Accolades For Our Wines

2007 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
Rusty Gaffney, PinotFile Vol. 8:18, July 15, 2010
"…a sterling wine of great promise with appealing aromatics, a soft texture, and a structured backbone for aging. [Westwood] has quietly developed an impressive lineup of wines that offer the Pinot Noir enthusiast something different to explore. Highly recommended."
Gold Medal, SVVGA 2010 Spring Tasting

2007 Estate 4-Part Rosé
Bronze Medal, SVVGA 2009 Spring Tasting

2005 Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir
Rusty Gaffney, PinotFile Vol. 8:18, July 15, 2010
"This is a solid wine with every component singing in harmony marked by spicy aromas, an earthy undertone, and firm tannins offset by bright acidity."
Greg Walter, PinotReport No. 66, 7/15/10
"Smart Buy! Medium ruby color; deep, stewed cherry aromas with smoky, clove notes; ripe, deep stewed cherry and earthy flavors with clove notes; some oak and tannin; good structure and balance; long finish. Smoky and earthy, this Pinot is drinking well now and should continue to improve."
Silver Medal, SVVGA 2009 Spring Tasting

2005 Haynes Vineyard Pinot Noir
Rusty Gaffney, PinotFile Vol. 8:18, July 15, 2010
"…very unique wine …not fruit-driven like so many California Pinot Noirs, but ha[s] developed [a] charming bouquet and secondary flavors that make aged Pinot Noir so alluring."
Greg Walter, PinotReport No. 66, 7/15/10
"Smart Buy! Medium ruby color; deep, closed, red cherry and earthy aromas; rich, ripe, stewed cherry flavors with spice and earth notes; some oak and tannin; good structure and balance; long finish. This Pinot is aging nicely -- flavors are developed and the wine is nicely balanced. Still improving; make sure to give it adequate air in the glass."

2005 Estate Syrah
Gold Medal, SVVGA 2009 Spring Tasting

2004 Nicholson Ranch Pinot Noir
Greg Walter, PinotReport No. 66, 7/15/10
"Smart Buy! Medium garnet color; mature aromas with stewed cherry and some cheese rind notes; rich stewed cherry and earthy flavors with mature oak and cheese rind notes; silky texture; good structure and balance; long finish. This Pinot… still has some nicely developed flavors."
Bronze Medal, SVVGA 2009 Spring Tasting

2004 Los Carneros Pinot Noir
Greg Walter, PinotReport No. 66, 7/15/10
"Smart Buy! Medium ruby color; deep, mature stewed cherry aromas with earthy notes; ripe, deep complex stewed cherry and earthy flavors; some woody notes; good structure and balance; long finish. Mature, layered Pinot with some nice character that comes with age."
Bronze Medal, SVVGA 2009 Spring Tasting