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ACCOLADES FOR OUR 2019 VINTAGE
Wine Enthusiast
2019 Chardonnay
“Thick, weighty and lushly opulent, it is floral and aromatic, with notes of anise, green apple and creamy lemon. 93 Points” Wine Enthusiast
2019 Pinot Noir
“…this estate-grown wine shows a savory entry of black tea, forest floor and cardamom, earthy and complex at its core. 93 Points” Wine Enthusiast
~ A Sample of the Accolades for our 2019 Chardonnay ~
“Long and elegant. 93 Points.” Wine Critic Anthony Dias Blue, Blue Lifestyle
“A full-bodied Chardonnay where refreshing citrus meets lush honey. Nice length. Well-crafted.” Peg Melnik, Press Democrat
~ A Sample of the Accolades for our 2019 Pinot Noir ~
“Long and classic. 92 Points.” Wine Critic Anthony Dias Blue, Blue Lifestyle
“Excellent. 90 Points.” Tom Hyland, Forbes
Press Democrat
Wine of the Week 2018 Pfendler Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap
“It’s an elegant, food-friendly pinot, one fit for a feast. It has tangy fruit, crisp acid and impeccable balance. This pinot has layered flavors of raspberry, cherry, clove and herbs. The Pfendler has a Bing cherry lingering finish, and everything about this pinot is spot on.” Read the entire article here
Food & Wine Pairing: Delicata Squash and the 2018 Pfendler Pinot Noir, Petaluma Gap
Delicata Squash & Risotto View the recipe here
Dan Berger’s Vintage Experiences
2015 Pfendler Pinot Noir
Exceptional
…explosive “Gap” aromatics that include a trace of earth and a beautiful Burgundian component…
2015 Pfendler Chardonnay
Exceptional
Stylistically, somewhere between Mersault and Puligny lies the essence of this exceptional richly structured wine….
Forbes
2015 Pfendler Pinot Noir
…dark chocolate and tobacco on the palate to a stony, cherry liquor on the nose.
Food & Wine
2015 Pfendler Pinot Noir
Charred sage, jasmine, and cherry liqueur aromas, and exceptionally complex flavors…
The Tasting Panel Magazine
2014 Pfendler Chardonnay
92 Points
Smooth, juicy and toasted with tangy fruit, balance…
San Francisco Magazine
2015 Pfendler Pinot Noir Rosé
Discover Petaluma Gap
The rosé is packed with red berries, sweet melon and citrus…
Orange County Register
2015 Pfendler Pinot Noir Rosé
The Buys of Summer
It’s soft salmon in color and light-bodied…
Pinot File
2012 Pfendler Pinot Noir
94 points
Alluring aromas of fresh red cherries, with hints of spice…
Wine of the Week
2012 Pfendler Pinot Noir
This pinot is layered with tasty notes of blackberry…
Pinot Report
2012 Pfendler Pinot Noir
95 points
Deep ruby color; deep, dense plum and cherry aromas…
Wine Review Online
2012 Pfendler Chardonnay
91 POINTS
A beautifully balanced Sonoma Chardonnay…
Pinot File
Pfendler 2012 Pinot Noir
94 points
The Press Democrat
Wine of the Week by Peg Melnik
Pinot Report
Pfendler 2012 Pinot Noir
95 points
Wine Review Online
Pfendler 2012 Chardonnay
91 points
Wine & Spirits
Pfendler 2011 Pinot Noir
93 points
Wine Review Online
2011 Pfendler Chardonnay
91 points
Wine Review Online
2011 Pfendler Pinot Noir
90 points
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
2011 Pfendler Pinot Noir
90 points
Pinot Report
2011 Pfendler Pinot Noir
94 points
Wine & Spirits
Pfendler 2009 Pinot Noir
91 points
The Tasting Panel, Anthony Dias Blue Reviews
Pfendler 2009 Pinot Noir
93 points
Connoisseurs’ Guide
Pfendler 2009 Pinot Noir
93 points
Connoisseurs’ Guide
Pfendler 2009 Chardonnay
92 points
Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar
Pfendler 2009 Chardonnay
91 points
Wine Enthusiast
“7 New Stars of California Chardonnay”
by Steve Heimoff
The Press Democrat
“Cool Vintages” by Virginie Boone