John Duval Wines
Gramercy Cellars
John Lewis Walla Walla Valley Syrah
Nice - not overly jammy, and with a distinct taste of orange peel. — 4 months ago
John Anthony Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Alcohol nose, dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry, cigar box cedar, vanilla, damn that is good. Hospitality from this team is top notch. — 6 days ago
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
John Riddoch Limited Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
One of Australia’s best Cabernets. Sue Hodder who is Wynns’ chief winemaker told me that only the best 2% of their wide resources of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes goes into John Riddoch. I guess it explains the continuing high quality of Black Label (the next Cabernet down in the Wynns range and an unbelievable bargain). Sue was the chief winemaker in 2008 when she made this wine and remains the chief winemaker at Wynns. See previous Delectable note as things haven’t changed much. Coonawarra Mint, cassis and blackcurrant. A full bodied palate with fine persistent tannins. — 3 months ago
Duval-Leroy
Cuvée Réserve Brut Chardonnay Blend
Nutty brioche mmm — 7 months ago
John Bookwalter Winery
Protagonist Red Blend 2012
2012 vintage. Still bringing it after 12 years. laying in the wine cellar since purchased. A very good representation of a Washington Cabernet. Still decent fruit, delicious mouth fill. good balance, still between tannins and fruit.  — 12 days ago
Nickel & Nickel
John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Nearing the end of its window but still drinking well. — 3 months ago
John Duval Wines
Plexus Shiraz Blend
One of my favorite GSM blends. Gloriously rich and spicy. Still years of life left. — 8 months ago
Jay Kline
Popped and poured; enjoyed over dinner at Yoshitomo. The 2006 continues to show well, pouring a lovely straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of apples, yellow tropical fruits, lemon curd, brioche, and nuts. On the palate, the wine is dry and the dosage brings balance with the acid, which is high. The finish is medium+. So lovely to drink right now and this could be said for a lot of 2006’s at the moment. Drink now through 2036. Disgorged in 2018 if I can read the code correctly. — 19 days ago