NEWS

 

ACCOLADES

2006 Kiamie Kuvée (New Release)
93 Points The Tasting Panel Magazine, Review by Meridith May (October 2009)
GOLD Medal U.S. International Wine Buyer's Competition (Santa Rosa), 2010
GOLD Medal Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, 2010
GOLD Medal L.A. International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2010

2005 Kiamie Kuvée
91 Points The Tasting Panel Magazine Review by Anthony Dias Blue (September 2008)
88 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December 2009 (# 147)
88 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine (December 2008)
GOLD Medal L.A. International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2009
GOLD Medal U.S. International Wine Buyer's Competition (Santa Rosa), 2008
Best in Class Red Blend over $30 Monterey County Fair Wine Challenge Competition, 2009

2006 Meritage
90 Points The Tasting Panel Magazine, Review by Anthony Dias Blue (August 2009)
90 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine (October 2009)
GOLD Medal L.A. International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2009
GOLD Medal Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, 2010

2007 Meritage (Pre Release)
GOLD Medal L.A. International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2010

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
88 Points The Tasting Panel Magazine (December 2008)
GOLD Medal L.A. International Wine & Spirits Competition, 2009

2006 R'Own Style Blend
88 Points The Rhone Report (May 2010)
89 Points Wine Spectator Magazine (March 2010)
89 Points The Tasting Panel Magazine: Review by Anthony Dias Blue (September 2009)
87 Points Wine Enthusiast Magazine (October 2009)
Silver Medal Orange County Fair Commercial Wine Competition, 2010
Best in Class Red Blend under $30, GOLD Medal: Monterey County Fair Wine Challenge Competition, 2009

2007 R'Own Style Blend (Pre Release)
90 Points The Rhone Report (May 2010)

2008 Kiamie White Kuvée
88 Points The Rhone Report (May 2010)

2007 Kiamie White Kuvée (SOLD OUT)
88 Points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December 2009 (# 147)
DOUBLE GOLD Medal San Francisco International Wine Competition, 2009
Best in Class Whites, GOLD Medal Monterey County Fair Wine Challenge Competition, 2009

2006 Kiamie White Kuvée (SOLD OUT)
87 Points The Wine Advocate, Review by Robert Parker (June 2008, #177)

 

WINE REVIEWS

 

Tasting Panel Magazine

2006 Kiamie Kuvée, 93 Points, Review by Meridith May (October 2009)
"Aged over 18 months in Hungarian and French oak, this wine is not about the fruit (Bordeaux-li...ke, as nothing dominates) as much as the complexity of its earthy, rustic soul. Deep coffee and dusty tannins play a role as well as roses, violets and dark chocolate rasberry. It's all in balance lingering with old-school nuances and restrained fruit. " - Meridith May (Publisher/Exexutive Editor)
2006 R'Own Style Blend, 89 Points, Review by Anthony Dias Blue (September 2009)
"Smooth lush and dense with lovely blackberry and ripe flavors; mellow, rich and balanced."
2006 Meritage, 90 Points, Review by Anthony Dias Blue (August 2009)
"Rich and dense with lovely acid structure and smooth, velvety texture; ripe, deep and nicely balanced with length, complexity and style."
2005 Kiamie Kuvée, 91 Points, Review by Anthony Dias Blue (September 2008)
“Concentrated and lush with velvety texture and bright, tangy fruit flavors; complex and nicely structured.”

San Fransisco Chronicle, March 2009

2006 Kiamie White Kuvée, TWO AND A HALF STARS
(Key Rating: FOUR STARS Extraordinary Rating: THREE STARS Excellent Rating: TWO STARS Good)
"The White Kuvee is one of the three wines in Kiamie's inaugural release. Made of 65 percent Roussanne and 35 percent Viognier, this wine has an almost candied nose of honeydew, papaya and ripe pear with underlying golden apple. Nicely crafted, there's a perception of sweetness with a vanilla hint balanced by tangy acidity; a slight bitterness and a bit of heat on the finish minimally detracts." - Lynne Char Bennett

Wine Advocate, June 2008 (#177)

2006 Kiamie White Kuvée, 87 Points
"The 2006 Proprietary White Derby Vineyard exotically-scented blend of 65% Roussane and 35% Viognier displays plenty of tropical fruit and melony notes buttressed by decent acidity as well as a medium-bodied mouthfeel. Enjoy it over the next 1-2 years." - Robert Parker

