Back-to-Back Reviews for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc Add to a Stellar Run of 90+ Point Scores and Gold Medals
August 11, 2026 (Rolling Hills, CA) — Kosmic Kitty® Wines is having an out-of-this-world run.
Fresh off 91-point Gold Medals for both its Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc at the Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge, the California wine brand is earning new national attention with back-to-back reviews from Reverse Wine Snob praising the wines for their quality, drinkability and value.
Reverse Wine Snob recently reviewed the 2024 Kosmic Kitty® Chardonnay, writing:
“Easy to drink and even easier on the wallet, that’s a nice combo these days! (Plus the fun label doesn’t hurt.)”
The Chardonnay has the credentials to back it up. In addition to its 91-point Gold Medal at the Los Angeles Invitational, it earned an impressive 95 points and Best of Class at the 2026 International Women’s Wine Competition and 90 points and a Best Buy designation from Wine Enthusiast.
Just two days after the Chardonnay review, Reverse Wine Snob turned its attention to the 2024 Kosmic Kitty® Sauvignon Blanc — and delivered a description that could have been written for the brand:
“Out of this world value for a balanced, easy-drinking California Sauvignon Blanc.”
“From the beginning, we wanted Kosmic Kitty to feel welcoming, fun and different, but the wine itself always had to deliver,” said Adriana Popovich, Director of Social Media for Kosmic Kitty® Wines. “Seeing Reverse Wine Snob recognize both the Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc for their quality and value tells us that message is getting through. You can have a little fun with wine and still put something seriously good in the bottle.”
The Sauvignon Blanc has built an impressive track record of its own. The 2024 Kosmic Kitty® Sauvignon Blanc earned 91 points and Gold Medals at both the San Francisco International Wine Competition and the Los Angeles Invitational Wine & Spirits Challenge, along with 90 points from The Tasting Panel. The previous 2023 vintage was also recognized by Wine Enthusiast with an 88-point Best Buy designation.
The recognition extends across the Kosmic Kitty® portfolio. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio have also received favorable Wine Enthusiast reviews, including Best Buy recognition, while the Cabernet Sauvignon earned 90 points and a Gold Medal at the 2026 California State Fair Wine Competition.
Serious Wine. Without the Serious Attitude.
Kosmic Kitty® was created around a simple idea: wine can be serious about quality without taking itself too seriously.
With a suggested retail price of approximately $12, Kosmic Kitty® combines quality California wine with distinctive packaging, approachable varietal styles and accessible pricing — bringing a little more fun to the wine aisle without compromising what’s inside the bottle.
The brand continues to expand its retail and restaurant presence across the United States through major grocery and specialty retailers, restaurants and by-the-glass placements.
The Kosmic Kitty® portfolio currently includes Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio, with the new Kosmic Kitty® Rosé scheduled for release in September 2026.
About Reverse Wine Snob and Jon Thorsen
Founded by Jon Thorsen in 2011, Reverse Wine Snob has built a national following around a straightforward premise: great wine doesn’t have to be expensive.
Thorsen, an author and independent wine consumer, has helped millions of consumers discover quality, value-driven wines and has built a social-media audience of more than 500,000 followers. His coverage focuses heavily on wines that deliver exceptional quality for the price.
Thorsen is also the author of Reverse Wine Snob: How to Buy and Drink Great Wine without Breaking the Bank. Reverse Wine Snob maintains an independent editorial policy and states that advertising or sponsored relationships do not influence its wine ratings.
About Kosmic Kitty®
Kosmic Kitty® is a California wine brand created by South Bay Wine Group, the company behind Castle Rock Winery. Built around the idea of “A New Generation of Wine, Without the Attitude,” Kosmic Kitty® combines quality California wine, distinctive packaging and accessible pricing.
The brand is distributed in markets across the United States and continues to expand its retail and on-premise presence.
Kosmic Kitty® Wines
A New Generation of Wine, Without the Attitude.
