News and Events

Recent Reviews and Awards

Orange County Fair 2010 "Best in Class"
Best In Class & Gold Medal - 2008 Reserva Dorada Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vyd
Gold Medal - 2008 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vyd
Gold Medal - 2008 Dijon Selection Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vyd

Central Coast Wine Competition 2010
Gold Medal - 2008 Reserva Dorada Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vyd
Gold Medal - 2008 Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vyd

Randy Caparoso, Sommelier Journal, World of Pinot Noir 2010
2008 Costa de Oro, Dijon Selection, Santa Maria Valley – "Unabashedly intense, yet beautifully sculpted pinot; the nose telegraphing rich, plush, concentrated red berry/strawberry fruitiness with subtle toasted underpinning; then on the palate, a buxom, velvety, medium-full body, releasing the sweet red berry sensations in round, voluptuous, exhilarating waves."

John Winthrop Haeger, Pacific Pinot Noir
"Elegant editions of pinot that display great visual clarity, floral aromas, considerable spice, and nice length. Very attractive"

Wines & Wineries of the Central Coast, William A. Ausmus
" Four stars. Reds and whites excellent to outstanding. Recommended wines: Reserva Oro Rojo Pinot Noir and Reserva Dorada Chardonnay."

Sommelier Journal, Randy Caparoso, November 2009
"The 2008 Costa de Oro Pinot Noir Santa Barbara is already plump and buoyant with juicy Pinot fruit, its luxurious, velvet texture riding on graceful acidity and prominent spice and earth notes."

Santa Barbara County Fair 2009, Best Chardonnay, Best White Wine & Gold Medal Winner
2007 Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vineyard

Orange County Fair 2009, Gold Medal Winners
2007 Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vineyard
2005 Late Harvest Pinot Blanc, Bien Nacido Vineyard

James Laube, Wine Spectator, Santa Barbara Futures Tasting 2009
2008 Costa de Oro Pinot Noir "Dijon Selection" Gold Coast Vyd receives top score for Pinot Noir barrel sample; 91-94 points. "Wonderful richness and purity of flavor; built around ripe, fleshy, concentrated blueberry, wild berry, boysenberry, and huckleberry flavors that dance through a long, rich finish."

Orange County Fair July 2007, 4 Gold Medal Winners
2005 Estate Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vineyard
2005 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vineyard
2005 Reserva Dorada Estate Chardonnay
2005 Reserva Oro Rojo Estate Pinot Noir

Santa Barbara County Fair June 2007, Gold Medal Winner
2005 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vineyard

Orange County Fair July 2006, Best in Show and 4-Star Double Gold
2004 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vineyard

Santa Barbara County Fair, June 2006, Best in Show and Double Gold
2003 Reserva Dorada Chardonnay, Gold Coast Vineyard

-Wine & Spirits Magazine, April 2004
“91 points…distinctive and lasting flavor, balanced to age into greater depth and breadth.” (2001 Chardonnay “Reserva Dorada” Gold Coast Vineyard)

Los Angeles Times, April 14, 2004
“Gary Burk’s wine has classic Pinot aromas and a silky texture, with understated wild herb notes on the palate. It’s well balanced with moderate (13.5%) alcohol.”
(’00 Pinot Noir “Oro Rojo” Gold Coast Vineyard”)

The Wine Journal, October 2004
“90 points…berries, white pepper and tobacco…makes you want to delay swallowing.” (2002 Pinot Noir “Oro Rojo” Gold Coast Vineyard)

Best Wines of 2003 - Wine Country Living, December 2003
“A bit of Burgundy surfaces in the barnyard and forest-floor aromas, but the dark red fruit is ripe and rich enough to handle it, and the meaty texture includes tea and tomato layers that make it all the way to the end.”
(2000 Pinot Noir “Oro Rojo” Gold Coast Vineyard)

Wine Enthusiast Magazine, August 2003, Jeff Morgan
“In the Central Coast, Gary Burk is making noteworthy wines under his Costa de Oro label.”

Santa Barbara News Press, April 3, 2003, Dennis Schaefer
“World-class pinot here. Sweet Santa Maria berry fruit is rich and lengthy on the palate with an unstoppable finish.”
(2001 Pinot Noir “Oro Rojo” Gold Coast Vineyard)

Wine Spectator, June 2001, James Laube
“Gary Burk seems to have a knack for producing elegant, supple-textured wines from a cool region of the Santa Maria Valley.”

Wine Spectator Website, March 2001
“90-92 points. One of the hits of the tasting at a great price, it’s rich and creamy, with layers of fig, apricot and floral notes, long and detailed on the finish.”
(1999 Chardonnay “Reserva Dorada” Gold Coast Vineyard)

Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, August 1999
“90 points. A terrific chardonnay! Caramel, vanilla, and liquid minerals.” (1997 Chardonnay “Reserva Dorada” Gold Coast Vineyard)

Top 100 Wines of 2001 - San Francisco Chronicle, November 4, 2001
“Pretty cherry-berry nose, cedar and spice notes; balanced polished flavors, good depth.” (1998 Pinot Noir “Gold Coast Vineyard”)

100 Best Wines of 2000 - Wine and Spirits Magazine, December 2000
“94 points. Sophisticated and lively.” (1998 Pinot Noir “Gold Coast Vineyard”)

2007 Rose', Central Coast
"...aromas and flavors of strawberries, cranberries, and sweet raspberries that meld with notes of citrus and spice...terrific with appetizers...a good choice to begin dinner when you want to impress someone special."
Kathy Marks-Hardesty, New Times

2007 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir
"This is my favorite domestic Pinot Noir. The wine is well balanced with fruits and acid. The wine is velvety smooth, mouth-watering with earthy hints on the nose and a long dark berry finish."
Bernard Berlin, Tastings & Pairings

2006 Estate Pinot Noir, Gold Coast Vyd
"If you've had a great pinot, you know there is no substitute! I like Costa de Oro."
Russ Winton, Merced Sun-Star

WE ARE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Starting november 1, 2009 we will be open every day 11am-6pm. And for Friday Wine Downs, 11am-7:30pm. Sunday Afternoon Live! 1-4pm.

Tasting fees are $7 for 5, 1-oz. pours. We now offer Wines by the Glass for $7 & $10. Cheese plates are also available from $5-$12.

We look forward to seeing you today!

Upcoming Events

Library Sale & BBQ•
Saturday, August 28th @ the Tasting Room
$10 includes BBQ & tasting of library wines.
Special pricing on Library Selections - 6 btls for $30!!
Come sample this first ever complete library tasting going back through the 1994 - 2002 vintages. RSVP to info@cdowinery.com

Wine Club Pick Up Party•
Thursday, September 9th, 5-7pm @ the Tasting Room
Check out the new releases and enjoy friends, wine, and food.

Friday Night Wine Downs! • Every Friday 4:30 - 7:30pm at the Tasting Room
Come enjoy live music, wine by the glass, and cheese plates

8/20 Mike Dean - Guitar Virtuoso!!

8/27 Mike Dean - Guitar Virtuoso - Again!!

9/3 BlueSouls - Swampy Blues!

9/10 Burnin' James & the Flames - Gonna Have a Funky Good Time!

Sunday Afternoon Live! • Live Music 1:00 - 4:00pm at the Tasting Room.

8/22 Jim Townsend - Blues & Classics!

8/29 Cadillac Angels - Rockabilly from Santa Barbara!

Thank you for your support!!