Shay A

9.5

Jarvis is a winery I will always have fond memories of due to visiting it many times so early in my wine journey. While I enjoyed the reds (especially the cab franc and merlot), their Finch Hollow Chardonnay (both the filtered and unfiltered) were standouts. My last bottle!

A youthful bright yellow in the glass. Rich and integrated aromatics of salted popcorn, lemon cream and honey roasted cashews. Tidal wave of flavor on the palate that borders on hedonistic but pulls back just before. Oak is in-play with some baking spices and honey helping round the profile. Acidity has faded a bit but these have always had good phenolic grip, an almond skin-like finish. This reminds me of a blend of Aubert’s SugarShack (Napa warmth) with Kongsgaard (texture and grip). Not getting any better, this is a window that I have to imagine the winery was working towards. Delicious. — 6 days ago

Stephen Howell

Cellarbrations at Cottesloe Western Australia, Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW)

9.5

Nose is layered with bright and rich raspberry amongst lots of savoury leather and oak spice complexity. More and more of the same on the palate with terrific structure and length. Awesome, I just had to keep coming back to this. (Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec) — 3 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2019 | Yesterday I drank Syrah/Cabernet, today Syrah/Tempranillo, which I like even more. Frivolous smell with red fruits, sultry taste. Good stuff this Spanish wine. Paired with beef finch and eggplant in tomatosauce. — 4 years ago

Jason Phillips

9.1

I prefer reds over whites, but this chardonnay is very creamy and smooth. Well balanced and refreshing. — 6 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 2016 | Mesmerizing smell with vanilla, flint, exquisite balance. Very elegant Pinot Noir / Spätburgunder | Paired with beef finch, red cabbage. — 3 years ago

Victor Hsu

9.2

Elegant, perfumed and delicious! Excellent example of high-end California Pinot Noir. Silky, with complex earthy notes, bright fruit and ultra soft tannins. Enjoyed the 2019 vintage with bone-in pork chop at Finch & Fork in Santa Barbara. — 4 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

Vintage 2019 | From Cantine Due Palme | aged 7 months in French barrels | minerals in smell, lovely fruitiness and cedar in velvety taste | nice present of my daughter in law - with good taste for wine | paired with beef finch and string beans — 4 years ago

Kimberly Sebby

9.3

Trader Joe's — a year ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

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. — 2 years ago

Andrew Cline

10

Perfect level of sourness — 4 years ago