News
- November 1, 2016
Wine Business Monthly
By Laura Ness
"During a recent tasting of five Sauvignon Blancs sourced from one vineyard and made by different winemakers, attendees discovered that the winemaker's choice of yeast is also a significant factor."
- June 9, 2016
By Steve Heimoff
""...Before I left the employ of Wine Enthusiast, there was one Livermore winery that turned me on, Steven Kent. He showed me what Livermore was capable of—why it had achieved its historic reputation for Bordeaux-style red wines in the first place.
Well, Steven has sent me his latest batch, and I must say the wines are as impressive as ever. Here are six reviews.""
- August 1, 2015
http://www.touringandtasting.com/destinations/livermore-valley/the-drive-for-quality/
By Touring & Tasting
"After centuries of making significant contributions to America’s wine industry, the Livermore Valley is at last being recognized for its potential as a wine region, producing top-quality wines at very approachable prices. We invited eight of its most industrious winemakers to come together for a toast and some shared perspective."
- February 9, 2015
The Examiner
By Mark Nothaft
"Do yourself - and your date - a favor and add wine to the mix this weekend. Dazzle her with your grilling prowess and sear a couple New York strips, lobster tails and veggies with this spicy-herbal [2012 Livermore Valley] Cab."
- January 15, 2015
50 States of Wine
By Kovas Palubinskas
"As part of the January #WineStudio, we were treated to samples of wines from the Steven Kent Winery, owned by 6th generation winemaker, Steven Mirassou. Livermore Valley has a long history of growing the “Bordeaux” varietals, ongoing once it became apparent that the climate and soils closely resemble those of Bordeaux’s famed left bank of the Gironde."
- September 10, 2014
Google+
By Dezel Quillen
"This delicious Chardonnay combines richness and spicy, sweet oak tones with freshness and brightness. It is long and harmonious in the mouth, with flavors of spiced pear, apple, and citrus blossom. The wine’s slightly creamy texture is balanced with lifting [citrusy] acids that lead into a full, lengthy finish."
- August 21, 2014
ToutSuite
Behind the Cellar Door: Harvest Stories from the Livermore Valley. Steven Mirassou, Mark Clarin and Collin Cranor talked about Harvest, Livermore Valley, Wine, and more!"
- July 15, 2014
ToutSuite
Celebrate Chardonnay on Merrillie's Birthday with Steven and June Mirassou!"
- July 11, 2014
Summertime in a Glass
By Bryan Dias
"This is a great Sauvignon Blanc pairing – a great dish with a great wine. Chef Julie of Unexpected Chef and our Resident Chef has crafted a delectable green papaya salad that pairs perfectly with the 2013 Steven Kent “Lola” Livermore Valley…"
- July 8, 2014
Digital Journal
The winemakers and growers of the historic Livermore Valley grape growing region have kicked off Sauvignon Blanc Month and it looks to be another exceptional opportunity to get summertime into your glass. Various wineries are offering discounts, free bocce and other enticements to celebrate this quintessential Livermore heritage grape, Sauvignon Blanc."
- June 26, 2014
The Examiner
By Tracy Ellen Kamens
"Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” For Steven Kent Mirassou, proprietor of Steven Kent Winery, the answer might be everything and nothing. As “America’s oldest winemaking family,” the Mirassou name has been associated with wine for a long time – over 150 years, in fact."
- June 23, 2014
The Californian
By Laura Ness
"For cabernet lovers, The Steven Kent Winery out of Livermore is a well-revered label. Vintage 2011 reveals the leather-gloved hand of a cooler vintage. The 2011 Livermore Valley cabernet sauvignon (13.5%, $48) is stealth, sophisticated and underplayed, oozing the steely determination of Daniel Craig as James Bond."
- April 15, 2014
Examiner.com
By Mark Nothaft
"Choosing wine for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter - our top food holidays - leave many of us as breathless as Uncle Josh trying to hide a chocolate-filled plastic egg eight feet off the ground in an ocotillo tree...You want proper wine, in proper wine glasses, served with your Easter ham, leg of lamb or crown roast. And when you factor in all these meats and a bevy of sides - mashed potatoes, quiche, veggies, salads of all kinds, deviled eggs, smoked salmon, fruit, breads, etc. - you could throw nearly any wine out there and it would stick."
- March 31, 2014
Huffington Post
By John Mariani
"In early spring you can certainly still drink big-bodied red wines, and there are so many good ones from so many global vineyards right now in the marketplace, at just about every price point..."
