Star Lane Wines are occasionally in the news.

Star Lane and Dierberg Vineyards Announce Changes to Winemaking Team



2006 Star Lane Cabernet 92 points



April Newsletter


Holiday Newsletter



Happy Canyon becomes an AVA
TTB ANNOUNCES ESTABLISHMENT OF HAPPY CANYON OF SANTA BARBARA VITICULTURAL AREA


The Wine Enthusiast December 2008
91 Points for 2006 Star Lane Merlot


Connoisseur's Guide 2006 Star Lane Merlot Santa Ynez Valley
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
Volume 33 Issue 11: September 2009
91 Points
Keenly defined black cherry fruit with interesting suggestions of creme brulee and root beer start this inviting wine out well in its aromas, and, from the start, it is balanced, rich and deep on the palate. Its fleshy entry impressions are very much in keeping with its slightly elevated alcohol levels, and it gains balance from its wealth of fruit and from supportive latter palate acidity. Pair the wine with long-cooked meats like short ribs or Osso Bucco for a very pleasant treat.


Gambling on the Quality Factor Again
They have three labels, Star Lane for cabernet and Bordeaux varietals, Dierberg for Burgundian varietals (chardonnay and pinot noir), and Three Saints for value-oriented bottlings. By all accounts, the risk has paid off.


Dierberg Winery Takes on the World, Holds its Own
Dierberg and Star Lane wines shocked sommelier panel in a blind tasting against top Chardonnays and Cabernets.


Merlot-bashing movie actually helped varietal
2006 Star Lane Merlot A great wine for anyone who's unsure what tannins are, and how they can enhance wine when perfectly integrated. Bright fruit and herb/spice flavors are leavened beautifully by the underlying tannins, producing a just-dry-enough, near-endless finish. It's intense but not overly powerful.


Connoisseurs' Guide 2005 Star Lane Cabernet "ASTRAL"
Big, optimally ripened and positively plush on the palate, it delivers a wealth of luscious, curranty fruit with the sweet, vanilla-bean trappings of first-rate oak making it all the more enticing.



The New Reds- By Brian Freedman
One of the shining stars of this brave new world of Santa Barbara cabernet production is Nick de Luca, winemaker for Star Lane and Dierberg Vineyards. -March 2008



Connoisseurs' Guide 2005 Star Lane Cabernet Sauvignon
91 TWO STARS:(91-94 points) A highly distinctive wine. Likely to be memorable.



The Wine Enthusiast April 2008
2005 Star Lane Cabernet Sauvignon.....92 Points



Wine & Spirits Magazine
As the development of Star Lane Vineyard is now in progress, word of the quality of the wines and the creation of the winery and caves is getting out....94 Points



Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
2005 Star Lane Cabernet Sauvignon, Excellent & Recommended



Deleware Online

Cheek by jowl, both pinot noir and cabernet thrive

Jim Dierberg wants to make world-class cabernet in the "Sideways" territory of northern Santa Barbara County.




California Grapevine
2005 Star Lane Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez Valley......Highly Recommended!



Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
Here is the rare California Sauvignon Blanc that makes a great success out of high ripeness and higher acidity.



Wine Enthusiast Magazine
92 points Here's a delicious, rewarding Syrah. It brims with wonderfully ripe fruit, yet maintains balance and dryness. Blackberry pie, cherry preserves, cocoa, sweet tobacco, white pepp- S.H.



Vinfolio
Wine writer Doug Wilder recently reviewed our Star Lane Sauvingon Blanc and Syrah in his weekly wineletter, Wilder Side of California. Doug awarded our Sauvignon Blanc 95 points, and 93 points to our Syrah.



The Santa Barbara Independant
"Spearheading the efforts to place Happy Canyon on the figurative Bordeaux- and cabernet-lover's map is Jim Dierberg of Star Lane Vineyard.