Jake Hajer

9.1

A lot going on. Red fruit and tannic. Mineral. Maybe it’s just me, but Napa and Sonoma vintage 18 wines (a great vintage) are throwing lots of tannins, across the board. A great wine that needs 4-6yr to resolve itself. — 7 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

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Jake Hajer

9.4

‘12 in ‘25. Syrah AF, Cherries and blood.

Bourbon cherry, fennel, baking spices. Smooth. Savory red meat/venison.

Tasted through a vertical of all their Syrahs in their wine makers office. ‘12 (and ‘16) were beautiful. Currently vintage needs more time. — 20 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

I think this is their reserve Syrah.

Hot, red fruit raisins. Dusty, citrus.

Over priced- $115 for a decent Syrah from Temecula. — 9 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Jake had this 9 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.9

Producer- J.S.
Place/Style- Madeira
Grape- Terrantez
Yr- 1808

1808 in 2025. lol. Just to consume something this old and with this much history. Recorked in 2015. Opened with a Durand. This was filmed. I was nervous for sure.

Of course, the acidity, alcohol and sugar never leave a wine, but I was shocked, this had such flavor- true to the rare Terrantez grape, pronounced citrus, blood orange, bitter orange. Sweet upfront, bitter finish. Pincholin olives and tawny caramel. This wasn’t just palatable, but drinkable. Special experience.

Update: The bottle was left with us. It sat in a decanter for a week, capped. When I tasted it again, it was even better! Tasted as tawny port met orange citrus. — 16 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Dusty red fruit. Needs time! At least 8yr more. — 9 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Jake had this 9 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Caramel popcorn. — 15 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Cranberry, strawberry, sassafras. Chocolate cupcake. High toned. Light bodied. Easy to drink. With depth and character. Very good! — 22 days ago