Accolades

General Articles and Reviews:

Rachel Ray Magazine, June/July 2008
2007 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc the perfect wine!
Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc is the perfect wine to pair with a delicious meal...
(read more).

Ferrari-Carano Outstanding Value Producer of CA Wines --
2005 Tre Terre Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Wine Spectator - 90 Points
Keeps the focus on the ripe, firm green apple and pear flavors, making this intense yet elegant...
(read more).

Wine & Spirits Magazine, April 2008
19th Annual Restaurant Poll
Ferrari-Carano chosen as a top 50 wine in American restaurants...
(read more).

Wine & Spirits Magazine, April 2008
19th Annual Restaurant Poll
Ferrari-Carano chosen as a top By-the-Glass wine in American restaurants...
(read more).

The Tasting Panel, March 2008
Reds with Horsepower
Ferrari-Carano's latest project is PreVail, a fitting name for mountain reds that are made to endure...
(read more).

Luxury Las Vegas Magazine, November 2007
Grape Camp, The Ultimate Gift of Sonoma County, by Beth Schwartz
As a youngster, going to camp was always quite an adventure ...
(read more).

San Diego Magazine, November 2007
Wine in Review, by Brett Anderson
Ferrari-Carano 2005 Siena Red Wine and 2005 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel...
(read more).

Sante Magazine, September 2007
Kudos -- Ferrari-Carano
Twenty years ago, Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery sold its first wines, but the winemaking dream for Don and Rhonda Carano...
(read more).

Quarterly Review of Wines, Autumn 2007
Brave New World, by Richard Elia
Exciting things are happening at Sonoma's Ferrari-Carano Winery...
(read more).

Patterson's The Tasting Panel , July 2007
Rise and Shine, by David Gadd
Ferrari-Carano takes to the hills to discover Sonoma's mountain terroirs...
(read more). Pages 1, 2, 3
(read more). Pages 4, 5

Wine Spectator, June 2007
Wineries to Tour
Extravagance is on display at Ferrari-Carano, and the centerpiece is visitor center Villa Fiore...
(read more).

Pinot Grigio , Alexander Valley:

The Wall Street Journal Online, May 2008
Very good. Vibrant and mouth-watering, with a real intensity of fruit...
(read more).

Fume Blanc, Sonoma County:

Rachel Ray Magazine, June/July 2008
2007 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc the perfect wine!
Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc is the perfect wine to pair with a delicious meal...
(read more).

Wine & Spirits Magazine, April 2008
19th Annual Restaurant Poll
Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc chosen as a most popular Sauvignon Blanc...
(read more).

2006 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc
BIN Magazine - 88 Points
Very appealing, up-front ripe melon aromas with a hint of creaminess...one of the top Sauvignon Blancs in America...
(read more).

2005 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc
Wine Spectator - 89 Points
Appealing for its richness and complex layers of ripe pear, lemon-lime,
citrus and subtle herb...
(read more).

2004 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc
Wine & Spirits - 92 Points
The best vintage of Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc in recent memory...
(read more).

2004 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc
Wine Spectator - 91 Points
A terrific, stylistic effort. Vibrant and lively...
(read more).

Chardonnay, Alexander Valley:

Wine & Spirits Magazine, April 2008
19th Annual Restaurant Poll
Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay chosen as a most popular wine...
(read more).

2005 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay
BIN Magazine - 92 Points
Rich, attractive aromas of ripe core fruits and creamy oak, very well-integrated; medium to full bodied, superior structure...
(read more).

2004 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay
Wine Spectator - 90 Points
Offers a lively beam of rich fruit supported by crisp acidity and layers of pear...
(read more).

2003 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay
Cheers - 94 Points - 5 Stars
Well balanced and silky with supple texture and long finish...
(read more).

2003 Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay
Wine Enthusiast - 90 Points
This gentle, balanced and very fine wine displays consummate artistry in winemaking...
(read more).

