Joy Cellars

The Joy Fantastic

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2022

Nose: green apple. Oyster shell
Palate : green apple. Mineral.
13.2%
— 9 days ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2013

Always a joy to drink! — 5 months ago

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I am not a huge Dom fan but recently had the 13 and it may be the best vintage of Dom I’ve had.

Château Cantemerle

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Shay A
9.2

92-93 for me.

Consumed half bottle at pop, then corked for another 4hrs before consuming the rest. No change.

What a beautifully elegant and refined ‘09. The highest compliment I can give this is that it was a simplistic joy. Some wines make it easy to get nerdy and command your attention…some wines are underwhelming and not worth your time. This was squarely in the middle. It was a joy to not feel the need to overthink…it’s exactly what it should be. No bricking at almost 15yrs. Decidedly black fruit heavy (black currant, cassis, underripe blackberries) with a sprinkling of raspberries and black cherries. Aromas of sweet pipe tobacco, dark florals. Integrated on the palate with good structure and acidity…not a massive wine, but it put on a bit of weight/length the longer it was open. Still sporting a fair bit of tannin at the finish, but it’s balanced. Drink or hold.
— 7 months ago

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Château Gruaud Larose

Larose de Gruaud St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1959

What a joy. On opening the nose is spectacular and floral. After a few minutes in glass it’s settled. Leather, graphite, blood. There’s roses, delicate underbrush. Very lucid and clear. What a treat. — 8 days ago

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DuMOL

Joy Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Medium Ruby color, purple hues, with aromas of ripe fruits, floral, herb and complex spice. On the palate flavors of tart raspberry, plum and strawberry with pepper, tea, herbs, licorice and oak, soft tannins on well balanced structure. Full body, long finish, ending with spice, ripe fruit and warm floral tones. Very Nice! — 6 months ago

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Black Sheep Finds

The Joy Fantastic Sta. Rita Hills Syrah 2019

Reduction initially. Decant helped. Really opened up with herbs, vegetables, some dark fruit and cassis. Definitely northern Rhône style. Nothing quite like this one. — 2 years ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2011

Ruby with complex fruit aromas, spice and oak. Blend of 89% Tempranillo & 11% Graciano, aged 48 months on American oak. On the palate flavors of jammy dark berry fruits with spice & smoky earthy notes on ripe full soft tannins. Long finish, nice mouthfeel, ending with fruit, oak, cigar box spice and mineral earthy tones, a joy to Sip this Fine Wine!! Tasting great, has more aging potential! — 2 years ago

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Vintage 1989 | unbelievable youghtful, cedar, tobacco, spiced cherries, extremely balanced, a joy | with duck breast and beetroot | at Hofstede De Blaak Tilburg — 3 months ago

Jan, Jae and 23 others liked this
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Doug Powers

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Very nice!!
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Iron Horse Vineyards

Joy! Sparkling Wine

Nate Wall
9.4

Disgorged 12/18/23. Wow. — 7 months ago

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Château Lynch-Moussas

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Vintage 2006 | deep colour, ruby red/brown rim, classic smell with laurel, cassis, autumn forrest, milkchocoalte, taste still powerfull, probably enough reserves to go another 5 years, but it gives joy now. Good balance and fine acidity. | Paired with beef finch, potatoes from the oven and a salad / mixed vegetables. — a year ago

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Eric Hoepelman

Eric Hoepelman

Mooi om te zien dat jij enthousiaster bent over de 2006, dan ik gisteren was over de twee jaar jongere. Gelukkig maa=.