J. A. Balistreri Vineyards

J. Rochioli

Little Hill Pinot Noir 2000

Blind tasting of nine Rochioli single vineyard Pinots, three each from 2000, 2004 and 2006. Wow what a powerhouse. Others found it off but my bottle was fab. — 3 years ago

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Hermann J. Wiemer

Estate Grown Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2018

Casey Curbow
9.1

I’m failing to find a better domestic Riesling QPR-wise. — 4 years ago

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Hermann J. Wiemer

Reserve Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2017

A very easy drinking Riesling with nice acidity, modest fragrance and flavor and delightfully dry. Need to try more wines from NY state. — 5 years ago

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J. Lohr

Seven Oaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Very enjoyable! A little more expensive than my usual, but not too pricey. Great quality — 6 years ago

J Vineyards & Winery

California Pinot Gris

For a Pinot Gris I actually like it, more clean and crisp at the end. — 7 years ago

Lail Vineyards

J. Daniel Cuvée Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

David T
9.4

Nose of slightly syrupy and jammy blue fruits of; olallieberries, blueberries, huckleberries, black raspberries, blackberries, spiced plums, dark cherries, dark cherry cola, expresso roast, dried dark flowers, spice, cinnamon & anise, dry stems and leather. On the palate, full bodied, round, juicy with fine powdery tannins and darkly elegant. Fruits, of; blueberries, olallieberries, black raspberries, blackberries, plums, dark cherries, cinnamon, nutmeg. mocha powder, light vanillin, anise, espresso roast, black tea, soft leather, finely dry crushed rock powder, graphite, underbrush, poached strawberries hit the long palate set, dark rich earth, dry red flowers, liquid violets and notes of tarriness. The finish is nice resolved dark tannins, great balance of fruit & earth, solid structure, nice tension, rich, full elegance and perfect acidity that rains over the palate. Lail owns and uses fruit from two estate vineyards; the Totem Vineyard in Yountville; which is part of the original Inglenook vineyard estate. This vineyard is named after a Totem pole that was the founder of Inglenook Winery, Gustav Niebaum. Their Mole Hill vineyard is located high on the slopes of Howell Mountain at about 1600 feet. Still has 8-10 years of good life ahead of it. Photos of the Lail Vineyards and small estate building without a tasting room. — 7 years ago

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David T

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@philip Angino Lail does not have a true tasting room at the estate but they do show their wines Maisonry in Yountville.
P A

P A

@David T thanks for getting back. My wife and I are planning a US wine tour in August and looking for lesser known vineyards that produce great wines Thanks
Janet Ross

Janet Ross

Love Lail wines!

J. Lassalle

Brut Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2005

It was a wonderful bottle. We had it on a tasting and it was a great deal for the price. Golden apple and pear notes with a hint of Quince and a light biscuit nose. Gorgeous and lovely. — 8 years ago

Domaine J. A. Ferret

Tournant de Pouilly Cuvée Spéciale Hors Classe Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2013

I don't normally drink whites but this is pretty damn good. — 9 years ago

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Domaine J. A. Ferret

Tête de Cru Les Perrières Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2008

Morgan Harris
9.7

This wine was a total heartbreaker. We won't ever see wines like this from here again. Pure. Delicious. — 10 years ago

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J Vineyards & Winery

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2016

Bramble berries, Oolong tea, lavender, fennel on the finish. Chewy tannins- interesting for a Pinot. Almost more zin or Petite sirah like. Enjoyed — 3 years ago

J. Brix

Cobolorum Petillant Naturel Riesling

Impressive! So satisfying on a@hit summer evening. Pear, lemon, peach, just off dry, and the perfect bubbles. — 4 years ago

Schramsberg Vineyards

J. Schram Brut Rosé 2007

Initially a bit closed this opened up beautifully over the course of 2 hours. — 5 years ago

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Domaine J. A. Ferret

Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2015

Truly my kind of white. Oily, dry and with a character of its own. Equally suitable w/ & w/o food: Try it w/ monkfish! 2 years celebration, 15/3-2018 — 6 years ago

W. & J. Graham's

Six Grapes Reserve Porto Blend

First Port in a loooong time. Delicious. Enjoyed with chocolate cream cake. Young ruby was easy to drink. Fruity prune, cherry, and raisin. — 7 years ago

