BRONZE MEDAL, 2011 SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE WINE COMP. A fine look at the varietal, the delicious '09 Lake Sonoma Winery Sauvignon Blanc offers citrus, melon, and dried fruit flavors; crisp finish.

88 PTS Wilfred Wong. Surprisingly stylish with fine fruit persistency. Medium bodied on the palate with smooth, sweet tannins.

91 PTS WINE & SPIRITS. The '07 Lake Sonoma Chardonnay has juicy pear flavors last through this clean chardonnay; volume turned up by sweet, caramelized oak; serve with grilled chicken-apple sausages.

GOLD MEDAL, CHAIRMAN'S AWARD, 2009 RIVERSIDE INT'L WINE COMP. A power zin from one of California great Zinfandel appellations, the exploding berry '06 Lake Sonoma Old Vine is clearly varietal.

The Lake Sonoma Winery Zinfandel is rich, full and deep; shows berries and oak on the palate; sweet tannins in the finish.