News

Monterey County Wine Lovers 

have voted Wrath Pinot Noirs as BEST RED WINE for the second year in a row!! We couldn’t be more honored and thrilled.  Thank you Monterey County and Monterey Weekly!!

Thank you Brian Freedman @ James Suckling

for visiting and tasting with us at the winery.  We appreciate the wonderful reviews:
92pts Wrath Falanghina 2022- “tiny production gem”
92pts Wrath Swam/828 Pinot 2022- “lovely freshness and upfront fruit”
93pts Wrath Pommard 4/777 Pinot 2022- “outstanding value”
92pts Wrath San Saba Pinot 2022- “silky palate and a subtle lift through the finish”

Wonderful News!

we have just learned that our 2023 Wrath 3 Clone Chardonnay has been awarded “Cellar Selection” and given 94pts review score by Wine Enthusiast magazine.  There are less than 20 cases remaining of this delicious, complex Chardonnay so if this is one of your favorites, don’t wait too long to order. 

We are thrilled that Wrath Sparkling Rose

was featured in LG magazine as Top 10 Summer Sparklers along with Iron Horse, Nicolas Feuillatte and seven other wonderful wines.  

Wrath 2024 Rosé is now released

This wine is fruity but dry and is the perfect companion for warm weather.  Its clean, bright finish pairs well with food or is a great way to treat yourself at the end of the day.

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 The Lantern Room in Monterey Beach Hotel

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.

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!! 

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.

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

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

Decanter magazine has named Wrath

as one of the 10 Best Wineries along California’s Central Coast.

“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.