92 points, Wine Spectator: Mia Klein is one of Napa Valley’s most famous and respected winemakers and it is with great pleasure that we bring you Selene Merlot. Mia Klein currently is the winemaker for Dalla Valle, Fisher and Bressler and has previously made wine for Spottswoode, Araujo, Viader, Chappellet, and Robert Pepi.

91 points, Wine Spectator: "Intense and vibrant, with an upfront, showy fruitiness. Snappy, grapey scents echo wild berry and blackberry, finishing with a dense, complex flavor. Drink now through 2008." Begun in 1992 by Bruce and Barbara Neyers and their winemaking partner, Ehren Jordan, Neyers Vineyards produces about 15,000 cases of wine annually.

92 points, Wine Enthusiast: "From longtime Simi winemaker Nick Goldschmidt, this is the wine he really wants to make. It is ripe and rich, with flavors of blackcurrants and cassis, and the velvety soft tannins the appellation is famous for. This is a wine to watch." – Wine Enthusiast, Editor's Choice
Nick Goldschmidt left Simi Winery after 14 years as head winemaker for the opportunity to oversee winemaking at Clos du Bois and Mumm Cuvee Napa among other wines. He also wanted to pursue a dream with partner Yolyn, to create their own labels, Goldschmidt and Forefathers.

91 points, Robert Parker: "The 2001 Syrah Santa Barbara (from the Stolpman, Vogelzang, and Bien Nacido vineyards) reveals notes of camphor, pepper, black fruits, plenty of structure, moderately high tannin, good glycerin, and medium to full body." – Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

93 points, Wine & Spirits: "Black and unyielding, chewy and dense, this wine grows bold with air. Cherry comes up first, then a spiciness, building out to a fresh blueberry flavor, lasting with complex accents of green and black herbs. Tannins in the finish stick to its tense, super-rich fruit like the chalky dust on a handful of clay as it dries. It's grown in clay-loam soils on the rolling hills of Napa."

93 points, Robert Parker: "This offering does an impressive job of emulating a full-throttle southern Rhône red produced in California. A saturated black/purple color is followed by aromas of licorice, roasted herbs, meats, blackberries, and cassis. It is intense and full-bodied, with sweet tannin, and impressive concentration. This is the most impressive wine yet made by Tablas Creek." - Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

92 points, Wine Spectator: "Be prepared to be WOWed by this powerful, rich, chewy outrageously unique blend. It is up front, in your face, deep dark berries with cassis, tobacco and spice." – Dave Phinney

90 points, Wine Spectator: "Intense and concentrated, with classic Zinfandel, wild berry, plum and pepper scents, this is a mouthful zin and one of the best in years from this producer. Firm tannins with a long, persistent finish make this a most appealing wine." – Wine Spectator