Chardonnay Reserve, Napa/Carneros:

2005 Reserve Chardonnay
BIN Magazine - 90 Points
Attractive aromas of cloves and vanilla with pleasing core fruit notes...enticing...very good depth of fruit; full bodied, rich...
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2002 Reserve Chardonnay
Connoisseurs' Guide - 91 Points
Sweet, very slightly candied, apple-like fruit is teamed up with lots of very rich oak...
(read more).

Tre Terre Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Vineyard Select Series:

Ferrari-Carano Outstanding Value Producer of CA Wines --
2005 Tre Terre Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Wine Spectator - 90 Points
Keeps the focus on the ripe, firm green apple and pear flavors, making this intense yet elegant...
(read more).

2005 Tre Terre Russian River Valley Chardonnay
BIN Magazine - 91 Points
Bold, ripe apple, pear aroma with an accent of cream and sweet vanilla, excellent depth of fruit...solid effort...
(read more).

2005 Tre Terre Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Wine Spectator - 90 Points
Keeps the focus on the ripe, firm green apple and pear flavors, making this intense yet elegant...
(read more).

2005 Tre Terre Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Wine & Spirits Magazine - 90 Points
A savory style of Chardonnay, this amplifies its full apple and mineral lees richness...
(read more).

2004 Tre Terre Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Wine Spectator - 90 Points
Aromas of freshly cut flowers, citrus, green apple and hazelnut carry over to the palate...
(read more).

2004 Tre Terre Russian River Valley Chardonnay
www.winereviewonline.com - 94 Points
A remarkably satisfying California Chardonnay that delivers exceptional depth and weight on the palate...
(read more).

Dominique Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Vineyard Select Series:

2005 Dominique Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Patterson's The Tasting Panel Magazine - 92 Points
Anthony Dias Blue says "Lively fruit, smooth texture and seductive oak...
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2005 Dominique Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Wine Spectator - 91 Points
A ripe, zesty style, with vivid green apple, pear and melon fruit that's joined ...
(read more).

2005 Dominique Russian River Valley Chardonnay
BIN Magazine - 93 Points
Bright, clear, straw color; fresh, vibrant appley aroma with a suggestion of minerality...a remarkable effort...
(read more).

2005 Dominique Russian River Valley Chardonnay
winereviewonline.com - 90 Points
Dominique, a brisk 2005, with flavors of fig and golden apple along with firm acids ...
(read more).

Emeila's Cuvee Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Vineyard Select Series:

2005 Emelia's Cuvee Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Wine Spectator - 90 Points
Rich and vibrant, with a tasty mix of new toasty oak and layers of ripe pear, fig...
(read more).

2005 Emelia's Cuvee Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Wine Enthusiast - 90 Points
Rich and appealing, a new bottling from the winery...new oak frames tart green apple, pineapple, kumquat...
(read more).

Fiorella Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Vineyard Select Series:

2005 Fiorella Russian River Valley Chardonnay
winereviewonline.com - 90 Points
Fiorella, bearing ample weight...ripe...tropical fruit...precise and elegant ...
(read more).

2004 Fiorella Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Wine Spectator - 90 Points
Bold, ripe and generous, rich with spicy green apple, cream, melon and a hint of hazelnut...
(read more).

Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley:

2005 Ferrari-Carano Zinfandel
Wine Enthusiast Magazine -- 92 Points!
(read more).

Merlot, Sonoma County:

2004 Ferrari-Carano Merlot
Quarterly Review of Wines - 5 Star Wine
23rd Annual tasting of the Best of the Best ...
(read more).

2002 Ferrari-Carano Merlot
Wine Enthusiast - 91 Points
The wine is lush and complex. There are enormously deep cherry, mocha and oak flavors...
(read more).

Cabernet Sauvignon , Alexander Valley:

Wine & Spirits Magazine, April 2008
19th Annual Restaurant Poll
Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon chosen as a most popular wine...
(read more).

2005 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon
justwinepoints.com -- 93 Points!
(read more).

