News and Events
Thank You "Chicago Wine Press"
Sabrine, our winemaker, recently sat down with Perry Miroballi @ Chicago Wine Press and tasted our wines with him for the first time. The focus of the tasting was our Single Vineyard Pinots from vineyards in the Santa Lucia Highlands. His follow-up comments in the publication highlight how delicious these wines are and our efforts to showcase each vineyard. Here are a few examples of his impression of our wines: "We are always searching for new discoveries in our quest to share with our readers the finest wines..." Wrath is up there with some of the best new discoveries we have encountered. Each of the wines tasted possesses a distinct character from the Santa Lucia Highlands vineyards close to the estates' location."
Laura Ness, Edible Monterey
has wonderful things to say about our Pinot Noirs when tasted at the recent Big Sur Food and Wine festival.... "Wrath’s entire lineup gets my vote for most harmonious choir of soloist Pinot Noirs, considering each one can belt out its own tune. Tasting them side by side is like dissecting the musical score of the Santa Lucia Highlands". TY Laura!!
Thank You Wine Lovers of Monterey County
Monterey County Weekly, just released their annual awards based on votes from readers and we are thrilled to say that Wrath Pinot Noir was voted "Best Red Wine". We offer a wide array of Pinot Noirs and it's very rewarding to be given this recognition, especially with all the other wonderful wineries in our area. Thank You Monterey County!!
Wine Enthusiast magazine just posted
reviews for our upcoming 2022 vintage that will soon be released and we appreciate the great comments and scores awarded by Matt Kettmann. Mr. Kettmann is so experienced and tastes so many wines; few people have the knowledge and experience as he does.
2022 Wrath Ex Vite Pinot Noir- 94pts this is our 100% whole cluster fermentation Pinot
2022 Wrath 115/667 Pinot Noir- 93pts this showcases the spicy energy of 667 clone
2022 Wrath Pommard/777 Pinot Noir- 92pts this shows the earthy side of Pommard 4
2022 Wrath Swan/828- 91pts two clones that have a rich, fruity character
If you are in Chicago...
stop by the RL restaurant for a glass of Wrath Fermata Chardonnay. Ralph Lauren is celebrating its 50th anniversary and is pouring our Fermata Chardonnay by the glass in their American steakhouse. It's wonderful to be associated with such a classic icon.
The Lantern Room in Monterey Beach Hotel
is now open and what a gorgeous setting! It's all about sourcing high quality local foods and wines. We are so proud that our EX Sauvignon Blanc was selected for the wine list. Plan a night out soon before everyone discovers this new destination spot.
The Points Guy recommends Wrath
"The Points Guy" is a long-established, well known travel blogger. He recently featured an article about "Best Undiscovered Wine Regions" which included our Monterey/Santa Cruz areas. Wrath is one of three recommended wineries to visit in Carmel/Monterey. Thank you to Andrew/The Points Guy for enjoying our wines so much that he recommends them.
https://thepointsguy.com/guide/undiscovered-us-wine-regions/ If you travel for business or pleasure, you should subscribe to his posts. They are always interesting and educational.
30th Monterey Winemakers Celebration
is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 24, in Carmel-by-the-Sea, on Dolores Street between Ocean and 7th Avenues between 1-4pm for VIP ticket holders and 2-4pm for the Main Event. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time, click: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/30th-annual-monterey-wine-country-winemakers-celebration-tickets-595240569567
"Is Sabrine Rodems the Mistress of Pinot"
Edible Monterey journalist, Laura Ness, wrote an extensive article about our winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, and her talent for making wonderful wines. Thank you Laura for this detailed commentary on Wrath wines and Sabrine's talent. https://www.ediblemontereybay.com/blog/is-sabrine-rodems-the-mistress-of-pinot-noir/
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
awards were announced and we are so excited to share the good news:
2021 Wrath Pinot Noir, Boekenoogen Vineyard - Gold Medal
2021 Wrath Fermata Chardonnay - Double Gold
2021 Wrath Pinot Noir, San Saba Vineyard - Best of Class
Vinous reviews
were just published and we are thrilled with the compliments and ratings given by Antonio Galloni, one of the most experienced and respected wine reviewers in the U.S. 2021 Wrath Cortada Alta Pinot Noir has 95 pts, 2021 Wrath San Saba Pinot Noir was awarded 94pts and our 2021 Wrath McIntyre Pinot Noir received 93pts. In his final closing comments, Mr. Galloni wrote "I was also deeply impressed with the San Saba Pinot Noir". These wines will be made available mid/late January; first to our Wrath List members and then to our distributors and wine lovers who enjoy a richly flavored Pinot Noir. To join our Wrath List and get "first option" to purchase these limited quantity wines, click: WRATHLIST There is no purchase or obligation required.
Wine Enthusiast magazine
has given high praise for our upcoming 2021 vintage. Three of the Single Vineyard Pinots that will be included in the next releases are:
2021 Wrath KW Ranch Pinot - 95pts ...331 cases
2021 Wrath Tondre Grapefield Pinot- 94pts ...342 cases
2021 Wrath Boekenoogen Vineyard Pinot- 92pts ...367 cases
Be sure to sign-up for our Wrath List to get pre-release access to these wines. They are bound sell quickly. Click "Membership" to sign-up.
"Oustanding Pinot Noir"
Wine Spectator's most recent "Tasting Highlights" focuses on 2021 California Pinot Noirs and highlighted eight wines, including our 2021 Wrath Boekenoogen Pinot Noir. Only 367 cases were produced and our Boekenoogen Pinot is always one of the first to sell out. To be included in our pre-release offering, sign-up for our Wrath List to get notified and have the option to purchase.... click on "Membership" on the right side of this page.
