Jones Family Vineyard
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
I am re-coravining this 07. The 2007 vintage is generally compared to 97. I would say 07 is slightly better than 97.
I am honest, sometimes to a fault. This is absolutely the most underrated Cabernet producer in Napa Valley, bar none. A TRB made wine since 97.
The nose reveals ripe & lush; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries, just a whiff of boysenberries with strawberries & creamy raspberries on the edges of the glass. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, cinnamon, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, touch of butterscotch, understated herb blend, some grey clay, dry top soil, light graphite, very used leather, light fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets.
The palate is heavily magical. The tannins round, velvety & still meaty. Ruby & lush nicely evolved fruits that are; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries hints of boysenberries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate extract & hovering, creamy raspberries. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, tarriness, dark roasted expresso, anise to black licorice, cinnamon stick, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, dark spice w/ some palate heat, touch of toffee w/ nuts, understated fresh herb blend, lightly grilled meats, some grey clay/volcanics, dark, rich, sweet earth, dry top soil, nice graphite tones, very used leather, fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets, excellent round acidity with an incredibly; balanced, well knitted, structured, tensioned, elegant finish that glides from beautiful fruits to spice & gentle earth and last nearly two-minutes. Glorious & stunning the character & depth of this wine!
Jones Family wines only shine this bright with 15 years plus in bottle.
This one has another 3-5 yrs before it starts its slow decent.
I am re-coravining this 07. The 2007 vintage is generally compared to 97. I would say 07 is slightly better than 97.
I am honest, sometimes to a fault. This is absolutely the most underrated Cabernet producer in Napa Valley, bar none. A TRB made wine since 97.
The nose reveals ripe & lush; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries, just a whiff of boysenberries with strawberries & creamy raspberries on the edges of the glass. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, cinnamon, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, touch of butterscotch, understated herb blend, some grey clay, dry top soil, light graphite, very used leather, light fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets.
The palate is heavily magical. The tannins round, velvety & still meaty. Ruby & lush nicely evolved fruits that are; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries hints of boysenberries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate extract & hovering, creamy raspberries. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, tarriness, dark roasted expresso, anise to black licorice, cinnamon stick, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, dark spice w/ some palate heat, touch of toffee w/ nuts, understated fresh herb blend, lightly grilled meats, some grey clay/volcanics, dark, rich, sweet earth, dry top soil, nice graphite tones, very used leather, fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets, excellent round acidity with an incredibly; balanced, well knitted, structured, tensioned, elegant finish that glides from beautiful fruits to spice & gentle earth and last nearly two-minutes. Glorious & stunning the character & depth of this wine!
Jones Family wines only shine this bright with 15 years plus in bottle.
This one has another 3-5 yrs before it starts its slow decent.
Birthed the year we were married and one of the more stunning producers we learned to embraced.
Love you endlessly Sofia! ❤️
Just picked when we were married & likely still in tank.
I can’t tell you enough how much you need to find a well aged & stored bottle.
Birthed the year we were married and one of the more stunning producers we learned to embraced.
Love you endlessly Sofia! ❤️
Just picked when we were married & likely still in tank.
I can’t tell you enough how much you need to find a well aged & stored bottle.
1/2 bottles of these three for dinner in New Orleans. All were great.
1/2 bottles of these three for dinner in New Orleans. All were great.
Oct 4th, 2015
Drank this over 2 nights (corvavin’d 2 glasses night 1). Popped the cork night two. Wine came to life night 2 with a 1 hour decant.
Drank this over 2 nights (corvavin’d 2 glasses night 1). Popped the cork night two. Wine came to life night 2 with a 1 hour decant.
Mar 28th, 2022
Magnum,
Opened yesterday while marinating Waygu Flank for dinner tonight👍🏼
Mag is definitely a Day 2 wine
Magnum,
Opened yesterday while marinating Waygu Flank for dinner tonight👍🏼
Mag is definitely a Day 2 wine
👍🏼,
Last 07, I want more! But can’t find any anywhere 🤷🏼♂️. 07 must be a highly sought after vintage.
👍🏼,
Last 07, I want more! But can’t find any anywhere 🤷🏼♂️. 07 must be a highly sought after vintage.
My first Jones,
Picked a good vintage to start with, wow this is good!
Found a couple a K&L for $75.00, would of paid $125.00
Unfortunately not available anywhere right now, just checked Wine-Searcher. Every vintage available except 07
My first Jones,
Picked a good vintage to start with, wow this is good!
Found a couple a K&L for $75.00, would of paid $125.00
Unfortunately not available anywhere right now, just checked Wine-Searcher. Every vintage available except 07
Opened this last night after cellaring for 6+ years. Beautiful and complex.
Opened this last night after cellaring for 6+ years. Beautiful and complex.
Jan 22nd, 2017
Nice smokiness and hints of tobacco. Solid juice and opened up nicely after an hour
Nice smokiness and hints of tobacco. Solid juice and opened up nicely after an hour
Nov 13th, 2016
Delicious. Big beautiful cab w/o being hot. Deep dark fruits, balanced acidity. Yum!
Delicious. Big beautiful cab w/o being hot. Deep dark fruits, balanced acidity. Yum!
Jul 13th, 2016