Awards & Press

Raeburnss

An Entrepreneur’s Journey, The Success Story Behind Purple Brands - Tasting Panel Cover Story

Raeburnss

Head Distiller Jeff Duckhorn named North Bay Business Journal’s Distiller of the Year, 2019

Purple Wines

  • Raeburn

  • 2021 Chardonnay, Sonoma County – 90 Points, Best Buy, Wine Enthusiast
  • 2021 Chardonnay, Sonoma County – 93 Points, The Tasting Panel
  • 2021 Chardonnay, Sonoma County – 90 Points, James Suckling
  • 2022 Chardonnay, Sonoma County – 91 Points, James Suckling
  • High Flier Chardonnay, Russian River Valley – 94 Points, Publisher’s Pick, The Tasting Panel
  • High Flier Chardonnay, Russian River Valley – 91 Points, James Suckling
  • 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast – 93 Points, The Tasting Panel
  • 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, North Coast – 91 Points, James Suckling
  • 2022 Rose, Sonoma County – 93 Points, Award of Excellence, The Tasting Panel
  • 2022 Rose, Sonoma County – 91 Points, Gold Medal, Sommelier Challenge
  • 2022 Pinot Noir, Sonoma County – 92 Points, James Suckling
  • 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County – 92 Points, The Tasting Panel
  • 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County – 91 Points, James Suckling
  • 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County – 91 Points, Sommelier Challenge
  • Scattered Peaks

  • 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley– 93 Points, Publisher’s Pick, The Tasting Panel
  • 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley– 93 Points, Publisher’s Pick, The Tasting Panel
  • Avalon

  • 2018 Pinot Noir, 89 Points & Best Buy, The Wine Enthusiast
  • 2018 Chardonnay, 88 Points & Best Buy, The Wine Enthusiast
  • 2018 Chardonnay – Gold Medal & 89 Points, San Francisco International Wine Competition
  • 2022 California Cabernet Sauvignon – 90 Points Gold Medal, Sommelier Challenge Best of Class, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition
  • Four Vines

  • 2018 Naked Chardonnay, 91 Points, The Wine Enthusiast
  • 2018 Naked Chardonnay – Gold Medal, Rodeo UNCORKED! International Wine Competition
  • 2021 California Red Blend – 89 Points, Wine Enthusiast
  • 2021 Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon – 86 Points, Wine Enthusiast
  • 2021 California Chardonnay – 85 Points, Wine Enthusiast
  • 2021 California Pinot Noir – 88 Points, Wine Enthusiast

Purple Spirits

  • Redwood Empire Whiskey

  • Pipe Dream Bourbon

  • 94 POINTS, GOLD – Sunset International Spirits Competition
  • DOUBLE GOLD – San Diego Spirits Festival
  • Forbes – Best New Whiskey to Try
  • Emerald Giant Rye

  • 97 Points – The Tasting Panel
  • 96 Points, Double Gold Medal, Best of Class – Sunset International Spirits Competition
  • Double Gold, Best In Show – Las Vegas Global Spirits Competition
  • Lost Monarch Blended Straight Whiskey

  • 94 Points – Cigar and Spirits Magazine
  • 90 Points – Whisky Advocate, Winter 2019
  • 90 Points, Gold Medal  – Sunset International Spirits Competition
  • Most Notable New Spirits – USA Today
  • The Best American Whiskey From Places You'd Least Expect – Forbes Magazine
  • Lost Monarch – Double Gold Medal, California Craft Spirits Competition
  • Lost Monarch – Gold Medal, Craft Distillers Spirits Competition
  • Lost Monarch – Gold Medal & 92 Points, Los Angeles International Spirits Competition
  • D. George Benham's

  • Sonoma Dry Gin

  • 97 Points, The Tasting Panel Magazine
  • 92 Points - The Wine Enthusiast
  • Gold Medal- American Distilling Institute
  • Barrel Finished Gin

  • Double Gold Medal, 2018 Craft Distillers Spirits Competition
  • Vodka

  • 93 Points, The Wine Enthusiast