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Napa’s Neighbor to the North: Continues to Elevate Wine
WineIndustryAdvisor.com | Sept 2022

Shannon Family of Wines Announce Mercantile Grand Opening
Winebusiness.com | November 22, 2021

Wine Enthusiast's 22nd Annual Wine Star Award Nominees
WineMag.com | November 4. 2021

10 Things to do in Lake County: Hikes, Wineries, Lakes and Museums
CaliforniaThroughMyLens.com | June 7, 2021

Lake County - Explore history, play on the water, and experience an emerging wine scene in this dynamic destination
VisitCalifornia.com

8 Great Wines from Northern California's Undiscovered Wine Country
              ActiveNorcal.com | January 3, 2021

New Resort, Hotel, Golf Course Projects Poised to Increase Lake County's California Tourism Profile
NorthBayBusinessJournal.com | Dec 14, 2020

Lake County Wines Reach New a Pinnacle
PRNewswire.com | October 15, 2020

3 California Wine Regions to Explore this Fall
SeattlePI.com | October 9, 2020

The Lesser-Known Mourvèdre (Page 1 | Page 2)
NapaValleyRegister.com | June 19, 2020

Mourvèdre and its fans
NapaValleyRegister.com | June 18, 2020

​First-Time Visitor's Guide to Lake County Wine County
NapaValley.com | May 27, 2020

The Hidden Gems of Lake County
NapaValleyRegister.com | March 12, 2020

California Destinations for Wine Lovers
Wiki.ezvid.com | January 29, 2020

Foodie Chap Indulges in a Wine-Fueled Conversation with Cheryl Lucido of Laujor Wine Estate
Radio.com | September 9, 2019

Lake County California Itinerary: Wineries, Hotels & Restaurants
Wine Traveler

Lake County Winegrape Harvest Gets Underway with its Flagship White: Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Industry Advisor | August 28, 2019

Wine Studio to Host Wine Release Party, Artist's Reception Aug 2 and 3
Lake County News | July 28, 2019

Giving Back to Lake County with Good Beer
Record Bee | July 25, 2019

If We Want our Economy to Grow, We Have to Change our Mindset
Record Bee | May 18, 2019

Lake County Winery Association Holds Annual "All Member" Meeting
​Record Bee | March 19, 2019

'Barrels & Verticals' Tasting to Give an In-Depth Taste of Lake County Wines
​Record Bee | February 20, 2019

Local Wines Lauded by Judges
​Record Bee | January 28, 2019
Lake County Wines Win Big at the SF Chronicle Competition
Congratulations to these Lake County wines, which recently won "Best of Class" in the 2019 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
  • Boatique Winery 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Brassfield Estate Winery 2017 Pinot Gris
  • Brassfield Estate Winery 2015 Eruption
  • Cache Creek Vineyards 2015 Syrah
  • Cache Creek Vineyards 2016 Celebration Cuvee
  • Cache Creek Vineyards 2017 Chardonnay
  • Cache Creek Vineyards 2017 Sweet Rose of Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Camille Benitah 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Dancing Crow Vineyards 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Dancing Crow Vineyards 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Dancing Crow Vineyards 2017 Zinfandel
  • David Marchesi 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Dumb Luck 2016 Grenache
  • Dumb Luck 2017 Mourvedre
  • Dumb Luck 2016 Mourvedre
  • Dumb Luck 2016 GSM
  • Fawnridge Winery 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gregory Graham 2013 Magma Red
  • Hawk and Horse Vineyards 2014 Petite Verdot
  • Kuleto Estate 2016 Frog Prince
  • Langtry Estate 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Michael Pozzan 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Obsidian Ridge 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Shooting Star 2016 Merlot
  • Six Sigma Ranch & Winery 2015 Diamond Mine Red Blend
  • Sol Rouge 2015 Syrah
  • Sol Rouge 2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sottomarino 2014 Aglianico
  • Steele 2016 Zinfandel
  • Stringer Cellars 2017 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Wild Diamond Vineyards 2016 Cabernet Franc
More than 30 Lake County wines in total won Gold, Double Gold, or Best in Class medals at the prestigious competition.
Wild Diamond Winery receives "Wine Enthusiast" Ratings and "Sunset Magazine" Wine Competition Awards

Wine Enthusiast Ratings:

94 - Cellar Selection - Wild Diamond 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County $42
94 - Editors' Choice - Wild Diamond 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Lake County $42
93 - Editors' Choice - Wild Diamond 2017 Dumb Luck Syrah Lake County $32
92 - Wild Diamond 2016 Dumb Luck Syrah Lake County $32
91 - Wild Diamond 2016 Cabernet Franc Lake County $42
91 - Wild Diamond 2016 Dumb Luck Mourvèdre Lake County $32
91 - Wild Diamond 2017 Dumb Luck Mourvèdre Lake County $32
91 - Wild Diamond 2014 Homme Barbera Lake County $28
90 - Wild Diamond 2016 Merlot Lake County $42
90 - Wild Diamond 2013 Cabernet Franc Lake County $42
90 - Wild Diamond 2016 Dumb Luck Grenache Lake County $32
90 - Wild Diamond 2017 Dumb Luck G-S-M Lake County $34

Sunset Magazine Wine Competition Awards:

2016 Wild Diamond Vineyards Cabernet Franc
Lake County
Single Vineyard
$42.00
Gold
91
 
2016 Wild Diamond Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Lake County
Single Vineyard
$42.00
Gold
93
 
2016 Dumb Luck Grenache
Lake County
Single Vineyard
$32.00
Double Gold
96
 
2017 Dumb Luck Grenache
Lake County
Single Vineyard
$32.00
Gold
90
 
2016 Wild Diamond Vineyards Merlot
Lake County
Single Vineyard
$42.00
Gold
91