Distinguished Wines
Awards
Smith-Anderson Wine Group has successfully produced award-winning wines that continue to be enjoyed around the world. Each winery has created unique wines that truly speak Napa Valley. Browse through our awards from the last few years.
Havens Wine Awards 90+
James Suckling, August 2025
• Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2023 | 92 Points
“Dark and purple fruits supported with notes of black cherries, spices and violets. The palate is full-bodied with softly integrated tannins, bright acidity and a creamy mouthfeel. Nicely constructed with early drinkability. Drink or hold.”
James Suckling, August 2025
• Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2022 | 92 Points
“Aromas of bramble fruit, cured meats, boysenberries, licorice, baking spices and potpourri. The full-bodied palate has a savory edge and finely integrated tannins with complexity and real depth of flavor. Nicely constructed. Drink or hold.”
Wine Spectator, December 2024
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville 2022 | 90 Points
“Plum and boysenberry jam notes lead the way, with licorice and apple wood accents giving this a frame. Iris and ink details infuse the fruit on the modestly juicy finish. Drink now through 2032.” – James Molesworth
Wine Spectator, August 2024
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Coombsville 2021 | 92 Points
“Solid and with good typicity, this red’s cold cast iron spine runs through savory-laced red and black currant preserve flavors. Ends with a sanguine accent that lends cut to the structured fruit. Best from 2025 through 2037. Tasted twice, with consistent notes.” – James Molesworth
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Hills Lake County 2022 | 87 Points
“Forward and open-knit, with a friendly wave of plum sauce and licorice framed by a hint of singed mesquite on the finish. Drink now through 2027.” – James Molesworth
Wine Enthusiast, May 2024
- Havens Black & Blue, California 2021 | 94 Points
“This wine is rich and dense. Aromas of blackberry pie, baked plums, violets, engulf the nose, while sauntering into fresh bay leaf, clove, green bell pepper, cocoa powder, ripe blueberry on the palate. The finish is silky, shifting into gripping tannins. Decant and drink until 2032.” – Tonya Pitts
Wine Enthusiast, October 2023
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino County 2022 | 91 Points
“A stellar Cabernet Sauvignon. There’s a vibrancy and a vivacity coming from the just-picked-off-the-bush black cherries, plums and currants, while a lovely waft of violets creates an elegant aura. The firm tannins add structure, weight and body, never overwhelming the fruits and florals, instead uplifting and enhancing them. The palate opens to further notes of delicately integrated oak tones. The finish is a lingering crescendo of it all.” – Stacey Briscoe
Wine Enthusiast, August 2023
- Havens Merlot, Santa Ynez Valley 2021 | 91 Points
Wine Enthusiast, March 31, 2021
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder 2017 | 91 Points
Wine Spectator Insider Weekly, March 24, 2021
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Mt. Veeder 2017 | 93 Points
Wine Spectator, March 31, 2020
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap District 2017 | 92 Points
- Havens Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 | 91 Points
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, October 2019
- Havens Pinot Noir, Napa Valley 2017 | 92+ Points
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 2017 | 89 Points
- Havens Black & Blue, Napa Valley 2017 | 89 Points
California State Fair Wine Competition 2019
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford 2017 | 99 Points, Double Gold, Best of Class
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 2017 | 91 Points, Silver
Wine Spectator, February 2019
- Havens Meritage Stag’s Leap District, 2016 | 93 Points
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate December 13, 2018 Issue
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain 2016 | 90 Points
James Suckling 2015 Vintage Reviews, May 2018
- Havens Pinot Noir, Napa Valley 2015 | 92 Points
- Havens Zinfandel, Napa Valley 2015 | 90 Points
Wine Enthusiast, May 2018
- Havens Meritage, Napa Valley 2014 | 90 Points
Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2018
- Havens Black & Blue, Napa Valley 2014 | Double Gold
- Havens Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2014 | Gold
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate January 31, 2018 Issue
- Havens Syrah, Napa Valley 2016 | 91 Points
James Suckling 2015 Vintage Reviews December 2017
- Havens Black & Blue, Napa Valley 2015 | 90 Points
Wine Spectator, July 31, 2017
- Havens Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2015 |91 Points
James Suckling 2014 Vintage Reviews May 2017
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain 2014 | 93 Points
- Havens Black & Blue, Napa Valley 2014 | 90 Points
Decanter Magazine, February 2017
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain 2013 | 91 Points
California State Fair 2017
- Havens Merlot, Napa Valley 2014 | 95 Points, Gold, Best of Class
