"[McIlroy Wines' Chardonnay is] proof that a super ripe, fruity, oaky Chardonnay can still be well balanced with good structure."

--Wall Street Journal, June 1, 2001

"...Winemaker Will McIlroy was able to craft a real winner, no doubt attributable to his 20 years of winemaking experience."
--Bob Johnson, MetroActive Dining, on McIlroy Wines1998 Zinfandel, which was Grand Champion of the 2000 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition

"Will McIlroy...make[s] a line of very impressive wines that are excellent values."
--Dan Berger, Syndicated Wine Columnist and renowned wine critic.

"[Will's Chardonnay] is one of the most deeply flavored Chards that we have come across in a while. Expressive, bold and unfortunately limited to 848 cases this vintage."

-- Greg Meserole, Wine Critic
2000 Signature Edition Chardonnay - Aquarius Ranch
Not yet entered into competitions.
 
1999 Cabernet Franc - Salzgeber Vineyard, Russian River Valley
Gold medal 2001 West Coast Wine Competition
Silver medal

2001 California State Fair
Silver medal

2002 New World International Wine Competition
Silver medal 2002 Grand Harvest Awards Competition
Silver medal 2002 S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition
2000 Chardonnay - Aquarius Ranch, Russian River Valley
87 points Wine Enthusiast, September 2002
Highly Recommended The Beverage Testing Institute (87 points)
Double Gold medal 2002 El Dorado County Fair Wine Competition
Silver medal 2002 S.F. Chronicle Wine Competition
Silver medal 2002 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
Silver medal 2002 San Diego National Wine Competition
2000 Late Harvest Gewürztraminer, Aquarius Ranch
Best Buy Wine Enthusiast (89 points)
Gold medal 2002 New World International Wine Competition
Best of Class 2002 New World International Wine Competition
Best New World Gewürztraminer 2002 New World International Wine Competition
Top 100 Values 2002 Wine Enthusiast
1999 Merlot Aquarius Ranch R.R.V.
87 points Wine Enthusiast, September 2002
Highly recommended The Beverage Testing Institute (86 points)
1999 Pinot Noir Aquarius Ranch R.R.V.
Silver medal 2001 S. F. Chronicle Wine Competition
1999 Signature Edition Chardonnay R.R.V.
Gold medal 2001 Los Angeles County Fair Wine Competition
Gold medal 2001 California State Fair Wine Competition
94 points 2001 California State Fair Wine Competition
Best Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2001 California State Fair Wine Competition
Silver medal 2001 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition
1998 Zinfandel Porter-Bass Vineyard R.R.V.
Silver medal 2000 Pacific Rim International Wine Competition