2024

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Tondre 2021 Pinot Noir

Gold

Tondre 2021 Chardonnay

Double Gold

This is the largest competition of North American Wines in the world.

Wine Enthusiast

Tondre 2021 Pinot Noir

91 Points

2023

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Tondre 2019 Pinot Noir

Best of Class
Double Gold

This is the largest competition of North American Wines in the world.

San Francisco International Wine Competition

Tondre 2021 Pinot Noir

Gold Medal

Dan Berger's International Wine & Cider Competition

Tondre 2021 Pinot Noir

Triple Gold

2022

San Francisco International Wine Competition

Tondre 2019 Chardonnay

Double Gold

Wine Enthusiast

2020 Tondre Chardonnay

90 Points

2021

Dan Berger International Wine and Cider Competition

2020 Tondre Chardonnay

GOLD Medal

Varietally correct; distinct pear with bright, good, acidity; English hard candies.

2021 Harvest Terroir Challenge Competition

2019 Tondre Pinot Noir

Double Gold
Best of Class - 95 Points
Best of Monterey County
Santa Lucia Highland Appellation

2020 Tondre Chardonnay

Gold
92 Points

2021 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

Largest Competition of American Wines

2018 Tondre Pinot Noir

Double Gold

2020

Dan Berger International Wine & Cider Competition

2018 Tondré Pinot Noir

Best of Class

Red Fruits; strawberry; dark fruit component; spice; clove; delicious touch of anise and fennel.

Harvest Terroir Challenge

2018 Tondré Pinot Noir

Double Gold - 95 points

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

2018 Tondré Pinot Noir

93 Points

2018 Tondré Chardonnay

92 Points

2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2016 Tondré Pinot Noir

Gold Best of Class

2018 Tondré Chardonnay

Gold

2019

2019 Dan Berger International Wine & Cider Competition

2016 Tondre Pinot Noir

Triple Gold, Best of Class

2018 Tondré Chardonnay

Gold Medal

2019 Harvest Challenge

2018 Tondré Chardonnay

Double Gold Best of Class – 96 Points

2016 Tondré Tondre Pinot Noir

Double Gold Best of Class – 95 Points

2019 San Francisco International Wine Competition

2016 Tondré Pinot Noir
Tondre Grapefield

Double Gold Medal – 94 Points

Jeb Dunnuck

2015 Tondré Pinot Noir – 90 Points

An outstanding effort, the 2015 Pinot Noir Tondré spent a full 20 months in barrel before bottling, which is almost double the normal élevage of most Pinot Noirs from the Santa Lucia Highlands. It handles it well, offering a big blast of spiced black cherries, cranberries, underbrush, and spicy wood. With medium to full body, a rounded, supple texture, and solid length, drink it any time over the coming 5-6 years. 

~ As reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck 2-14-2019

Los Angeles International Wine Competition

2015 Tondré Pinot Noir

Gold Medal – 96 Points
Received Best of Class

2018

Wine Spectator

2014 Tondré Pinot Noir – 91 Points

Tight and zesty, with attractive flavors of loamy earth, forest floor, dried berry, spicy oak and baking spices, clean and long. Drink now through 2025. 

~ As reviewed by James Laube

2018 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2014 Tondré Pinot Noir

This is the largest competition of American Wines in the world.

> Received Best of Class

2017

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate

2013 Tondré Pinot Noir

Pale ruby in color, the 2013 Tondré Grapefield Pinot Noir gives up slowly evolving kirsch, cranberry sauce and potpourri notes with hints of cinnamon stick and fallen leaves.  Medium-bodied with lovely perfumed red berry preserves, flavors textured by silky tannins, it has plenty of freshness and very good length.

> Received 90 Points

2014 Tondré Chardonnay 

The 2014 Tondré Grapefield Chardonnay opens with wonderfully expressive ripe peach, pineapple and pink grapefruit notes with hints of brioche, beeswax and marzipan. Medium-bodied, it fills the palate with citrus and stone fruit flavors, supported by racy acid and a satiny texture, finishing on a compelling savory note.

