Meet Carol Shelton, winemaker and co-owner of Carol Shelton Wines, whose wines have won more medals in major competitions than wines made by any other winemaker in America, leading Carol to the title of “Most Awarded Winemaker in America”. Specializing in delicious single vineyard Zins from diverse appellations. Friendly, relaxed atmosphere. Give us a call […]

2022 Central Coast Wine Competition Enticing nose of spicy pears and white peaches, almond paste/marzipan, a touch of honeysuckle perfume. Multi-dimensional (many layers), a hard-to-describe range of aromatics, intriguing, almost mysterious! In the mouth it is crisply dry yet creamy and round and full-bodied, with nice almond paste on crisp-yet-juicy pear fruit.

2021 Monterey Wine Festival Wine Competition Enticing nose of spicy pears and white peaches, almond paste/marzipan, a touch of honeysuckle perfume. Multi-dimensional (many layers), a hard-to-describe range of aromatics, intriguing, almost mysterious! In the mouth it is crisply dry yet creamy and round and full-bodied, with nice almond paste on crisp-yet-juicy pear fruit.

94 points from Wine Spectator. Their review: “Shows great energy and zesty focus, with expressive blackberry, mocha espresso, and savory pepper flavors that speed towards refined tannins.”

92 points from Wine Spectator. Their review: “Generous and zesty, with multilayered wild berry, savory cracked pepper, and briar patch accents that zip along the lively finish.”

92 points from Wine Spectator. Their review: “Fragrant and detailed, with pretty orange blossom, peach, and candied ginger flavors that race along a snappy, refreshing finish. Grenache Blanc, Roussanne, Voignier, and Marsanne.”

2022 West Coast Wine Competition. 93 points and a Gold medal. Red Rhone Style Blend. Nose shows delightful strawberry and black cherry fruit, a bit of savory leather notes and sweet vanilla oak. Lively in mouth but super smooth and creamy

2022 Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition. 94 points. Red Rhone Style Blend. Nose shows delightful strawberry and black cherry fruit, a bit of savory leather notes and sweet vanilla oak. Lively in mouth but super smooth and creamy

Red Rhone Style Blend. Nose shows delightful strawberry and black cherry fruit, a bit of savory leather notes and sweet vanilla oak. Lively in mouth but super smooth and creamy