Category Archives: Reviews and Awards

Smaller, better in Sebastopol- The Press Democrat

Posted on November 7, 2014 by

Smaller, better in Sebastopol BY PEG MELNIK- October 25, 2014 A mysterious apple tree taught Paul Sloan his first lesson in winemaking when he was 10 years old. “For whatever reason, that tree with the smallest apples had the flavors … Continue reading →

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I Survived Hurricane Odile- Cabo San Lucas 2014

Posted on September 29, 2014 by

Hurricane Odile hit Cabo San Lucas on September 14, 2014. Depending on where you live or where you get your news from, you might not be aware of the devastation it wrought on one of the most beautiful and popular … Continue reading →

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2012 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay – Wine of the Week – Press Democrat

Posted on September 24, 2014 by

This post is a bit late, due to some re-configuring and redesigning of our new website and blog, as well as harvest and some vacation, but who is making up excuses. We are proud to show off our second Wine … Continue reading →

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2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir- Wine of the Week- Press Democrat

Posted on August 20, 2014 by

We are happy to announce that our 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir was recommended as an honorable mention in The Press Democrat’s Wine of the Week feature by the fantastic writer Peg Melnik.  The 2012 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is … Continue reading →

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Fruit Thinning with Hawk Wakawaka

Posted on July 20, 2014 by

We were pleased to welcome writer Elaine Chukan Brown from the fantastic blog, Hawk Wakawaka Wine Reviews, to Small Vines Wines for fruit thinning and wine tasting with our very own Vigneron, Paul Sloan, and co-owner, Kathryn Sloan. Elaine has … Continue reading →

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Pinot Noir vertical tasting and pairing in Florida

Posted on May 30, 2014 by

We recently received this wonderful review from a Pinot Noir lover who hosted a wine and dinner pairing party in Southwest Florida. They reviewed wines from Sea Smoke Estate Vineyards, Peay Vineyards and also our very own Small Vines Wines all … Continue reading →

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Small Vines Wines 2012 Raynolds’ Reviews

Posted on May 27, 2014 by

Our 2012 wine vintage reviews from Josh Raynolds at Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar are in. For in-depth professional reviews and scores see the PDF link. Raynolds’ Reviews of 2012 Vintage 

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BURGHOUND REVIEWS ARE IN

Posted on April 14, 2013 by

The Latest BURGHOUND.COM Reviews are in! Small Vines Wines (Sebastopol, CA) 2010 Baranoff Vineyard Russian River Valley Pinot Noir – 91 2010 Russian River Valley  Pinot Noir- 89 2010 MK Vineyard Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir –90 From owners Paul and Kathryn Sloan who … Continue reading →

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Small Vines Scores Big in 2008

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

“MAKE ROOM IN YOUR CELLAR” for the 2008 MK Vineyard 95 points-Pinot Report “SMART BUY.”2008 Russian River 93 points -Pinot Report We are so excited to share with you the most recent reveiws of our 2008 wines! Here is what the … Continue reading →

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Wine Enthusiast Awards 08 MK Pinot 93 points!

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

Steve Heimoff, Senior Editor of Wine Enthusiast Magazine, has taken a liking to our wines. He gave our 2008 Sonoma Coast MK Vineyard Pinot Noir 93 points. Read his full write-up below. We’ll be releasing this wine to our general … Continue reading →

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