2011 Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc is listed as a Top Value, New Zealand White in the Wine Spectator on line. The review is also featured in the June 2012 issue of Wine Spectator: “Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough 2011 $16 — Tangerine, apricot and peach flavors are at the forefront, as this white features a good mix of ripe flavors and an intense juiciness. Touches of green apple and herbal tea come in on the finish. Drink now. 7,200 cases made.”

The Palate Press recommends our 2009 Matchbook Syrah in the online post on April 11, 2012: 2009 Matchbook Dunnigan Hills Syrah April 11, 2012 by Becky Sue Epstein Five clones of estate-grown syrah are blended together to produce a wine full of nice, tarry fruit. Balanced by good acidity, this wine is hearty from nose through palate to finish. Yet it has a touch of florals throughout as well, which add both a hint of delicacy and another layer of complexity to the earthiness of this still-young wine. Pairs well with roasted meat and fried onion strings. Recommended. BSE. WHO: Matchbook [...]

The Palm Beach Post Swirl Girls feature Chasing Venus Sauvignon Blanc in their March 27, 2012, blog: The 2011 Chasing Venus was a yummy, typical New Zealand sauv blanc, and that’s what I was looking for: a beautiful, aromatic nose of coconut and banana, with a taste of honeysuckle, pear and lime all rolled into a smoother, more unified wine. This was crisp without being astringent and had a medium finish. With the paella, the wine had a green apple taste that was added to the mix, and this bigger sauvignon blanc went better with the dish than the other [...]

Milwaukee Magazine wine columnist, Kristine Hansen, recommends Sawbuck Malbec on the publication’s online counterpart, InsideMilwaukee.com. “2008 Sawbuck Malbec (Yolo County, California, $10) has a damp, earthy bouquet that quickly evolves into toasty vanilla, oak and juicy blackberry notes, followed by a long finish. This Malbec goes down easy yet it’s also complex.” Read the entire article: http://www.insidemilwaukee.com/Article/3222012-MarchMalbecMadness

Bottlenotes.com recommends our 2010 Matchbook Rose of Tempranillo for the spring season: Matchbook Rosé of Tempranillo 2010 (Central Valley, CA) $11.  This wine screams “drink me outside” so it’s perfect as the weather gets warmer. It’s crisp and has hints of peaches and melon, which will of course make you think of what comes after spring: summer. Read the entire article: http://www.bottlenotes.com/the-daily-sip/wine-recommendations/warm-weather-wines