Ceritas
Ceritas produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from California, with a focus on precision and balance. The Marena Chardonnay and Rivina Pinot Noir both achieve 95-point averages from prestige critics including Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, and Decanter. The Costalina Pinot Noir follows closely at 94.7 points. These ratings reflect wines built on the classical strengths of their varieties: the Chardonnay's structure and complexity, the Pinot Noirs' elegance and depth. Ceritas operates within California's diverse terroir, where cool-climate conditions favor the precision these wines demonstrate. The critical recognition across multiple prestigious publications suggests a consistent approach to winemaking that prioritizes quality over volume.
Critics
Wine Advocate, Decanter, Wine Enthusiast