Sunfire Buzz
- Tempranillo, 2007
Silver, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2011
- Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007
Bronze, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2012
Silver, Central CA Wine Competition
- Tempranillo, 2006
Bronze, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2010
Gold, Central CA Wine Competition
Silver Medal, World Value Wine Championships, September 2009
- Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006
Bronze, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2010
Silver Medal, World Value Wine Championships, September 2009
- Encore Port, 2004
Silver, Long Beach Grand Cru International Wine Competition, July 2010
Silver, Orange County Commercial Wine Competition, June 2010
Silver, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, January 2010
Gold, Central California Wine Competition, 2009
- Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005
87 points, Best Buy, Beverage Tasting Institute
Gold, Central CA Wine Competition
Silver, New World International Wine Competition
- Sunfire I/Tempranillo, 2005
Gold, Central CA Wine Competition
- Sunfire I/Tempranillo, 2004
Gold, Central CA Wine Competition
- Sunfire I/Tempranillo, 2003
91 points, National Tasting Journal
88 points, Beverage Testing Institute
Gold, Central CA Wine Competition
Gold, New World International Wine Competition
Silver, Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
- Sunfire II, Garnacha, 2003
89 points, Beverage Testing Institute
Bronze, Dallas Morning News Wine Competition
Sunfire, a tiny but interesting winery that produces one of the extraordinary Tempranillos, as well as pretty decent Cabs and other Reds, sells its Temps for about $45, which takes your breathe away to think of a Temp at that price — until you actually taste it, and then you change your mind very quickly.
Fresno Magazine Best Bargains, July 2009
Have Sunfire Winery deliver a bottle of its 2005 Sunfire Cabernet Sauvignon to your home, at just $15 a bottle. With rich granite aromas and sweet toasty notes leading to a palate of dried spicy black cherries, it’s no wonder some vendors have already sold out!
Tastings.com, October 2009
2006 Tempranillo, 87 Points, Highly Recommended.
Deep, saturated ruby hue. High-toned, minty aromas have a jammy, plummy undercurrent. A ripe entry leads a full-bodied palate with lean tannins and juicy acidity. A big, fruit-forward style that will work well with pizza and pastas.
Tastings.com, October 2009
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon, 87 Points, Highly Recommended
Deep, saturated ruby hue. Dusty brown spice and black fruit nose. A firm entry leads a drying, full-bodied palate with good grip. Drying tannins mark the finish. A sturdy, structured Cab that will develop over the next several years.