2005 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon
BIN Magazine - 88 Points
Dark ruby color, attrative ripe berry aroma, very good depth of fruit...a fine prototype from the Alexander Valley...
(read more).

2004 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon
Wine Spectator -- James Laube Recommended California Cabernet Value
Tightly wound, firm and concentrated, with dense currant, floral and wild berry flavors...
(read more).

2003 Ferrari-Carano Cabernet Sauvignon
www.winereviewonline.com - 93 Points
The 2003 Ferrari-Carano is another in a lengthy string of impressive Cabernets, delivering a core of sweet red and black fruit aromas...
(read more).

Trésor , Alexander Valley:

2004 Trésor
Wine Enthusiast Magazine - 90 Points
It has been some years since I last tasted this proprietary Bordeaux blend, and it's nice to see it's a very good wine...
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2004 Trésor
BIN Magazine - 91 Points
Deep ruby color; surprisingly big aromas of ripe fruit and sweet oak, excellent depth of fruit...
(read more).

2002 Trésor
Quarterly Review of Wines -- Four Star Wine, 23rd Annual Best of the Best
Big, rich, ripe, chewy, cassis, coffee and toasty oak...
(read more).

2002 Trésor
www.winereviewonline.com - 96 Points
The 2002 vintage is a remarkable wine; rich, lush and beautifully layered...
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2002 Trésor
Connoisseurs' Guide - 91 Points
From its nicely composed aromas of caramel, cream, currants and mint...
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2002 Trésor
Decanter Magazine - 4 Star Wine
Elegant aromatics. Sense of balance and class. Wow! Great...
(read more).

PreVail West Face , Alexander Valley:

2004 PreVail West Face
Wine Spectator -- Top Rated Sonoma County Cab Blend!
Well-proportioned, elegant and sleek, with spicy currant, sage, black cherry and wild berry fruit...
(read more).

2004 PreVail West Face
Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate - 91 - 93 Points
The impressive 2004 West Face boasts a deep purple color as well as a big, opulent, flamboyant nose...
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2004 PreVail West Face
Wine Enthusiast Magazine -- 93 Points!
A blend of Cab and Syrah grown on one of the winery's mountain vineyards...
(read more).

2004 PreVail West Face
BIN Magazine - 92 Points
Deep ruby color; rich, very fine aromas of red currants and sweet earth, excellent depth of fruit...exciting blend...
(read more).

2004 PreVail West Face
Quarterly Review of Wines -- Five Star Wine!
California Red Blends/Meritage. 24th Annual Best of the Best....
(read more).

2003 PreVail West Face
Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate - 90 Points
It exhibits and earthy, mineral, monolithic character not unlike a chunky St. Estephe...
(read more).

2003 PreVail West Face
Quarterly Review of Wines -- Five Star Wine, 23rd Annual Best of the Best
Deep, rich, chewy, well-knit, blackberry, spice...
(read more).

PreVail Back Forty , Alexander Valley:

2005 PreVail Back Forty
Wine Spectator Magazine - 90 Points!
Serves up a complex mix of ripe, fleshy plum and blackberry fruit...
(read more).

2004 PreVail Back Forty
Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate - 91 - 93 Points
The deep ruby/purple-tinged, supple 2004 Back Forty possesses a refined, elegant style...
(read more).

2004 PreVail Back Forty
Wine Enthusiast Magazine - 93 Points!
Mountain fruit is the key to understanding this 100% Cab...
(read more).

2004 PreVail Back Forty
BIN Magazine - 93 Points
Deep ruby color; outstanding aromas of rich, black fruit and sweet oak, excellent integration of elements...simply stunning...
(read more).

2003 PreVail Back Forty
Robert Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate - 91 Points
Sumptuous aromas of white chocolate, dried herbs and loamy soil in its full-bodied, expressive style...
(read more).

2003 PreVail Back Forty
Quarterly Review of Wines -- Best of Show, 23rd Annual Best of the Best
Lush, pure, elegant, deliciously opulent, blackberry, mocha...a real stunner.
(read more).