Accolades

Accolades

  • Moone-Tsai Winemaker-Philippe Melka: Named by Robert Parker as "...one of the top nine winemakers in the world..."
  • "The star among current releases ...with a wine structure that is as precise, supple, and vibrant as Bach's cello suite." - Robb Report

    2009 Moone-Tsai Cor Leonis Cabernet
    • "Perfectly integrated, balanced, absolutely fabulous..."; 95 points - Wine Enthusiast
    • "Head-turning"; 93 points - CA Connoisseurs' Guide
    • "Absolutely delicious,...striking"; 92 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
    • "Dense and powerful, with a long and focused finish. The sum is greater than the parts." 92 points - Jim Laube, Wine Spectator
    2008 Moone-Tsai Cor Leonis Cabernet
    • "Impressively deep, complex, ...remarkable"; 96 points - CA Connoisseurs Guide
    • "Rich, refined, ...tempered by firm minerality"; 96 points - Wine Enthusiast
    • "Deep and complex, plush"; 93 points - Wine Spectator
    2008 Moone-Tsai Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
    • 2011 Top 100 Wines of the Year; 95 points - Wine Enthusiast
    • "Rich, ripe, with a fine sense of balance and refinement"; 92 points - CA Connoisseurs' Guide
    2010 Moone-Tsai Sonoma Coast Chardonnay, Charles Heintz Vineyard
    • "Beautifully delineated, gorgeous..."; 93 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
    • 92 points - Wine Enthusiast
    • 91 points - CA Connoisseurs' Guide
    2010 Moone-Tsai Napa Valley Chardonnay
    • "Broad, expressive aromas;...supple, full on the palate; 93 points - CA Connoisseurs' Guide
    • "Pure, rich and vibrant"; 91 points -Wine Spectator
    2009 Moone-Tsai Napa Valley Chardonnay
    • "Beautifully-crafted, rich and layered; ...full-bodied and concentrated, with a long persistent finish"; 93 points -Wine Spectator (Top-2 rated Chardonnay in USA)
    2009 Moone-Tsai Howell Mountain Hillside Blend
    • "Sleek, beautifully structured, with big ripe tannins"; 93 points - Wine Spectator
    • "Opulent, with smooth tannins, and rich flavors"; 93 points - Wine Enthusiast
    2008 Moone-Tsai Howell Mountain Hillside Blend
    • "Offers dense yet plush red currant, chocolate and spicy cedar flavors."; 93 points - Wine Spectator (Top-2 rated Merlot in USA)
    • 92 points - Wine Enthusiast
    • Top-rated U.S. Bordeaux-blends - Decanter
  • Featured in the Wall Street Journal, Robb Report, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, Decanter Magazine and among "Antonio Galloni's ...New Generation of Cult Wineries"

    • Early Reviews: New and Upcoming Releases

    2010 Moone-Tsai Cor Leonis Cabernet (scheduled for release - September 2013)
    • "Strikingly beautiful, ...delineated, vibrant, gorgeous"; 94 points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
    • "Pure, juicy, big and structured with excellent grip"; 92 points - Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
    2010 Moone-Tsai Howell Mountain Hillside Blend (scheduled for release - September 2013)
    • "Ripe and full, dark fruits, licorice, sage and roasted herbs. Very Howell Mountain in character, but the substantial, mounting tannins are nicely plush."; 92 points - Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar
    2011 Moone-Tsai Napa Valley Chardonnay (scheduled for release - June 2013)
    • "Intriguing stony character and nicely integrated oak. Fresh acidity extends the flavor of lemon cream through the long, subtle finish. Nicely silky and refined..."; 92 points - Stephen Tanzer, International Wine Cellar