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The Buzz
TEN YEARS OF “THE BUZZ” ABOUT HERON WINES Print it! Click Here > Heron Reviews Summary
2005 California Merlot "The best thing about this pleasant, everyday Merlot is it is easy to drink and to savor the cherry, vanilla and spice flavors." The Wine Enthusiast, May 2008
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon "Typifies your basic California Cab at this price, with its gentle, soft mouthfeel and ripe blackberry, cherry and vanilla flavors.” The Wine Enthusiast, May 2008
2006 Chardonnay - Great California Value. Wine Spectator, April 2008
2006 Chardonnay - Best American Wines $15 & Under “Proprietor Laely Heron buys grapes from some of California’s top Chardonnay regions – the Russian River Valley, Carneros and the Santa Maria Valley – for this crisp, light Chardonnay.” Food & Wine Magazine, April 2008
2006 Chardonnay “Smooth and silky with soft acidity and good fruit; long and ripe with good balance.” Anthony Blue Reviews, Patterson’s Beverage Journal, December 2007
Best Value - 2005 Chardonnay "87 Points. Pear, apple and butterscotch notes mingle nicely. Light-bodied with a juicy edge." Wine Spectator, July 2007
2005 Chardonnay "Pale straw color/ lush tropical fruit aromas. This is made from grapes grown in the Russian River Valley, Carneros and Santa Maria. Very pleasing mouthful of wine; nice lingering... mouthwatering aftertaste. Rich finish. A perfect wine for a before dinner drink or with dinner. Great value." Narsai David, KCBS Radio, July 2007
2005 Pinot Noir "Deep rich red color. Ripe aromas of blackberries. This wine shows some complexity, even though it is only two years old. A full thick mouthful. This is really a food wine. This needs a rare steak or rich Italian pasta sauce. Quite unlike most California Pinot Noirs, the full tannins make this an assertive wine that would also stand up to BBQ." Narsai David, KCBS Radio, July 2007
2005 Chardonnay "Fruit forward with aromas of pineapple and poached pear; medium-bodied palate of slate and yellow melon, with crisp acidity in the finish." Sante Magazine, June 2007
2005 Chardonnay "This is a good price for an oaky, creamy, fruity Chard of this caliber. It’s rich in peaches and cream, tropical fruit and buttered toast flavors." Steve Heimoff,Wine Enthusiast, February 2007
“Our Wine of the Week, Heron 2005 California Chardonnay, is an approachable and unpretentious chardonnay. An exotic style. Viognier-like. Showy, complex and full-bodied. Rich and ripe. Juicy flavors of melon and peach. Long finish.” The Press Democrat, January 2007
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon “Fresh and clean with lively plum fruit and zippy acidity; long, bright and balanced.” Anthony Blue Reviews, Patterson’s Beverage Journal, December 2006
2004 Pinot Noir “Delicate, balanced and subtle yet lush, fabulous and affordable. This is what elegant Pinot should be.” The Arizona Republic, November 2006
"Now I know why Heron Wines flourish; she loves wine 24/7." Arthur Bruzzone, host of San Francisco / Unscripted, August 2006
2003 French Merlot “A delightful exception to what we've become resigned to expecting from modest price points. Medium-bodied with a luscious mouthfeel, it's got a touch of pretty vanilla in oak and lots of red and black berry fruit. This very Merlot is now used as a benchmark for the varietal at the Institute of Enology in Montpellier, France. Not bad for an American lady winemaker!” The Detroit News, July 2006
2004 Chardonnay – Top Bargain Wines of 2005 “Tropical aromas leap from the glass; the flavors are lemon, lemon marmalade, passion fruit and mango with a touch of vanilla on the medium length finish.” The San Francisco Chronicle, December 2005
2002 French Merlot “Juicy red, with plenty of mocha and plum flavors, with some vanilla notes on the finish.” Wine Spectator, December 2005
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon “A very affordable cabernet that emphasizes balance and elegance over sheer power to make a terrific table wine that retains some true varietal character with pretty black berry, black cherry, olive and vanilla flavors, firm tannins and terrific overall balance.” Minneapolis Star-Tribune, September 2005
Heron 2004 Chardonnay “A $10 shocker; this little gem is another great buy. The Plain Dealer, June 2006
“There really are producers out there who understand the word balance in winemaking…[Laely Heron is] a talented young woman who makes wine in numerous areas around the world.” Dan Berger’s Vintage Experiences, June 2005
“Bargain of the Week - 2002 Heron Merlot, France: Bright blueberry fruit with a sort of Beaujolais lilt and fresh, approachable fruit in the mouth.” Dan Berger’s Vintage Experiences, May 2005
“Heron California Pinot Noir is one of the few lower-priced Pinots worth drinking. The nose has loads of ripe cherry and cocoa aromas with a hint of eucalyptus. Vivid, fresh fruit flavors in the mouth are followed by a clean, tart fruit ending.” Dallas Morning News, May 2005
“All of her wines deserve to be called ‘Best Buys’.” Ocean Drive Magazine, May 2005
2003 California Merlot “This is a delicious bottle of vino that will please anyone who’s into Chardonnays from Burgundy, France. It’s the ‘anti-Californian style’ – leaner, more focused, with loads of complex character underneath. 90 points.” The Arizona Republic, April 2005
“Broken Rules Make Better Wine – Laely Heron is a rebel. She is an outstanding vintner who doesn’t own a winery or a vineyard… In the world of wine, tradition is often a controlling factor. Heron is proving that a little rebellion is good too.” Dale Rice, Austin American Statesman, February 2005
2003 Pinot Noir “Good Varietals Will Steal Your Heart – Winemaker Laely Heron has embraced the diva grape and crafted a Pinot Noir worth twice the price…Once you try this wine, you’ll race to the store to buy it by the case.” The San Francisco Chronicle, February 2005
Best Buy – California Merlot: “Great bang for the buck with this round and soft California red, with good intensity to the pleasant flavors of plum, currant and cranberry, underscored by soft tannins.” Wine Spectator, June 2001
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