2010 Awards By Competition
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The Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association 2010 trade tasting held in San Francisco CA.
Martin Ranch Winery was there along with over thirty local Santa Cruz Mountain Wineries. These reviews are courtesy of David Tong and his SCMWine blog
2006 Therese Vineyard Syrah, Santa Clara Valley - 91 Points
Earth, smoke and black fruit. Lovely fruit, nice acidity, crisp finish with white pepper.
2005 Therese Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon - 90+ Points
Shy, earthy nose. Dense blackcurrant fruit, lot of tannin. Needs 3+ years in the cellar.
2006 Therese Vineyard Sangiovese - 91 Points
Lots of earth and sweet oak. Nice red fruit, red currant, earth, smoke, licorice.
2007 Therese Vineyard Zinfandel, Amador - 87 Points
12% petite Sirah. Around 0.5% residual sugar.
Sweet raspberry syrup nose. Sweet raspberry, decent structure.
2008 J.D. Hurley Chardonnay - 86 Points
Cidery nose. Vanilla cream and smooth apple. Cidery finish.
2006 J.D. Hurley Merlot - 88 Points
Oak, smooth plum fruit.
2006 J.D. Hurley Cabernet Sauvignon - 88 Points
Earthy berry nose. Good acidity, nice fruit, tart finish.
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2006 Therese Vineyards Cabernet Franc, Santa Cruz Mountains Estate - Silver
2005 Therese Vineyards Dos Rios Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Clara Valley - Silver
2003 Therese Vineyards Estate Nebbiolo, Santa Cruz Mountains - Silver
2006 Therese Vineyards Sangiovese, Santa Clara Valley - Silver
2007 Therese Vineyards Zinfandel, Amador County - Bronze
2007 J.D. Hurley Zinfandel, Santa Clara County - Bronze
2006 J.D. Hurley Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Cruz Mountains - Silver
2006 J.D. Hurley Merlot, Santa Clara Valley - Bronze
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