Accolades & Press
What the Critics are Saying
Accolades
2019 Chardonnay Block Nº I-1
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast, October 2021
94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
92 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
92 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
2019 Chardonnay Block Nº 11D3
93 Points - Wine Enthusiast, October 2021
93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
90 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
90 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
2019 Pinot Noir Block Nº 42A
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast, October 2021
92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
93 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
92 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
93 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
2019 Pinot Noir Block Nº 42B
91 Points - Wine Enthusiast, October 2021
93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
92 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
93 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
92 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
2019 Syrah Block Nº 49A
92 Points - Wine Enthusiast, October 2021
94+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
94 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
94+ Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
94 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
2019 Syrah Block Nº 11D1
95 Points & Editors’ Choice - Wine Enthusiast, October 2021
94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
95 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
94 Points - Jeb Dunnuck, May 2021
95 Points - The SOMM Journal, June/July 2021
Press
The 42 Best Syrahs to Buy Right Now
Our favorite Syrahs from familiar regions in California and Australia and less-expected locales in Idaho and beyond.
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Dynamic Duo Release Optik Wines
Bien Nacido Vineyard Owners Tap Joey Tensley for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Syrah
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Miller Family Wine Company Collaborates With Joey Tensley to Launch optik Wines
Miller Family Wine Company, a division of the industry-leading Thornhill Companies, is excited to announce the launch of optik, a new brand featuring a collection of vineyard designated wines from Bien Nacido Vineyard, crafted by acclaimed Santa Barbara winemaker Joey Tensley.
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