> Received 92 Points

2014 Tondré Pinot Noir

Pale ruby-purple colored, the 2014 Tondré Grapefield Pinot Noir has a delicate perfume of cranberries, red cherries and violets with hints of forest floor and fungi. Medium-bodied and elegantly played in the mouth.  It has a fine-grained backbone and great freshness supporting the perfumed red berry flavors, finishing on an earthy note.

> Received 90 Points

~ As reviewed by Lisa Perrotti-Brown

Los Angeles International Wine Competition

2014 Tondré Pinot Noir

The 2014 Tondré Pinot Noir was #6 out of 3,002 wines from 991 producers around the globe, and #3 from all Pinots submitted for evaluation.

> Received Best of Class

> Received Gold Medal

> Received 98 Points

2014 Tondré Chardonnay

> Received Gold Medal

> Received 95 Points

Central Coast Wine Competition

2013 Tondré Pinot Noir

The largest wine evaluation event that recognizes wines produced exclusively from vinafera grown on the Central Coast region of California.

> Received Best of Class

> Received Gold Medal

2013 Tondré Chardonnay

> Received Silver Medal

Sunset Wine Magazine Competition

2013 Tondré Pinot Noir

Appearing in the October 2017 issue

> Received Silver Medal

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2014 Tondré Pinot Noir

Appearing in the October 2017 issue

> Received Gold Medal

2013 Tondré Chardonnay

> Received Silver Medal

2016

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

2013 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received 93 Points

2013 Tondré Chardonnay

> Received 91 Points

Dan Berger International Wine Competition

2013 Tondré Pinot Noir

The 2014 Tondré Pinot Noir was #6 out of 3,002 wines from 991 producers around the globe, and #3 from all Pinots submitted for evaluation.

> Received Best of Show Red

> Received Best of Class

> Received Chairman's Award

San Francisco Chronicle Competition

Sonnet 2013 “Tondré Grapefield” Pinot Noir

The 2014 Tondré Pinot Noir was #6 out of 3,002 wines from 991 producers around the globe, and #3 from all Pinots submitted for evaluation.

> Received Best of Show

Los Angeles International Wine Competition

2012 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received 93 Points

> Received Gold Medal

2013 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received 92 Points

> Received Gold Medal

2013 Sonnet Cellars Tondré Grapefields Pinot Noir

> Red Sweepstake Winner

> Red Best In Show

2012 Tondré Chardonnay

> Received Double Gold Medal

2014

Vineyard & Winery Management 2014 Grand Harvest Awards

2011 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Best in Class

> Received Gold Medal

2012 Tondré Chardonnay

> Received Double Gold Medal

San Francisco International Wine Competition

2011 Tondré Pinot Noir

The 2014 Tondré Pinot Noir was #6 out of 3,002 wines from 991 producers around the globe, and #3 from all Pinots submitted for evaluation.

> Received Silver Medal

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

2012 Tondré Chardonnay

> Chosen as Cellar’s Selection

> Received 91 Points

2011 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received 91 Points

Wine and Spirits Magazine

2011 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received 91 Points

Grand Harvest Award Competition

2010 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Silver Medal

2013

Los Angeles International Wine Competition

2010 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Silver Medal

2010 Tondré Chardonnay

> Received Silver Medal

Riverside International Wine Competition

2010 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Gold Medal

2012

Appellation America

2009 Tondré Pinot Noir

"Its medium garnet color hints at the considerable aromatic development this finely-constructed gem displays just three years after its vintage. The expected SLH dried orange peel and spiced cherry signature aromas are now carried by a symphony of seductive nougat, cinnamon, smoked sage and toffee bouquet elements. The structure is silky and warm, with a rich, oily texture that coats the mouth with exotic perfumes, stonefruit and savory spices. Carries its 14.8 alcohol seamlessly, with a long, graceful finish."

