VA de VI Accolades

Acclaim

87 POINTS
- Wine Enthusiast, December 2012

88 POINTS
"A well-crafted bubbly for those with a slight sweet tooth. Spicy tropical fruit aromas lead to lively lemon and lime notes, with accents of toasted almond and spice."
- Wine Spectator, October 2012

90 POINTS
"Va de Vi is pure hedonism in a glass. It envelops the palate in luscious, sweet flavors and textures, then sweeps everything clean with a stimulating rush of tiny, tangy bubbles. The wine is saturated with pear, cherry and apple perfumes plus down-to-earth toasty, yeasty elements, with everything balanced by beguiling sweetness."
- Marguerite Thomas, WineReviewOnline.com, October 2011

92 POINTS
"Pretty gold hue with very small, active bubbles. Intriguing scents of pear nectar, peach juice and light floral fragrances. Creamy entry with a nice spiciness that accents continuing pear, vanilla and a touch of red fruit. Tangy finish marked by minerality and sweet citrus acidity." - Wine News, Winter 2010

88 POINTS
"This is basically the same as Gloria’s brut, only they added some Muscat and made it a little sweeter. With sugared raspberry, lime, orange and brioche flavors, made brisk with acidity, it will satisfy those who like some plumpness in their sparkling wines."
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2010

87 POINTS
"A nice everyday sparkler. It's a little sweet and very forward in lime and strawberry flavors, with the yeast and toast complications of a fine sparkling wine." - Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2010

Awards

2013 Gold Medals
International Eastern Wine Competition
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2012 Gold Medals
National Orange/Pacific Rim
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
San Francisco International Wine Competition
Winemakers Challenge - Platinum

2011 Gold Medals
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
Florida State Fair
Grand Harvest Awards

2010 Gold Medals
Winemaker Challenge International Wine Competition
Orange County Wine Competition
Pacific Rim Wine Competition - Best of Class
Sommelier Challenge - Best of Show

2009 Gold Medals
San Francisco International Wine Competition