Awards and Accolades

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

  • Best in Class - 2011 Ballard Lane Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc
  • Gold Medal - 2014 Saints and Zinners Paso Robles Zinfandel
  • Gold Medal - 2013 Magnolia Court Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Gold Medal - 2013 J. Wilkes Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
  • Gold Medal - 2013 Smashberry Central Coast Red
  • Gold Medal - 2012 Smashberry Central Coast White
  • Gold Medal - 2012 J. Wilkes Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir

Orange County Fair

  • Gold Medal - 2016 Allan Hancock College Winery Paso Robles Malbec
  • Gold Medal - 2016 Allan Hancock College Winery Santa Barbara County AHC Vineyard Syrah
  • Gold Medal - 2012 J. Wilkes Santa Maria Valley Pinot Blanc
  • Gold Medal - 2011 Ballard Lane Central Coast Sauvignon Blanc

Wine Advocate

  • 90 pts - 2012 J. Wilkes Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay
  • 90 pts - 2012 J. Wilkes Santa Maria Valley Pinot Blanc

Wine Enthusiast

  • 93 pts, Editor's Choice - 2016 Allan Hancock College Winery Santa Barbara County AHC Vineyard Syrah
  • 92 pts - 2012 J. Wilkes Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay
  • 91 pts, Editor's Choice - 2014 Allan Hancock College Winery Captain's Reserve Santa Barbara County AHC Vineyard Pinot Noir
  • 91 pts - 2016 Allan Hancock College Winery Paso Robles Malbec
  • 89 pts, Top 100 Best Buys for 2013 - 2011 Smashberry Central Coast Red

Tastings.com

  • 91 pts, Gold, Exceptional - 2013 J. Wilkes Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir
  • 89 pts, Cellar Selection, Best Buy - 2012 Smashberry Central Coast Red
  • 88 pts, Best Buy, Highly Recommended - 2013 J. Wilkes Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay

Wine Spectator

  • Top 15 California White Rhones - 2012 Smashberry Central Coast White