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J Chechik

153 wines • 27 followers • 35 following

Jaffurs Wine Cellars

Ampelos Vineyard Syrah 2007

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J Chechik

J Chechik

9.0

Dry, crumbly cork but still sealed ok & aerated the particles to get a nice glass (hate to have too much cork in my teeth…). The Ampelos is my fave Jaffurs Syrah. — 4 months ago

Calera Wine Company

Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2004

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J Chechik

9.5

Fantastic eve - a 2019 Walt Blue Jay + this 19yr old gem! Light brown meniscus, but spectacular berry fruit remained. I was so surprised by the superb, char barrel scents balanced w/ the raspberry/cherry fruit. Fun that I had left the price tag on $50 purchase in ‘08…that was steep for me!
I have a few older Calera Pinots left & look forward to how they unfold.
— 7 months ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

S.L.V. Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

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J Chechik

9.4

What a wonderful surprise - found this tucked in the back shelf of my cooler. Great shape, huge opulent plum fruit. Not a ton of sediment. — 8 months ago

JC Cellars

Ventana Vineyard Syrah 2007

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J Chechik

9.2

Winding down some of my old JC wines & man, they hold up great! 16yr old Ventana Syrah showed tremendous blueberry, blackberry, chocolate cherry notes. — 4 months ago

Meinklang

Prosa Pinot Noir Rosé 2021

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J Chechik

J Chechik

9.3

Whatta treat. Young, sparkling, refreshing Pinot w/ great fresh strawberry notes. Good way to kill the 92-deg eve + 90% humidity! $20! — 4 months ago

WALT Wines

Blue Jay Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2019

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J Chechik

J Chechik

9.4

Terrific wines & great people at the tasting room! Visited recently & then opened this treat last nite - Walt Pinots are beautifully balanced & this Blue Jay has a lasting rich, cola body & finish. Love it. — 7 months ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

Cuttings California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

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J Chechik

J Chechik

9.1

Tasty but closed up on 1st glass (used aerator)…so, had to pour a 2nd glass ;). Vacuseal & had the 2nd half of the btl day 2 - was terrific. — 4 months ago

Panther Creek

Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

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J Chechik

J Chechik

9.1

Saw a few lower ratings for this, but felt it was a wonderful btl. I had several 2010/2011 Panther Creek wines & this Freedom Hill seemed to show the best balance & finish. Fair amount of sediment… — 4 months ago

Fowler Wine

Riesling 2020

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J Chechik

8.9

Unexpected nice little $13 cab franc. — 8 months ago

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Rutherford Grove

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1977

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J Chechik

9.1

Agree w/ the previous reviews. Late 90’s RG cabs had huge fruit & have held up surprisingly well. This was a $22-24 btl in early 00’s - what a great value! Loved opening a nice 26yr old treat! — 8 months ago