> Best of Appellation

> Received Double Gold Medal

2010 Tondré Chardonnay

“Classic rum and citrus peel aromatics typical of SLH are achieved in this cool vintage at a lower alcohol than customary, resulting in a dense, full-bodied palate with no heat or bitterness in the finish. Full ML creates a rich butterscotch impression which displays balanced acidity, creating a mouth-watering explosion of flavors which conclude with a lingering note of spiced tangerine. Excellent for chicken or grilled swordfish.”

> Best of Appellation

> Received Double Gold Medal

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

2010 Debut Tondré Chardonnay

> Chosen as Editor's Choice

> Received 92 Points

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2009 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Gold Medal

an Francisco International Wine Competition

2009 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Gold Medal

2011

Appellation America

2008 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Best of Appellation

> Received Double Gold Medal

San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition

2008 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Gold Medal

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

2008 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received 91 Points

San Francisco International Wine Competition

2009 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Gold Medal

2010

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

2007 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Grand Harvest Award

> Received 90 Points

Appellation America

2007 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Gold Medal

> Received Best of Appellation

Riverside International Wine Competition

2007 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Gold Medal

> Unanimous Chairman’s Award

2008

Appellation America

2006 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Gold Medal

> Received Best of Appellation

2007

Appellation America

2004 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Gold Medal

> Received Best of Appellation

San Francisco Chronicle / SFGate.com

2004 Tondré Pinot Noir

“The Tondré Pinot Noir “Tondré Grapefield” is a classic example of California Pinot Noir…”

~ As reviewed by Jeb Dunnuck 2-14-2019

Appellation America

TOP TEN WINE LIST for 2006

2003 Tondré Pinot Noir

Appellation America is the premier online wine portal focusing on the wines, wine regions and winemakers of North America.

Tondré 2003 Pinot wins top ten placement.

2006

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

2004 Tondré Pinot Noir

“Santa Lucia fruit that’s so massive that it stuns.”

- Wine Review from Steve Heimoff with 90 point rating.

Appellation America

2003 Tondré Pinot Noir

“All the Tondré Grapefield Pinots I’ve tasted have a ripeness and intensity that’s typical of the appellation, but they never stray from their essential Pinot-ness.”

~ Wine Recommendations” reviewed by Laurie Daniel wine columnist for San Jose Mercury News.

San Francisco Chronicle

2003 Tondré Pinot Noir

“Intertwined bands of baking spice, espresso and black pepper run through this wine, adding complexity to the opulently ripe fruit (black cherry and blackberry). Silky in texture, it finishes with tangy dried cherry and firm acidity.”

- The Chronicle’s Wine Selections review Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Two and half Stars out of Four.

Long Beach Grand Cru

2006 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Silver Medal

National Women’s Wine Competition

2006 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Silver Medal

2006

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

2004 Tondré Pinot Noir

“Santa Lucia fruit that’s so massive that it stuns.”

- Wine Review from Steve Heimoff with 90 point rating.

Appellation America

2003 Tondré Pinot Noir

“All the Tondré Grapefield Pinots I’ve tasted have a ripeness and intensity that’s typical of the appellation, but they never stray from their essential Pinot-ness.”

~ Wine Recommendations” reviewed by Laurie Daniel wine columnist for San Jose Mercury News.

San Francisco Chronicle

2003 Tondré Pinot Noir

“Intertwined bands of baking spice, espresso and black pepper run through this wine, adding complexity to the opulently ripe fruit (black cherry and blackberry). Silky in texture, it finishes with tangy dried cherry and firm acidity.”

- The Chronicle’s Wine Selections review Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Two and half Stars out of Four.

Long Beach Grand Cru

2006 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Silver Medal

National Women’s Wine Competition

2006 Tondré Pinot Noir

> Received Silver Medal

“The Tondre Pinot Noir “Tondre Grapefield” is a classic example of California Pinot Noir”

– Olivia Wu, San Francisco Chronicle

“The Tondre Pinot Noir “Tondre Grapefield” is a classic example of California Pinot Noir”

– Olivia Wu, San Francisco Chronicle