These small-production, small-lot wines might be unrefined and unfiltered, but they are guarded by the gods and fit for a king. In this week's Wine Wednesday , Patch's Monique Soltani shows us why Kings Mountain Winery reigns supreme.

Kings Mountain Pinot Noir Awards

California State Fair Wine Competition 2011
2007 Pinot Noir - Double Gold - Best of Micro Wineries - 98 points

Long Beach Grand Cru Competition 2011
2007 Pinot Noir - Silver

Central Coast Wine Competition 2011 
2007 Pinot Noir - Silver

Grand Harvest Wine Competition 2011
2007 Pinot Noir - Silver 

Monterey County Fair 2009 
2005 Pinot Noir - Gold Medal Best of Show - Best in Class - Peoples Choice

Appellation America Wine Evaluations
1999 Pinot Noir - Double Gold/Best of Appellation Designation
2003 Pinot Noir - Double Gold/Best of Appellation Designation/Editor's Recommendation
2005 Pinot Noir - Double Gold/Best of Appellation Designation Santa Cruz Mountains Commercial Wine Competition
2006 Pinot Noir - Silver
2005 Pinot Noir - Silver
2003 Pinot Noir - Silver