Ballentine Vineyards has recently started to catch the eye and pen of the wine world. As a small winery, we appreciate the notice and the outstanding reviews. Here is a sampling of the most recent we have received. 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Maple Lane 92 Points  "Impressive by any standard, this Cab is doubly so for having such great balance from a hot-hot vintage. The acids and tannins are firm, but best of all are the flavors, rich in ripe blackberry, cassis, spicy plum pudding and sweet new oak. Just a beautiful wine right now, and should evolve interestingly for 10 years"  August 2007 2006 Chenin Blanc 91 Points "Ballentine's Chenins nearly always impress, and this is one of their best. Bone dry and very crisp, almost tart, in acids, the wine shows intriguing lime, wildflower and sweet pepper flavors." August 2007 The Wine Report 89 Points 2005 Petite Sirah, Fig Tree Vineyards Sept/Oct 2007 Wine Recommendation 2002 Zinfandel Block 9 Reserve, Pocai Vineyard (Napa Valley) Reviewed March 21, 2007 by Alan Goldfarb