Seth Masterson

9.0

Grown anywhere else, I would give this dry muscat a 8.5. But there is a subtle, forest stream like charm that comes through the tongue that I can't help to compare to many of the sakes that compare themselves to the mountain snow and springs from the same continent. I know I know, it must be a placebian effect right? I don't know- judge for yourself. — 4 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Our first bottling from this small production family winery in Calistoga.

My first impressions of this wine, it’s a classic older Calistoga Cabernet. It’s nicely resolved but, not at the end of its life as some have predicted. It is a shade past its prime but, drinking nicely with the exception it’s a touch hot, even after all this time in bottle and when temp’s were not pushing alcohol levels like they can now. However, heat aside, I enjoy wines just the other side of their prime and beyond. Brings out additional complexity-characteristics and are infinitely more interesting.

The nose reveals, stewed & baked fruits of; blackberries, black plum, black cherry extract, black raspberries with some deep blue fruits. Loads of baking spices; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Dark spice, dark chocolate, sweet tarriness, mocha, caramel, walnut shells, anise to black licorice, steeped, dark fruit teas, mint/eucalyptus, dry crushed rocks, leather, tobacco, graphite, used charcoal, dark liqueur and cola, dry herbs with dark, red, blue, purple, fresh & withering flowers accented with lavender.

The body is rich, lush, ruby, statin, velvety and thick. The tannins are rounded & softened but, still speaking loudly. The structure, tension, length and balance are in a very good place. This wine has legs to stand for another 5-10 years depending on how you enjoy them. Stewed, candied & baked fruits of; blackberries, black plum, black cherry extract, black raspberries deep blue fruits, purple fruit blend, haunting raspberries with poached strawberries as it sets. Loads of baking spices; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Dark spice with good palate heat, dark chocolate, sweet tarriness, mocha, caramel, walnut shells, anise to black licorice, steeped, dark fruit teas, mint/eucalyptus, dry crushed rocks, dry top soil, slightly, moist clay, pronounced, fine volcanic minerals, leather, tobacco, graphite, used charcoal, dark liqueur and cola, dry herbs with dark, red, blue, purple, fresh & withering flowers accented with lavender. The acidity is round & exquisite. The long finish is; well balanced fruit & earth, very complexity, rich, delicious and persists endlessly.

Photos of; Stephanie Jones Bailey, Rick and Elaine Jones, Estate view, their Cabernet fruit close to harvest and vineyard staff managing fruit clusters & leafing.

Producer notes...they were founded in 1996. Jones Family Vineyards specializes in estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Thomas Rivers Brown makes their wines, two Cabernet wines...Jones Family Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon and The Sisters. TRB also makes an extremely limited production of aged Sauvignon Blanc that is cellared for over 3 years in barrel and bottle.

Jones Family has ten acres of south facing vineyards that lie 600 to 800 feet off the valley floor, resting above the fog line, an ideal altitude for growing Cabernet in the Napa Valley area.

@Paul T- Huntington Beach FYI. — 6 years ago

Tati Perrin

10

An experience. Amazing. — 9 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

Previous notes of pastille/confectionery a year ago replaced by sappy sweet notes on nose and palate. Have always liked Yarra Valley Pinots since the great Bailey Carrodus Pinots from the 80s at Yarra Yering. — 9 years ago

Kathryn Sabol

9.4

Looks like a Pinot noir, smells like a Cabernet Sauvignon, tastes like a Malbec. Chocolate, tobacco, blueberry, black currant. — 10 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.5

Nothing to add to my extensive notes from January 2021. To reiterate this was the last vintage for the founder, Dr Bailey Carrodus before his passing. Just an excellent aged Yarra Valley Cabernet. — 4 years ago

Chris On

9.2

Good Pinot, light. — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.0

This was the last vintage for the founder of Yarra Yering, Dr Bailey Carrodus before he passed. Classic Cabernet aromas - a slight greenish asparagus note which diminished with time. Medium weight palate with fine Tannins. YY is traditionally one of the best producers in the Yarra Valley and this is the 2nd ranked Cabernet cuvée. Herbaceous With time the nose and palate has developed a plummy sweetness. — 7 years ago

Matt Potts

9.2

A little fruit forward with balanced oaks, subtle tanins that hold at finish — 8 years ago

James Webb

9.2

Hobestly maybe the best red Temecula has ever produced. I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Bailey is the only Temecula winery worth visiting and a library tasting is a must. Big fruit and tannins well integrated. Dark red dominates with a cherry sweetness. — 9 years ago

Kazuhiro Kiyokawa

9.5

このマスカットベリーAは凄い！
うーん。みんなに飲ませたい。。 — 9 years ago

E L

9.5

Bailey is always great. Especially with coffee :) — 10 years ago

Jakub Kalinowski

9.2

On the leaner side with some black currant and gravelly, savoury notes. Fresh, airy, with a slight whiff of green pepper.
On the palate this is light but with presence, fine & dusty tannins and beautiful juicy acidity. I was expecting a bit more on the mid palate but this has poise, precision & complexity which more than makes up for it.
Haut-Bailey rarely disappoints and this just proves it! — 5 years ago

Kazuhiro Kiyokawa

9.3

ソムリエのお土産。
このベーリーAはとても良い！
らしさがとても出ている。いちごの華やかさがピカイチ。常に家に置いておきたい一品^ ^ — 7 years ago

Sardine House

9.2

Pale garnet robe. Incredible nose of honey, cream and strawberries. Strong taste honey, burnt sugar and candies strawberries with practically no tannin. Short finish. Amazing. — 8 years ago

Saori Taga

9.7

ほんとうに、おいしい。ミネラルウォーターのよう。 — 9 years ago

Rowan Gillespie

9.0

Strawberry jam. — 9 years ago

William Douglas

9.5

3/6.5/9.5 = 19 out of 100 = 95
Impressive - aging very well
Strong flavours - good linger — 9 years ago

Rorie Jones

9.2

Nice nose and big , well balanced. Not too peppery. — 10 years ago

Ingrid Elias

8.9

Slightly tannic and fruit forward — 10 years ago