We are humbled and grateful for the press we have received for over a 1/4 of a century.
RECENT PRESS
2022 Heron Cabernet Sauvignon, California | BEST BUY! | 92pts. | “This wine is deep, focused with aromas of cranberry-blackberry compote, dried bay leaf, potpourri, and dark chocolate on the nose. The flavors on the palate are black currant confiture, dried black mission fig, orange marmalade, rolling into dried green herbs, and supple tannins on the finish.” | Tonya Pitts | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2022 Heron Pinot Noir, California | BEST BUY! | 90pts. | “This wine is rich, lush with aromas of boysenberry compote, Black cherry, violet, and molasses on the nose. The flavors on the palate are strawberry jam, black cherry cream soda, blood orange zest, star anise drifting into dried chicory, vanilla, and a juicy dry finish.” | Tonya Pitts | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2022 Heron Chardonnay, California | BEST BUY! | 90pts. | “This wine is fresh, lively with aromas of yellow apple, melon, Christmas spice, and orange zest on the nose. The flavors on the palate are baked apple, pear, pink grapefruit, baking spice, toasty oak, sedimentary rock, mineral with a dry finish.” | Tonya Pitts | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2022 Heron Chardonnay, California | “This dressed-down, zippy Chardonnay is helping to change the conversation about what ‘California Chard’
is. Laely Heron’s wines always reflect the purity of the grape variety.” | Food & Wine Magazine, “16 Global Wine Steals,” April 2024
2022 Heron Sauvignon Blanc, California | BEST BUY! |89pts. | “A very floral Sauvignon Blanc, leading with jasmine blossom, water lily, and rose water, followed then by lime leaf, white peach, nectarine, quince, and lychee. This medium-bodied white has a smooth, glycerin texture, giving it a bit more weight than other expressions.” | Stacy Briscoe | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2021 Heron Pinot Noir, California | 88pts. | “This wine conveys notes of black plum, blackberry, crushed rose and violet, star anise, dried leaves, and a hint of charred wood. Soft corduroy tannins gently coat the mouth while an elevated acidity brings fruits and florals to the forefront. The finish intermingles all aromas and flavors.” | Stacy Briscoe | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2021 Heron Chardonnay, California | 90pts. | This classic-style Chardonnay blends equal parts baked apple, fresh lemon, vanilla, and toast on a smooth
structure of mild acidity and a full body. Balanced slightly to the soft side, it's an easy sipper.” | Jim Gordon |WINE ENTHUSIAST
2021 Heron Sauvignon Blanc, California | 89pts. | “This medium-bodied wine is pretty restrained in flavor, showing tangy green apples and minerals on a nicely crisp texture. Good balance will make it easy to pair with food.” | Jim Gordon |WINE ENTHUSIAST
2020 Heron Cabernet Sauvignon, California | 86pts. | "An aroma of grilled meat meets crisp and tangy flavors that also show
smoky, black-peppery accents. The wine is full-bodied and firm in texture." Jim Gordon | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2020 Heron Chardonnay, Mendocino County | 88pts. | “Substantial butter and toasted oak flavors ride a full body and rich texture in this robust wine. Light peach and pear flavors add a welcome fruitiness on the palate.” | Jim Gordon | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2020 Heron Pinot Noir, California | 86pts. | “Roasted fruit and wood-char aromas lead to similarly woody, toasted flavors in this full-bodied, moderately tannic, bold and peppery wine.” - Jim Gordon|WINE ENTHUSIAST
Forbes Life Brazil| How Laely Heron became a great wine entrepreneur by Carolina Schoof Centola | July 2021
2018 LAELY Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley |GOLD Medal, 92pts.|2021 Sunset International Wine Competition
2018 LAELY Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley |GOLD Medal, 92 pts. | 2021 Women’s International Wine Competition
2018 Heron Chardonnay, Mendocino County |GOLD Medal, 92 pts. | 2021 Women’s International Wine Competition
2018 LAELY Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley |90 pts.|”Buzzing acidity adorns this otherwise powerfully full-bodied wine, made from a range of appellations, including Atlas Peak and Howell Mountain. Earthy dried herb, sage and cedar complement core of lengthy oak, tannin and structure. “| WINE ENTHUSIAST
Heron Wines |A Wine’s Free Spirit, by Mark Luna |NoVA - Northern Virginia Magazine |April, 2021
2018 Heron Chardonnay, Mendocino County |GOLD Medal| 2020 Sunset International Wine Competition
2018 Heron Chardonnay, Mendocino County |88 pts.| “Vividly fruity and nicely crisp in texture, this medium-bodied wine offers
big flavors of grapefruit and pineapple backed by good fruit acidity.” | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2018 Heron Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino County |90 pts.| “This is a smooth and creamy wine that softens the usual citrus and herb
notes into something more subtle. Delicious melon and peach flood the palate and medium to full body makes it mouthfilling.” | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2018 Heron Pinot Noir, California |87 pts.| “This medium-bodied wine is soft and broad in the mouth, offering delicious,
plump, black-plum flavors and light acidity.” | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2018 Heron Cabernet Sauvignon, California |87 pts.| “Fresh, straightforward fruit flavors and light tannins make this flavorful and medium-bodied
wine a solid choice for midweek meals and casual occasions.” | WINE ENTHUSIAST
2018 Heron Sauvignon Blanc, Mendocino County | “Light and airy, with fresh lemon zest, lemongrass and pear flavors on a crisp frame.” | Wine Spectator
2017 Heron Merlot, California |87 pts.| “Fresh and direct, with raspberry and dark currant flavors. Shows savory and mocha notes midpalate.
Hints of green herbs emerge on the finish.” | Wine Spectator.
