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AWARDS & REVIEWS
| 2008 Limited Selection Sauvignon Blanc |
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| "***** 5 STARS,Restaurant Wine, Issues 119 & 120" |
| "Fine Sauvignon: ripely flavored, full-bodied, lightly oaked, and long on the palate, with a persistent finish, tasting of apple, melon, lemon, toast, and lemon grass." |
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| "91 POINTS, Connoisseur's Guide Review, March 2008" |
| "Distinct and well-defined varietal grassiness is met here by just the right measure of juicy young fruit, while flashes of minerals and a kiss of sweet oak bring a degree of complexity to what is already a rich and inviting Sauvignon Blanc. Although underlain by a nice bit of vibrant acidity, the wine is fairly supple in feel, and its impressions of proportion, polish and depth continue all the way through to a long, wonderfully flavorful and genuinely cleansing finish. Bottle age is not needed but will only help." |
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| "TOP 100 BEST BUYS OF 2008, Wine Enthusiast, Dec. 2008 " |
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| "93 POINTS, The Wine Enthusiast, February 2009" |
| "This bottling from veteran Gainey is one of the most dependable in California. The '07 doesn't disappoint, bringing back memories of the fabulous '04 and '05. Like them, it's dry, rich and crisp in acidity, with sourdough yeastiness, like Champagne, that heightens and brightens the lemon, lime, fig and spice flavors." |
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WINE OF THE MONTH
SUMMER SPECIAL
2007 Limited Selection Chardonnay |
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| "A stellar Chardonnay" |
Santa Barbara News-Press
May 6, 2010 |
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| "93 POINTS,Wine & Spirits, YEARS BEST CHARDONNAYS OF 2009" |
| "Chardonnay from Santa Rita Hills is often huge: This is by no means light, but the richness of its toasty oak and ripe apple flavors is clearly defined by sharp minerality. The chardonnay vines at Gainey's Evan's Ranch grow on a gradual slope of sand, clay and gravelly loam soils, elements that give the wine strucure and cut. It stays elegant through the finish, with lingering scents of orange peel and mouthwatering pear flavors. Try it with crab.
IN THE TOP 10 OF 614 CHARDONNAYS TASTED!!" |
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| 2007 Limited Selection Pinot Noir |
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| " 92 POINTS, WINE ADVOCATE, August 2010" |
| "The 2007 Pinot Noir Limited Selection from a consistently top vintage in the Central Coast is just a beautiful example of this varietal. Broad, seductive notes of mulberry, black raspberry, and cherry are followed by a savory, expansive wine with sweet tannins and impressive purity. This is a seductive, full-bodied, yet elegant Pinot Noir to drink over the next 5-6 years." |
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| "An absolutely delicious and balanced pinot...It will remind you of what's so great about Santa Barbara pinot and Santa Rita Hills in particular." |
Santa Barbara News-Press
May 6, 2010 |
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| Gainey Vineyard |
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| "Highest rated California Merlot of all time" |
| Wine Enthusiast |
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| "Highest rated New World Chardonnay of all time" |
| Wine Spectator |
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| "One of the "TOP PRODUCERS OF CALIFORNIA SAUVIGNON BLANC"" |
| Wine Enthusiast Magazine, September 2010 |
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| "Gainey has established itself as one of [Santa Barbara County's] top wine producers." |
Santa Barbara News-Press
May 6, 2010 |
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| "...for ambiance and good wine I would recommend Gainey Vineyard." |
| OfficialWinery.com |
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| "Gainey is one of the best Santa Ynez wineries for getting a glimpse of the winemaking process. In addition to great Pinot Noirs and Syrahs, the winery offers a tough-to-get Limited-run Chardonnay that alone makes the destination to Gainey worthwhile." |
| winecountry.com |
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"Gainey is recognized not only as a popular destination for wine tasting, but also the producers of quality wines.
Gainey makes a point of controlling every aspect of the winemaking process.
The result is quality wines year after year." |
| examiner.com |
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| "Premier Santa Barbara Producer" |
| Wine Enthusiast Magazine |
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"2009
FIRST PLACE - BEST WINERY & BEST WINE TASTING ROOM
BEST OF THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY" |
| SANTA YNEZ VALLEY NEWS |
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"2007 & 2008
FIRST PLACE - BEST WINERY
BEST OF THE SANTA YNEZ VALLEY" |
| SANTA YNEZ VALLEY NEWS |
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| "One of the Best Wineries to Visit on the Central Coast" |
| Wine Spectator Magazine |
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| "One of the top six 'powerhouses' of Santa Barbara County" |
| Food & Wine Magazine |
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| "Gainey Vineyard is one of the most beautiful wineries in the world." |
| The Los Angeles Times
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| "One of Santa Barbara County's finest wineries." |
| Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate |
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| "One of the leading Sauvignon Blanc producers in California." |
| Ronn Wiegand, Restaurant Wine |
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| "U.S. Great Producer of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Riesling" |
| Wine Enthusiast Magazine |
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| "Winner of the "Chardonnay Challenge: Burgundy vs. California in a Blind Tasting"" |
| James Laube, Wine Spectator, November 1997 |
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