate
The 2011 Chardonnay Hawk Hill Vineyard is slightly more mineral-dominated, revealing notes of wet gravel, honeysuckle and a hint of white peach. This medium to full-bodied, delicious, impressive 2011 Chardonnay should be drunk over the next 3-4 years.
Score: 87 | November 1, 2013 | Wine Enthusiast
Dry and earthy, with tobacco, mushroom and raspberry flavors, accented with smoky oak. Feels a bit hollow in the middle palate and short on the finish, but is an elegant, silky wine. Drink now. —
Score: 87 | October 1, 2013 | Burghound
Classic ruby. A ripe and restrained nose of red berries and subtle spice notes leads to energetic and well-detailed middle weight flavors that culminate in a dusty, clean and ever-so-mildly austere finish. There is a trace of warmth to the acceptably complex and agreeably persistent finale that is slightly attenuated.
Score: 87 | August 1, 2013 | Wine & Spirits
A grapey chardonnay with the coffee-and-cream scents of oak, this is a smooth and simple white for roast veal.
Score: Silver | May 24, 2013 | 2013 Los Angeles International Wine Competition
Score: Silver | March 1, 2013 | 2013 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Score: Silver | March 1, 2013 | 2013 Dallas Morning News Wine Competition