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Latest News

Jan 2012
10 Medals Awarded in the 2012 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
Sarahs Vineyard is pleased to announce an excellent showing at the 2012 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. We are very happy with continued strong recognition for our flagship wines; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot and Rhone blends. Accolades for 2012 are:

2009 Chardonnay: SILVER
2010 Chardonnay: SILVER
2010 Chardonnay, Estate: SILVER
2010 Chardonnay, Sta Cruz Mtns: GOLD
2010 Pinot Noir, Estate: SILVER
2010 Pinot Noir, Sta Cruz Mtns: BRONZE
2010 Pinot Noir: BRONZE
2009 Cote de Madone Red Rhone Blend: SILVER
2007 Merlot, Sta Cruz Mtns: BRONZE
2008 Charbono: SILVER

June 2011
Accolades from the San Francisco International Wine Competition
Sarahs Vineyard is pleased to announce 3 Silver medals from the 2011 San Francisco International Wine Competition. The SF International is the largest and most influential wine competition in America and judged by a panel of nationally recognized wine experts. We are pleased to see continued strong recognition for our flagship wines; Pinot Noir from our Estate and from the nearby Santa Cruz Mountains; and our red Rhone wine blend Côte de Madone. Accolades for 2011 are:

2009 Pinot Noir, Estate: SILVER
2009 Pinot Noir, Sta Cruz Mtns: SILVER
2008 Côte de Madone Rhone Blend: SILVER

January 2011
Sarah's Vineyard Goes Gold at Annual San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Sarahs Vineyard is pleased to announce 4 medals from the 2011 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. This prestigious annual event is the largest competition of American wines in the world, and Sarah's Vineyard is consistently recognized there for our fine handmade wines. We are very happy to see continued success with our flagship wines; Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and our Rhone wine blends Côte de Madone and Côte de Madone Blanc. Accolades for 2011 are:

2008 Pinot Noir, Estate: GOLD
2009 Côte de Madone Blanc, Estate: SILVER
2008 Côte de Madone, Estate: SILVER
2008 Chardonnay, Sta Cruz Mountains: BRONZE

Jan 2010
Sarah's Vineyard Bats 1000 at the Chronicle Wine Competition - Again!
Sarahs Vineyard is pleased to announce that 6 of 6 wines entered in the 2010 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition received Gold, Silver or Bronze medals.  We are very pleased to see recognition for our first Rhone blends, the Côte de Madone and Côte de Madone Blanc; named for nearby Mount Madonna.  Accolades for 2010 are:

  2007 Carignane, Old Vine, Santa Clara Valley:  Gold

  2007 Pinot Noir, Central Coast:  Gold

  2008 Côte de Madone Blanc, Santa Clara Valley:  Silver

  2007 Côte de Madone, Santa Clara Valley:  Silver

  2007 Grenache, Old Vine, Santa Clara Valley:  Silver

  2007 Zinfandel, Zayante Vineyard, Santa Cruz Mountains:  Bronze

August 2008
2005 Syrah Receives 90 Rating from Robert Parker
Sarahs Vineyard is pleased to announce that Robert Parker Jr has given our 2005 Syrah Besson Vineyard a 90 point rating. This was first reported in Wine Advocate #177 [June 2008]. Mr. Parker's analysis complimented the complex aromatic and flavor profile of the wine; noting sweet tannin, spice, flowers, black currants, cherries and broad, savory flavors which "only add to the appeal of this wine". In The Wine Advocate Rating System, a score of 90 indicates "An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character. In short, these are terrific wines."

November 2007
VIA Magazine Visits Sarah's Vineyard, AAA Traveler's Magazine
In an article about Highway 152, VIA Magazine suggests a stop at Sarah's Vineyard, where "Genial staffers pour juicy syrahs and crisp chardonnays". Read Article...

August 31, 2007
Expansion Highlights Acclaimed Gilroy Vineyard, The Gilroy Dispatch
I popped open a bottle of Sarah's Vineyard 2004 Reserve Pinot Noir the other day, bottle number 299 of 2,376 to be exact. This fruit was sourced from Sarah's Dellamaggiore Vineyard. It was balanced with a hint of oak, nice plum, coffee and clove spice. It was slightly earthy and had a long finish - I simply had to get more.
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VINTAGE WINE MEDAL COMPETITION 2009 Chardonnay 2012 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 2010 Pinot Noir, Estate 2012 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 2009 Pinot Noir, Sta Cruz Mtn 2011 SF Intl Wine Comp. 2009 Pinot Noir, Estate 2011 SF Intl Wine Comp. 2008 Pinot Noir, Estate 2011 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 2008 Côte de Madone Red Rhone blend, GSM 2011 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 2008 Côte de Madone Red Rhone blend, GSM 2011 SF Intl Wine Comp. 2009 Côte de Madone Blanc White Rhone blend 2011 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 2008 Côte de Madone Blanc White Rhone blend 2010 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 2007 Carignane "Old Vine" 2010 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 2007 Côte de Madone Red Rhone blend 2010 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 2007 Grenache, Old Vine 2010 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 2007 Pinot Noir, Estate 2009 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. 2007 Pinot Noir, Sta Cruz Mtn Best of Class 2009 SF Chronicle Wine Comp. Best of Class 2005 Syrah "Besson Vineyard" 2009 SF Chronicle Wine Comp.