Accolades
Ferrière Vineyards 2003 Cabernet Franc
"Andrew's Cabernet Franc is grown in the Sierra Foothills of California in a very special micro-climate known as the Coyote-Ridge Peninsula. Surrounded by water on 3 sides, the Peninsula allows perfect moderation of the temperature in order to properly ripen this tricky grape variety and keep that typical "tobacco leaf" note pleasantly in the background."
Vestry Wines Somelier, General Manager, Jim Kuhner-
Silver Medal San Francisco Chronicle 2006, Silver Medal Orange County Fair
(not yet submitted for other reviews)
Radoux-Ferrière-2002 Estate Grown Bordeaux Blend
"Gorgeously complex, this Bordeaux Blend is enhanced with the addition of Syrah. From the Coyote-Ridge Peninsula in the Sierra Foothills, Andrew Ferrière brings out the most luxurious texutres and flavors from these varietals. Discover this new, up-and-coming winegrowing region in California!"
Vestry Wines Somelier, General Manager, Jim Kuhner-
“This great new find comes from the Sierra Foothills in California. No, this is not Napa, this is the Sierra Foothills! This wine will knock your socks off! The Guru would put this against any $75-$150 Napa Cabernet any day of the week. Come by and give this one a try.”
The International Wine Store, Florida-
This wine was submitted to the Wine Spectator Magazine by a distributor who stated the retail price at $54.00 instead of the $44.00 retail price we offer it at. At that price the spectator stated: “ A very good wine with special qualities” 86 points. “showing aromas of plum, blueberry and spicy oak, with tart, tannic flavors of blackberry, licorice and spice.”
Wine Spectator-
Gold Medal San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition, meritage Class.
Silver Medal for packaging and label design.
Raven Oaks-2002 Syrah
“This lovely bottling by Raven Oaks Vineyard offers black raspberry and red cherry fruit aromas, with jammy black spicy fruit, rich mouth feel with moderate concentration and depth, and a good finish.”
E-wine international-
"Quite aromatic, it's loaded with dried cherry, currant, leather and smokey notes. This is definitely a powerful Syrah with beautiful depth and complexity."
Vestry Wines Somelier, General Manager, Jim Kuhner-
Silver Medal San Francisco Chronicle International Wine Competition. Silver Medal in the Orange County Fair.