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West Block Pinot Noir 2008

Rochioli West Block might be my favorite. 2008 is also drinking very well right now. Bittersweet that this is our last meal at Scopa. It's been a delicious run. 😢😋 — 7 years ago

W. & J. Graham's

Late Bottled Vintage Port Blend 2011

Raisins and dark fruit with a currant finish. Sweet but not stewy. Young and easy to drink without being boozy. Good quality. $16 — 8 years ago

J. Lohr

Tower Road Paso Robles Petite Sirah 2010

Pulled from the wine fridge and enjoyed this with fresh Salmon.
Very berry on the palate but not jammy.
Well rounded smoooth finish with barely a hint of tannin. Wonderful!
— 8 years ago

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J. Lohr

Falcon's Perch Monterey County Pinot Noir 2013

Wonderful w/braised lamb shank or lomo saltado sous-vide... Converted a beer drinker into a red wine aficionado! — 9 years ago

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Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2013

Diedra had this 9 years ago

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Tony Bubbles

Tony Bubbles

This got my attention as I've never tried any of the still wines
J Vineyards & Winery

J Vineyards & Winery

Glad you enjoyed it Meg!
Doug Cook

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Yes, but 14.3%? Did you find it refreshing and/or food-friendly?

Domaine J. A. Ferret

Tête de Cru Le Clos Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2009

Freddy Foot
9.3

Tastes so rocky! — 11 years ago

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Domaine J. A. Ferret

Les Ménétrierès Cuvée Hors-Classe Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay 2013

Needs to warm up a bit before drinking. Needs air too. Otherwise the oak is too prominent. Lovely fruit flavors tending towards the tropical. Tasty Pouilly-Fuisse! Enjoyed over 2 nights. 13% abv. — 4 years ago

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Evesham Wood

Cuvée J Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir 2008

A beautiful nose of soft red fruits, some spice, soulful plummy stuff. Very burgundinian but the plushness of US Pinot. On the palate this has great poise. Light but intense this has lovely fresh fruit and some gnarly wild herbs with underlying acidity and good length. Apparently the ‘j’ refers to Jayer cuttings being the source of the Pinot. If so, that would go some way toward explaining why this is so aromatic and balanced. Excellent — 5 years ago

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Schramsberg Vineyards

J. Schram Champagne Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2000

Celebrating the twins homecoming with a marvelous sparkling wine from Schramesberg! — 6 years ago

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Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

Old bubbles. Nice grandfather!

J. Christopher

Willamette Valley Unfiltered Pinot Noir 2013

Finally it's come into play! Sanguine with wild strawberries dancing. Discreet fruit but delicious. This is a winemaker to keep watch on and 'throw down' for the cellar. — 7 years ago

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Mark Gaydos

Mark Gaydos

Sorry I missed the dancing strawberries. 🍓

J. Lohr

Los Osos Paso Robles Merlot 2014

Ruby color with aromas of raspberry and strawberry. Medium acidity and low tannin. Dry. Medium finish of tart raspberry. Good starter or served with something like salmon or greens. Wouldn't play to well with a more meaty entre. Price is right under $20 but we could probably do better. — 7 years ago

J. A. Balistreri Vineyards

Colorado Petite Sirah

Still shows deep fruit. Blueberry and such. Medium tannins, juicy finish. Lovely — 7 years ago

J. Lassalle

Cachet Or Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend

Apple, pear and yeasty flavors. Crisp and refreshing with a long finish — 8 years ago

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J Vineyards & Winery

Cuvée 20 Brut Sparkling White Blend

A good prosecco. Nice and bubbly and easy to find. — 8 years ago

J. Lohr

Riverstone Arroyo Seco Chardonnay 2013

Light and refreshing. Fruity flavors with slight vanilla undertones. Very crisp, but has a slight bite in the aftertaste. Would be great with mussels, crab, or a sharp cheese platter. — 9 years ago

J. A. Balistreri Vineyards

Colorado Syrah 2011

This is the best wine my grandfathers made. Even got a picture of him drinking it. This Syrah is huge in body and spicy like no other. Intense black peppercorn on the nose, lush creamy berry up front. Finishes again peppercorn spice. This is as good as it gets. — 10 years ago