Jam Cellars

Butter California Chardonnay

Diana Sabo

Smoothest Chardonnay I’ve ever had! Enjoyed on August 11, 2025 — 2 months ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2002

John Malcolm

9.1

Smokey, with a hint of cherries, strawberry jam, and vanilla. A little less “earthy” and a little softer than other vintages I have had by this producer. — 9 months ago

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Mt. Brave

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Alan Hense

9.6

Super structured and tannic cab sauv. While opened too early I can only imagine the story that would unfold over time. Cassis, raspberry jam, pencil, black cherry, clove, and a never ending length. — 2 years ago

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A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

Leo Gentile

9.3

Deep inky purple and not a trace of brick. Heavy tar and jam (not off-putting) on the nose and not surprisingly a bit of alcohol. Delicious balance of jaminess and ripe black fruit. Enjoy in next couple years though to taste the fruit. Drinking with berebere chicken and rice. — 4 years ago

Rombauer Vineyards

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2023

Scot Walker

9.5

Strawberries, blackberries & berry jam in the nose with strawberries, blackberries, plums, raspberries and jam in the palate. A real fruit bomb. Paired well with both Parmesan & cheddar, ham & prosciutto and a cheese flavored cracker. Went well if drank prior to dark chocolate or a double chocolate brownie, but not as good as drank after. — 3 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend

Chasidy Kearns

8.9

This is a blend, but hit all the high notes I love about Zin. Bright big red berry jam and black pepper! — 2 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2019

Grant & Jullie

9.0

Nice smells of plums, black cherries and black currant jam. Black cherry in the mouth with some soft tannins. Very nice. — 4 years ago

Tom and Severn liked this

Penfolds

Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2022

Debra Copeland, WSET3, CSWS

9.1

Ripe blackberry jam, black fruits, violets and milk chocolate on the nose and palate. Light notes of leather and smoke are also present. Should pair well with mint & cumin lamb chops. — 4 months ago

Jam Jar

Sweet Shiraz

Christine Peterman

9.3

Like the BBQ chilled red in the Hamptons — 10 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Benito Dusi Ranch Paso Robles Zinfandel 2013

Brandon Boesch

9.3

Wow is this tasting great at 9 years. Much more spice, cocoa, and not a lot of heat despite 15%. So much good fruit with plum and chocolate covered cherries. Also some anise and blackberry jam. So much flavor. — 3 years ago

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