Bob McDonald

9.2

Struck match, leesy, peach and nectarine, balanced oak in the background. This is the little brother of Giaconda which is regarded by many as being the best Chardonnay in Australia, made by Rick Kinzbrunner In Beechworth in the foothills of the Australian Alps. Grown in gravelly soils. Most winemakers would be happy to have this as their best effort, but this is Giaconda. — a year ago

Tracy

9.4

Gift from Heather and Rick. — 4 years ago

Valerie Harrell

9.1

Rick Erwin’s w/ Anna, Amy, Kristie - smooth, rich, delish! — 4 years ago

Andy Thomson

9.2

Beautifully balanced. Grenache/Syrah. With Grimes — 5 years ago

with Cheryl

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

For those of you that don’t know Jones Family, you should. This 10 is so different from their 09. The 10 is wine candy and the 09 is a bit more rugged & structured. Not that the 09 is rugged. Just a relative comparison.

The nose is candied, floral, perfumed, lush & ruby, slightly bramble fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, raspberries, poached strawberries, ripe, baked rhubarb, sweet tarriness, anise, dark, heavy, beautiful spices, dark, fruit cola, dry crushed rocks, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, hint of mint, dark, rich, moist earth, fresh herbaceous notes, dark chocolate with caramel cake with ruby, candied, dark, purple, and blue florals framed in violets.

The palate & mouthfeel is full, lush, ruby & glorious. Candied, lush, ripe, ruby, slightly brambly fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, raspberries, poached strawberries, boysenberries, ripe, baked rhubarb, sweet tarriness, anise, dark, heavy, beautiful spices, dark, fruit cola, dry crushed rocks, fresh tobacco, used leather, wood shavings, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, hint of mint, dark, rich, moist earth, fresh herbaceous notes, dark chocolate with caramel cake with ruby, candied, dark, purple, lavender and blue florals framed in violets for days. The acidly is about the best I’ve had in a Napa Cabernet. The finish is extremely well balanced & structured. It goes from ripe, ruby, lush fruits that falls gently on to well softened earthiness that lasts minutes. This is an outstanding wine. Perfectly soft, well integrated with amazing evolution. Still has another 5-8 plus years but its approaching its precipice. Beautiful, beautiful Napa Cabernet.

Great pair with the Allen Brothers Cowgirl Bone-in Ribeye.

Photos of the Jones Family and their property. Their glorious fruit at harvest. Jones Family Vineyards was founded by Rick and Sally Jones. Unfortunately, Sally passed away in 2005. — 2 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Mazf rick francis 8/17 — 4 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Rick BoB & Ed — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.6

Not even surprised. Rick went to his cellar and slapped his you know what on the table. This is a beautiful example of Bdx.
Cow dung nose gives way to a sweet, textured palate. Tannins are close to be resolved, but zero tertiary notes. Great acid structure completes an excellent presentation from a lack luster vintage - boys w/end in Pittsburgh. — 3 years ago

with Andrew, Rick and 1 other

Jack Maloney

9.6

Good fruit, little spice, some tannins. Just really well balanced. A little cinnamon and plum — 4 years ago

Gary Fenstra

9.2

Loving the flavors of this smooth wine. Happy retirement Rick. — 5 years ago