- March 29, 2014
Iowa Wino Blog
By Dan Goderin
"Lola L O L A Lola was the wine of the evening on Tout Social with Winemaker Steven Kent Mirassou. The participants bounced questions off the winemaker, listened to his philosophy on Sauv Blanc and learned about the scope and soil of the vineyard. Steven is a joy to listen to and his passion for fine wine really shows."
- March 28, 2014
ToutSuite
By ToutSocial YouTube Channel
"Thursday, March 28th, Steven Mirassou will be chatting with the folks at ToutSuite Social Club about the new release of Lola and his favorite Sauvignon Blanc pairings. Have any questions you'd like him to answer? Add them below and then follow the conversation! #Lola"
- February 28, 2014
Bigger Than Your Head Blog
By Fredric Koeppel
"09 Home Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon and Folkendt Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon reviewed... Notes of winsome wildness, mint, black pepper, rose petal; long steady finish. Both profound and delightful."
- February 13, 2014
WineOH TV
By Laura Ness
"Steven Kent Winery wins Gold and Silver at San Francisco Wine Competition"
- December 11, 2013
Wine & Food Explorer
By Laura Ness
"Steven Kent's 'Sorride' is the Red Wine of the Week from Her VineNess"
- December 11, 2013
WINE ENTHUSIAST
By Wine Enthusiast Editors
"Steven Kent 2010 Small-Lot Cabernet Franc is the Christmas Party Bottle"
- November 13, 2013
D Magazine
By Hayley Hamilton
"What To Drink Now: Merrillie Chardonnay"
- July 22, 2013
San Jose Wine Examiner
By Steve Ferree
"Taste of Terroir delivered exciting food and wine. Steven Kent Winery and Neil Marquis Catering pairing wins People’s Choice."
- July 1, 2013
By Touring & Tasting
"An interview with Steven Kent Mirassou by Touring & Tasting"
- January 20, 2013
Examiner.com
By Steve Ferree
"Steven Kent wins Best in Class at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition"
- July 23, 2012
Passport
By Jim Gladstone
"'There’s a renaissance that’s really just beginning here,' says Steven Mirassou, a fifth generation vintner, whose Tri-Valley wines are among the region’s most outstanding."
- July 6, 2012
Touring and Tasting, Summer/Fall Edition
By Wendy van Diver
"Although he grew up in a family that has been making wine for six generations, it wasn’t until 1996 that Steven Kent Mirassou brought his love of great Cabernet Sauvignon to the Livermore Valley..."
- May 25, 2012
DrinkHacker.com
By Christopher Null
"Steven Kent. Is this the beginning of a big uptick in quality from this unsung region..."
- May 18, 2012
Huff Post
By Mary Orlin
"Lots of fruit and layers of spice and earth, full bodied and lush. The 2009 will not disappoint and will turn you into a fan of Livermore Valley Cabs."
- May 17, 2012
1 Wine Dude - Serious Wine Talk
By Joe Roberts
"After six generations of pressing grapes in California, the Mirassou family has only one son left who owns a wine brand: Steven Mirassou."
- February 24, 2012
Diablo Magazine: Diablo Dish
By Ethan Fletcher
"Congratulations to Livermore's Steven Kent Winery, whose cabernets have received some impressive scores from some heavy-hitter wine critics."
- February 10, 2012
Side Dish - D Magazine
By Hayley Hamilton
"Started in the late 1990’s by Steven Mirassou, of the iconic Mirassou family who has been making wine in California for 160 years. This is his tribute both to his father and family, as well as his statement that great Cabernet Sauvignon can be made in Livermore. And without a doubt, he is proving this."
- February 10, 2012
D Magazine
By Hayley Hamilton
"What To Drink Now: Steven Kent Winery"
- June 13, 2011
CNN Money
By Kristine Hansen
"Wine tasters who want to sip a Steven Kent wine don't have to go to a Ritz-Carlton to do so. They can also be tasted at the tasting room located in the East Bay, about 20 minutes from Oakland and 45 minutes from San Jose or San Francisco."
- February 4, 2011
Tri-Valley California Wine Blog
By Tri-Valley Blogs
"The Steven Kent Winery is quickly making a name for itself and setting the standard for quality Cabernet Sauvignon from Livermore."
- January 31, 2011
Sommelier Journal
By Randy Caparosso
"Review of 2008 SK Cab Ghielmetti, Clone 337"
- October 14, 2010
The Independant
By Laura Ness
"The time has now come to taste the promise and be a part of this latest page in the winemaking history of Livermore."