Wine Enthusiast Magazine

2006 R'Own Style Blend: 87 Points (October 2009)
2006 Meritage: 90 Points (October 2009)
"A fine example of a ripe, balanced Paso Robles Bordeaux blend. This Cab-based wine is very dry and quite tannic, with rich blackberry, black currant, herb and cedar flavors. Feels classy and elegant, and could age for a couple years." —S.H.
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon, 88 Points (December 2008)
2005 Kiamie Kuvée, 88 Points (December 2008)
2006 White Kuvée, 87 Points (December 2008)

Wine Spectator Magazine

2006 R'Own Style Blend: 89 Points (March 2010)
"Strikes a nice balance between ripe, supple wild berry, plum, spice, cedar and mineral flavors and hints of anise, turning sleek and delicate on the finish with fine-grain tannins. Syrah, Grenache, Zinfandel and Viognier. Drink now through 2017. 900 cases made." - J.L.

Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December 2009  (# 147)

2005 Kiamie Kuvée, 88 Points
"Inky ruby. Dark berries and smoked meat on the nose, with complicating notes of tobacco and dried flowers. Weighty and round, with deep dark fruit and bitter cherry flavors framed by dusty tannins. Finishes with good clarity and lift, repeating the dark berry note." - Stephen Tanzer

2007 Kiamie White Kuvée, 88 Points 
"Peach, nectarine and honeydew on the nose. Lush, gently sweet melon and pit fruit flavors are energized by a note of peppery spice and gain weight with air. The melon note repeats on the focused, persistent finish." - Stephen Tanzer

The Wine Wench, May 2009

2007 Kiamie White Kuvée, FOUR STARS
"Ooooh! Juicy! Green apple, lemon, honeysuckle, jasmine, basil and clean mineral notes delight the nose and continue as flavors in the lush, creamy mouth. Absolutely delicious!" - Sue Straight
 

 

KIAMIE IN THE NEWS

WINEORMOUS, "Paso Robles Zinfandel Festival"

"We had tasted the Kiamie reds the night before and loved them, so we sampled the ‘08 White Kuvée which was refreshing on a day that was becoming pretty warm." - Tom Plant

WINE EXCHANGE, "Notes from the Coast: Kiamie Cabernet Paso Robles 2005"
January 2010
"...the same winemaker that produced the 1994 Isoceles, a legendary bottling that was awarded the Pichon Lalande Trophy as the best blended red wine in the world."

VENTURA COUNTY STAR, "Wine 101: Reflections on the past year, wishes for the next"
January 2nd, 2010
"Wishing great new winery Kiamie Wine Cellars...the success they deserve in 2010." - Russ Briley

TOURING & TASTING MAGAZINE
Fall/Winter Edition 2009
"There is no doubt that the robust grapes of West Paso Robles’ mountainside vineyards result in notable wines, especially when they are used to create the exceptional blends of Kiamie Wine Cellars."

THE ORANGE COUNT REGISTER, "Paso Robles Wine Country is Storied"
November 7th 2009
"The prestige of downtown tasting rooms has grown this year with two newcomers – Kiame Wine Cellars and Clayhouse Wines." - Ann Tatko-Peterson

TOURING & TASTING MAGAZINE, "What's Up in Downtown Paso Robles"
Fall/Winter Edition (Display until April 2010)
"There is no doubt that the robust grapes of West Paso Robles' mountainside vineyards result in notable wines, especially when they are used to create the exceptional blends of Kiamie Wine Cellars."

THE TASTING PANEL MAGAZINE, "San Luis Obispo County: A bountiful harvest on California's Central Coast"
November 2009
"Our favorite was the Cayucos Ocean Rose abalone, a large sea snail harvested fresh that morninga nd paired with the Kiamie 2007 White Kuvée, a crisp and fruit-driven wine with notes of minerality that sang when enjoyed with the savory, slightly briny delicacy." - Rachel Burkons

MERCURY NEWS, "Paso Robles a treasure trove of intriguing stories"
October 9th 2009
"The winery has quickly grabbed attention with its smooth R'Own and Kuvée blends. Of special note is the R'Own, which adds 8 percent zinfandel to the typical Rhone varietals of syrah, grenache and viognier." - Ann Tatko-Peterson

THE TASTING PANEL MAGAZINE, "Not so new kid on the block: Dodd's Liquor City and Kiamie Wine Cellars renew an old friendship"
September 2009
“'Kiamie is a class operation and a labor of love,' says Farber, not without a flicker of pride in his protégé. 'They were focused on making a really good wine instead of filling up the bank account; they didn’t want to make anything ordinary, and they didn’t.'

