McDowell Valley

87 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 McDowell Vly Vyds Coro, (zinfandel, sirah and petite sirah) is firm and well-structured, with just enough briary undertones; has tart black cherry and smoky licorice.

89 PTS WILFRED WONG. A zesty, bright red, the raspberry-scented '06 McDowell Grenache Noir is a fine example of this varietal; zippy and lasting on the palate and in the aftertaste.

The McDowell Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp and fragrant white wine with fine, tart citrus flavors.

The McDowell Grenache Rose is a deeply colored (almost ruby red) crisp wine; substantial on the palate; a rewarding wine from start to finish.

Deep, dark and almost black, the nearly saturated McDowell SyrahSyrah is one of the New World's finest efforts with this top-quality varietal.

RECOMMENDED, NEW YORK TIMES. The '00 McDowell Valley Vineyards Grenache Rose is a delicious choice for turkey dinner is dry rose;juicy and fresh, bursting with cherry, watermelon, and tart cranberry.

DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL, 2006 NORTH OF THE GATE WINE COMP. The '03 McDowell Syrah is dense, concentrated and very rich; the estate fruit shows plum, blackberry chocolate with a vein of sweet anise.

The McDowell Viognier is aromatic and pleasing; medium bodied and layered on the palate; very user-friendly.