- Havens Syrah, Napa Valley 2015 | 95 Points, Gold, Best of Class
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate December 2016 Issue
- Havens Merlot, Napa Valley 2014 | 92 Points
- Havens Syrah, Napa Valley 2015 | 91 Points
- Havens Black & Blue, Napa Valley 2014 | 91 Points
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015 | 90 Points
Jancis Robinson.com October 2016
Elaine Chukan Brown Review
- Havens Merlot, Napa Valley 2013 | 16.5 (17 the highest awarded)
The Fifty Best California Merlot Tasting October 2016
- Havens Merlot, Napa Valley 2013 | Gold
Wine Enthusiast, August 2016
- Havens Syrah, Napa Valley 2014| 92 Points
Wine Enthusiast, April 2016
- Havens Merlot, Napa Valley 2013 | 90 Points
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Feb 2016
- Havens Black & Blue, Napa Valley 2012 | Silver
Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2016
- Havens Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2013 | Gold
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, December 30, 2015 Issue
- Havens Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain 2013 | 91 Points
Wine Spectator, November 30, 2015
- Havens Merlot, Napa Valley 2013 | 90 Points
Stonehedge Wine Awards 90+
California State Fair Wine Competition 2019
- Stonehedge Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017 | 95 Points, Gold
Wine Spectator, February 2019
- Stonehedge Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2016 | 91 Points
James Suckling 2016 Vintage Reviews, November 2018
- Stonehedge Red Blend, Napa Valley 2016 | 90 Points
California State Fair Wine Competition 2018
- Stonehedge Reserve Zinfandel, California 2016 | 95 Points, Best of Class
- Stonehedge Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, California 2016 | 91 Points
- Stonehedge Grand Reserve Meritage, Napa Valley 2016 | 91 Points, Best of Class
Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2018
- Stonehedge Meritage Reserve # 506, Napa Valley 2013 | Gold
- Stonehedge Meritage Artisanal Blend, Napa Valley 2013 | Gold
Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate January 31, 2018 Issue
- Stonehedge Grand Reserve Pinot Noir, Napa Valley 2016 | 90 Points
California State Fair 2017
- Stonehedge Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2015 | 93 Points
- Stonehedge Grand Reserve Merlot, Napa Valley 2015 | 95 Points, Gold, Best of Class
- Stonehedge Reserve Zinfandel, California 2015 | 95 Points, Gold, Best of Class
Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards February 2017
- Stonehedge Late Harvest Chardonnay, Mendocino 2009 | Double Gold
- Stonehedge Artisanal Blend Meritage, Napa Valley 2013 | Gold
Tastings.com, January 3, 2017 Publication
- Stonehedge Reserve Pinot Noir, California 2014 90 Points, Exceptional
James Suckling Cab and Cab Blends 2012/13 January 2017
- Stonehedge Grand Reserve Meritage, Napa Valley 2013 | 91 Points
- Stonehedge Grand Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 | 90 Points
Wine Enthusiast, October 2016
- Stonehedge Grand Reserve Meritage, Napa Valley 2014 | 90 Points
Tastings.com, September 2016
- Stonehedge Grand Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2014 | 91 Points, Exceptional
Wine Enthusiast, August 2016
- Stonehedge Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2014 | 91 Points
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, Feb 2016
- Stonehedge Reserve Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2013 | Double Gold!
- Stonehedge Reserve Meritage, Napa Valley 2013 | Silver
Tastings.com January 3, 2016 Publication
- Stonehedge Late Harvest Chardonnay, Mendocino County 2009 | 90 Points “Exceptional”
Wine Spectator, November 30, 2015
- Stonehedge Reserve Meritage, Napa Valley 2013 | 89 Points
Other Wine Awards 90+
James Suckling, August 2025
- Napa Highlands Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2023 | 93 Points
“Densely packed dark fruit with hints of spices, earth and licorice. The palate is full-bodied with chewy tannins and balanced acidity, supported by a creamy, textural mouthfeel. There are no hard edges here. Nice level of refinement. Drink or hold.”
California State Fair Wine Competition 2019
- Napa Glen Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2017 | 99 Points, Double Gold, Best of Class
Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2018
- “R” Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford, Napa Valley 2014 | Double Gold
Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards February 2017
- “S” Chardonnay, Napa Valley 2014 | Double Gold
Tastings.com, December 6, 2016 Publication
- Diamond Ridge Pinot Noir, North Coast 2013 | 90 Points, Exceptional
Tastings.com, November 8, 2016 Publication
- Magnolia Hill Zinfandel, Amador County 2015 | 93 Points, Exceptional
Sakura Japan Women’s Wine Awards 2016
- 39 North Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendocino County 2010 | Gold
Wine & Spirits Magazine, October 2015
- Borrellie Reserve Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2014 | 91 Points
Tastings.com, 2015
- Borrellie Reserve Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2014 | 91 Points