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Mark West Chardonnay
PRESS
Annual Top Picks – 87 Points
2001 Sonoma Chardonnay
Wine Spectator
“It is not easy to find a well-made Chardonnay from Sonoma County for less than $10 but here it is.”
2002 Sonoma Chardonnay
Mark Tarbell - Tarbell's Restaurant
Tap Specialty Stores Knowledge
Arizona Republic
September 15, 2004
“Depth and elegance to this medley of rich tropical fruits, mineral and toasty vanilla.”
2001 Sonoma Chardonnay
The Savvy Shopper – Best Value
Wine Spectator
July 2004
“Such a solid value - It can be bought by the case. Fruit-forward Chardonnay offers tastes of apples & spice and has a great finish.”
2001 Sonoma Chardonnay
Weekly Wine
The Bloomington Pantagraph
March 2004
AWARDS
Silver Medal
2002 Sonoma Chardonnay
Savor’s ‘North of the Gate’ Wine Competition 2004
Mark West Pinot Noir
PRESS
“Few California wineries can claim as much consistent success with Pinot Noir (the world’s most difficult red wine to make) as Mark West Winery.”
2000 Sonoma County Pinot Noir
The International Wine of the Month Club
May 27, 2003
Shopping List – “Ripe, almost candied flavors of black cherry and blackberry supported by firm tannins… Sturdy Pinot that can stand up to full-flavored barbecued meats.”
2001 Edna Valley Pinot Noir
Linda Murphy
San Francisco Chronicle
September 4, 2004
“More exposed fruit than a WonderBra Convention.”
2002 Edna Valley Pinot Noir
“X Rated Wine”
Wine X Magazine
August, 2004
“This is a great dinner guest... Even after the second day.”
2002 Edna Valley Pinot Noir
Richard Sanford
Standing up to a Turkey Sandwich Chicago Tribune
November 21, 2004
awards
Gold Medal
2002 Sonoma County Pinot Noir
Savor’s North of the Gate Wine Competition 2004
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