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9.5

Deep magenta. A complex, intensely perfumed bouquet evokes black raspberry, kirsch and lavender, along with vibrant mineral and exotic spice flourishes. Incisive red and dark berry, bitter cherry and succulent herb flavors show fine detail and spicy cut. Chewy, slowly building tannins add shape and grip to a strikingly long, nervy finish that echoes the cherry and floral notes. All whole clusters. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, January 2023) — 4 years ago

Shay A

9.3

Jarvis has always been such a unique producer with its incredible underground facility and fascinating lineup of wines. Their Finch Hollow Chardonnays (this one and the Unfiltered version) are outrageously expensive, but they sure know how to deliver on flavor profile.

My notes here are actually quite similar to the 2015 I opened last year, but everything is a touch more restrained. Normally quite rich with expensive oak usage, this seems nicely balanced…it’s almost fresh in profile. Sweet lemon cream alongside marzipan and sea breeze aromatically. From a phenolic standpoint, it’s close to some of the Aubert offerings with its powerful texture. Finishes with a surprising amount of honeysuckle, caramel dipped apple, and honeycrisp. This seems to be built for a bit longer aging compared to the 2015. I’ll be curious to see how the 2018 is. — 5 years ago

Raj Ajrawat

9.2

Perfectly balance of tannins. Great acidity. Not too jammy either. Lovely — 6 years ago

Chelsea Olivia

9.2

Love this wine. Lots of cassis and even notes of chocolate. Smooth, easy to drink. — 6 years ago

Benjamin Keator

9.4

The benchmark from which I Judge all Cali Cab Francs. Such a great wine. Just enough fruit, just a tad of spice — 8 years ago

with Ryan

Lewis Chester

9.5

1982 vintage. In magnum. Medium lemon hue with delicate bubbles. Roasted aromas, ripe citrus fruits, almond, smoke. Hints of roasted coffee beans Complex. On the palate, high acidity, medium body, medium alcohol and medium plus concentration. Very long and elegant whilst being surprisingly fresh and moreish. Hard to fault. Drink now until 2026+. — 10 years ago

Bob Lenz

9.3

Another very nice Cali cab. — 11 years ago

Jeff Sidwell

Owner Bon! Gourmet

9.3

Such a tight young intense wine. If you can wait five years you will be rewarded — 11 years ago

Nick Demos

9.0

Singing a Savory Song! — 11 years ago

George

9.2

Val de loire.
Really liked this 100% cab franc — 4 years ago

R H

9.3

Really delicious for just sipping, with cheese, and with pizza — 4 years ago

Austin Blackwell

9.4

So smooth. — 5 years ago

with Angelina

Lisa Holms

9.0

Not quite as yeasty as a rose champagne but quite lovely to celebrate an anniversary — 6 years ago

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Drink MeUp

9.0

Balanced, nice everyday wine — 6 years ago

Michael Phillips

9.5

Great Gigondas not quite ready but yum with confit de canard — 7 years ago

Bob Yoon

9.3

Wheel. Fucking. House!!! Textbook example of how great Grenache can be in French hands. — 9 years ago

Thijs Hendriks

9.7

97+ solid as rocks! — 11 years ago

Neil Cornish

8.9

Dark and brooding. Has an intriguing blood like tang. Lifted Grenache nose. Went very well with the lamb skewers. — 11 years ago

Esra Oktar

9.8

Luscious!!!! — 11 years ago

Fabien Lainé

Blogger VinDeling.com

9.2

Need time to open up and reveal itself advice to carafe before serving — 12 years ago

Michael Phillips

9.6

Big rich wonderful wine that tastes like a very good Chateauneuf — 4 years ago

Jeff Singer

8.9

Great value — 4 years ago

Mark Harrison

8.9

2016 lite and somewhat dry. Beautiful deep purple color. — 5 years ago

Krystal Vento

9.2

7th anniversary wine!🍷 — 5 years ago

with Ryan

Caroline Veihl

9.0

French wine, dry, fruity — 7 years ago

Andrew Schirmer

9.4

Stunning nose, evocative of violets, lavender, garrigue. Velvety mouthfeel, power, finesse. Dark fruit, tar, wood, brooding. Drink for another 5-7 years. Fabulous. — 7 years ago

with Alsu

Morgan Reese

9.4

@Rebecca Reese — 9 years ago

Lee Garner

9.4

We really liked it. Smooth, some complexity. Super drinkable — 11 years ago

Daron Watson

9.2

kirsch comin through, dried herbs n some pepper — 11 years ago

Michael Madrigale

Sommelier/Wine Director Bar Boulud, Epicerie Boulud, Boulud Sud

9.0

Perfectly stored for over 30 years. Interesting — 11 years ago