 

 
THE NEW TIMES, "Exceptional Blends"
August 27th - September 3rd 2009
"A longtime fan of their winemaker, I wasn’t surprised to find the wines were delicious and impressive blends that exemplified the best of Paso Robles...Kiamie is, undoubtedly, a winery to watch over the coming years." - Kathy Marcks Hardesty

NOB HILL GAZETTE, "Praiseworthy Paso Robles Picks"
August 2009
"Our Marin Wine Knows tasters tried many Paso wines recently and generally found them fantastic. Some highlights:Kiamie Kuvée 2006 Red Wine Blend—rich and bright with a long, engaging finish. The 2005 cabernet sauvignon is excellent with grand cabernet flavors in a super-rich style." - Ed Schwartz

CHEF MAGAZINE, "Great Whites"
August 2009
"If you're looking for options beyond Chardonnay, here are some more white wines perfect for sipping alongside light summer menus. New World picks: Kiamie Kuvee White Blend 2007 (California)" - Marlene Rossman

SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, "Wine lables once omitted the best part"
August 3rd 2009
"Glossner...is a big proponent of blending. He's not necessarily looking to create a blend; he wants to make a better wine — 'and if that means blending, I blend.'" - Laurie Daniels

THE CALIFORNIAN, "Winners announced for fifth annual wine challenge at Monterey County Fair"
July 30th 2009
"This year the Monterey County Fair Fifth Annual Wine Challenge winners have been announced."

AM 1290 CERVIN IT STRAIGHT RADIO, "Poppin the Cork" Segment
July 30th 2009
"...but you want something different than the standard and often tedious whites. This (2007 White Kuvée) viognier/roussanne blend has a mild acidity to support this viscous wine. On the palette are honey, apple and a hint of lemon. They made only 300 cases of this rich, deep Rhone white wine which is ideal with shellfish, and fish with heavy sauces." - Michael Cervin

VENTURA COUNTY STAR, "Take a day trip to wine country"
June 21st 2009
"...spend the rest of your day walking around the downtown corridor, where they have many shops as well as 13 winery-tasting rooms....Kiamie Wine Cellars, whose superb wines are turning heads in Paso Robles and beyond." - Russ Briley

WINES & VINES MAGAZINE, "New Tasting Rooms Draw Direct Trade"
May 18th 2009
"Kiamie, established in 2006, specializes in blends sourced from premium Westside Paso Robles vineyards. Its new tasting room opened April 11 in a historic Granary Building built in 1890..." - Jane Firstenfeld

THE TRIBUNE, "A Fermented Partnership"
April 30th 2009
"The newest addition to Paso Robles' downtown tasting rooms, Kiamie Wine Cellars, just opened in the historic Granary Building on Riverside Avenue."

 "But even with limited distribution, they sold out of one of their first three released wines after receiving a flattering score from independent wine critic Robert Parker, and have been developing a loyal following mostly based on Glossner’s reputation." - Janis Switzer

APPELLATION AMERICA, "Kiamie Wine Cellars: Own No Vineyards, Cherry Pick from the Rest"
April 7th 2009
"Kiamie has no vineyards, choosing to purchase from the crème de la crème vineyards - essentially, working with growers who are more passionate about quality than about making money - so they can pursue their goal of making the best blends possible." - Laura Ness

THE TASTING PANEL, "Competing for Space: How one Paso Robles wine brand wowed an on-premise veteran"
January 2009
"Chrisman and Vonnegut knew that there was something special about Kiamie, a small-production label from Paso Robles."

WINES & VINES MAGAZINE, "Urban Economics"
November 2007
"Kiamie is recognized for its innovative business model, deemed 'Classic urban bootstrapping.' " - Tim Patterson

THE TASTING PANEL, "New Kids on the Block"
October 2008
“Having hit the ground running with some very fine releases, it’s clear that they did a few things right: They did their research, tested the waters before diving in and hired a more experienced consultant to help them develop a viable plan.” - Tim Teichgraeber

INDIE WINEMAKERS, "Tasting Notes on Wines We Like"
September 11th 2008
"KIAMIE KUVÉE was tasted on April 8, 2008 by a panel of 8 tasters in a blind tasting format and paired with Boeuf Bourguignon." - Indie Winemakers

HOTCOST WINE A WEEK BLOG, "Tasting Notes from Paso Robles Grand Tasting Tour"
2009
"Led by former Isocoles cult winemaker Steve Glossner, Kiamie’s focus is to source grapes from small-lot vineyards known to Steve."