Local Food/Wine Journalist, Dave Faries
at Monterey County Weekly, features Wrath's Ex Dolio Falanghina in his latest column. This grape variety is ancient and links our owner's archaeological work in Italy with his vineyard and winery in Monterey.
https://www.montereycountyweekly.com/opinion/mmj/wrath-reaches-back-to-the-roots-of-wine-with-its-clay-aged-falanghina/article_91dceda2-b881-11ed-84dc-577028e72000.html
Thank You Edible Monterey
and journalist Laura Ness for visiting and writing such nice words about our wines. Click here for a link to the article: Sojourn to Soledad: A Visit to Wrath - Edible Monterey Bay
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
in its most recent review, has nice words for our 2020 Wrath San Saba Pinot Noir:
"Our pick of the Wrath Pinots by dint of its brightness and balance, and a lithe, very well-focused effort that has a firm grasp on very lively and pure cherry-like fruit throughout, this wine is fully ripe without running to excess and lingers on and on with mannerly, neatly integrated tannins that never detract from its message of continuous fruit." We couldn't have said it better ourselves. Thank you!!
Afar online magazine
is a great resource for those of us who love to travel. Their latest issue focuses on the Monterey winegrowing growing area. We appreciate being one of the tasting rooms featured; click on this link to read the entire article:
https://www.afar.com/magazine/where-to-drink-wine-in-the-monterey-county-ava
Vinous reviews are posted!
Vinous reviewer Josh Raynolds is one of the highest regarded wine critics in America. He's in constant demand and Covid really upended his constantly crowded schedule. We are so happy that his comments on our 2019 vintage have finally been released and couldn't be more thrilled with his critiques. 2019 Wrath San Saba Pinot was given 95pts with comments "Always a solid producer, Wrath has been stepping up their game... These 2019s are, perhaps, the best set of bottlings I have yet tasted here."
The Telegraph, England's premier newspaper
has featured Wrath, and our friends at Caraccioli, as the two prime wineries to visit when in Carmel. Wow! Looks like our reputation is spreading far and wide.
Best of the Year issue
for Wine Enthusiast will be on newsstands in the next few weeks. We are excited that our 2020 EX Sauvignon Blanc and 2020 EX Unoaked Chardonnay are included.
Indulgent Hiking Excursions
Wine Enthusiast magazine recently posted an article titled "Trek and Taste: Five National Parks Near Wine Country". What a fun idea!! Spend the morning hiking/exploring and the afternoon enjoying local wineries. America's newest national part is Pinnacles, just across the valley from our location. Two wineries, Wrath and Hahn, were singled out as recommended visits. For more info, click on:
https://www.winemag.com/2021/06/04/national-parks-wine-travel/
Sacramento Bee features "Best Taste of what Carmel...
By the Sea has to offer" about the twenty tasting rooms that dot the retail section of town. Six tasting rooms were chosen and highlighted. We are happy to have been selected. Writer Allen Pierleoni's article is very thorough, educational, and a great tutorial on our Wine Walk. Click: https://www.sacbee.com/food-drink/article238042009.html
Harvest 2019 began today on 9/11
Harvest is about two weeks later than usual because of the cold, wet Spring but Summer's late heat helped grapes develop the flavors we were waiting for. Winemaker, Sabrine, toasts the grapes before heading to the crush pad. 
Newsweek magazine features Wrath's EX Sauv Blanc
in an article about drinking Monterey wines (while watching "Big Little Lies") and of the six wineries featured only Wrath and Hahn were actual Monterey based wineries. We were also the smallest winery highlighted so it was an honor for us to be selected for inclusion.
The San Fransisco Chronicle published
a list of the "Top 10 Things to do in Monterey" and Wrath's tasting room is included in that list. Monterey has a lot of wonderful things to do and places to see, so we feel proud to have made the "short list". For the complete article, click here:
https://www.sfchronicle.com/travel/article/Top-10-things-to-do-in-Monterey-13413529.php
We had a great time hosting McLaren at the winery
during Car Week. It was just named Road and Track's
Performance Car of 2018; Congratulations!
Decanter magazine has named Wrath
as one of the 10 Best Wineries along California's Central Coast.
We support Project Hero
and the 150+ riders in The California Challenge, a bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles. The winery served as a morning rest stop on Day #2. What a great group of veterans and their support team.
Los Angeles Times has named Wrath
as one of the best wineries in California.
Wine Spectator's April issue
has a feature that focuses on Wrath owner Michael Thomas' excavations in southern Italy, near Pompeii. Both sides of his world combined when Michael and his team discovered the first area wine distribution center at Oplontis B, in part, by using wine industry knowledge from his work at Wrath. This article can be downloaded without subscription by clicking on this link: http://www.winespectator.com/magazine/show/id/52827. Click on the link under the issue cover with Sting and Trudie, then pan down to People and click on "Under the Volcano".
Wrath is Honored
to take part in Tuesday night's James Beard Foundation Dinner in Washington DC with our own winemaker, Sabrine Rodems, in attendance.
Corvette Stingray intro at Wrath
General Motors used the winery as a staging ground for the introduction of the newly redesigned 2014 Corvette Stingray to automotive journalists; one part of the activities surrounding Car Week in Carmel and Concours d' Elegance at Pebble Beach. From time to time, this photo pops up on the Internet so if you see it, now you know where it was taken. The old house in this photo sits at the top end of our estate vineyard.
"Wrath: Taking Monterey to New Heights"
says The Wine Spectator, in an article titled "Three Wineries to Watch". The article focuses on three California wineries making a name for themselves by tackling the challenges of growing and producing Pinot Noir. We say "Thank you" to the editors of the Wine Spectator for the praise and recognition.
