Brut Rosé Accolades

2008 Vintage

2013 Gold Medals
International Eastern Wine Competition

2007 Vintage

91 POINTS
"A really nice sparkling wine from Gloria Ferrer. Mostly Pinot Noir, with some Chardonnay, it has a dark copper color and is full-bodied and rich in raspberry and strawberry flavors. Feels crisp and satisfying. Best over the next few years"
- Wine Enthusiast Magazine, December 15, 2011

90 POINTS
"Floral strawberry, apple and graham cracker aromas lead to crisp, vibrant watermelon and citrus flavors that end with a crisp mineral finish. Drink now."
- Wine Spectator Insider, October 19, 2011

2013 Gold Medals
Pinot Noir Shootout

2012 Gold Medals
Affairs of the Vine
California State Fair - Gold Best of Class
Fingerlakes Wine Competition
Monterey Wine Competition - Platinum
Next Generation Wine Competition - Best of Class
San Francisco International Wine Competition
US National Wine Competition
Winemakers Challenge - Double Gold

2011 Gold Medals
Sonoma County Harvest Fair - Mike Lee Memorial Award
Sonoma County Harvest Fair - Sweepstakes Specialty Wine

2006 Vintage

93 POINTS
"The first duty of a blush bubbly is to be delicious and elegant, and this one is, despite the full-bodied flavors from a majority of Pinot Noir. The wine is dry and complex, with flavors of raspberries, cherries, limes, buttery vanilla, yeast and smoky oak. Really good, and will develop through 2013."
- Wine Enthusiast, Best of the Year Issue 2009

90 POINTS
"Festive and zesty, with bold floral raspberry aromas and full-bodied, complex cherry, toasty vanilla and pear flavors that race to a lively finish. Drink now through 2014."
- Wine Spectator Insider, October 7, 2009

2011 Gold Medals
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition - Sweepstakes Winner & Best Sparkling Wine
Monterey Wine Competition - Platinum

2010 Gold Medals
Monterey Wine Competition - Platinum
California State Fair Wine Competition
Sonoma County Harvest Fair

2005 Vintage

91 POINTS "Gloria Ferrer's 2005 dry Chardonnay and Pinot Noir were both really good, so why shouldn't this bubbly blend of them be? And so it is. Rich in raspberry, lime, vanilla cream, yeast and cinnamon spice flavors, it has a complex, silky texture, with very fine bubbles. Drink now."
- Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2008

91 POINTS
"Light apricot hue; moderate bubbles form a delicate mousse. Complex scents of white peach, rose petals and vanilla. Creamy flavors of raspberry and Asian pear. Hints of ginger and lemon cream in the lingering close."
- Wine News, December 2008/January 2009

2009 Gold Medals
California State Fair Competition - Double Gold, Best of Show

2004 Vintage

92 POINTS
"Made primarily from Pinot Noir with a little Chardonnay, this has a subtle color of the first blush on a peach, and is fragrant and delicious. The fruit flavors of raspberries and cherries have a lime tinge, and the finish is dry and impressively long. Really easy to like, just filled with charm and finesse."
- Wine Enthusiast, December 31, 2007

RECOMMENDED SPARKLING WINE: TOP WINE 90 POINTS
"Fresh and festive, with raspberry and vanilla aromas and creamy, succulent black cherry and spice flavors."
- Wine Spectator, Dec. 31, 2007

90 POINTS
"Copper orange hue. Smoky, earthy aromas with obvious pinot noir notes. Candied orange and peach flavors on a rich, frothy texture. Enjoyable, sweet finish with an orange sherbet richness."
- The Wine News December/January 2007-08

2003 Vintage

90 POINTS, Top Wine Selection
"A more classic style. Dry, with cherryish Pinot Noir aromas. Tight and flinty on the palate, where the flavors are more complex and expansive."
- Wine Spectator, December 31, 2006 - January 15, 2007