Unpinot-esque. Super rich on the nose with winter warming spices, cinnamon and dates. blueberries with a richness on the palate, quite rich with a heap of vanilla and oaky tannins on the finish. A unique style in its own right, not necessarily something I would hold up as a shining example but certainly a well done bit of Marlborough. — 6 years ago
In a restaurant last night and saw this on the wine list. In 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Aromas of red/black fruits with citrus notes and gentle spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors, vanilla spice with currant tones. Fine soft tannins, great balance on lingering finish ending with oak and cacao. Great value, good now and will cellar well. Opened up nicely in about 45 minutes. — 7 years ago
Freakin' delicious — 8 years ago
Great mild non fruit forwArd Pinot! — 8 years ago
Straight-up head-turning red fruit and baking spice, silky smooth w a finish that gives pause. A real treat. @Bill Bender — 8 years ago
In 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Aged for 19 months on 37% new French oak. Aromas of red/black fruits with citrus, spice and mint. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors, currant, cacao and vanilla. Fine tannins, still tight, great balance on long finish ending with oak and earthy character. Great value, will cellar well. — 5 years ago
Last ‘15, aged well! In the autumn of 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. From higher elevation vineyards, golden straw with stone fruit aromas & floral tones. On the palate apple and pear flavors, buttery with layered spice, goid acidity balance supporting the French oak aging. Medium finish ending with citrus mineral chatacteristics. Very nice, drinking well now. — 6 years ago
Provencal style. Summertime Rose. — 7 years ago
Intense, structured, good tasting wine — 7 years ago
Beautiful expression of Sauvignon Blanc in a grapefruit flavored style. Good fruit, lovely tropical nose. A top-quality wine. — 8 years ago
Very nice. — 8 years ago
Pears and apples. Nice. 16/5-2020 — 5 years ago
Crisp with citrus notes. Quaffable. — 5 years ago
Great color with good stuffing and VG length. Oh my — 6 years ago
Agree with the other comments, a really beautiful Rose reminiscent of a great Provance. — 8 years ago
So much for the myth that Beaujolais doesn't hold up over time. This 2009 is vibrant with deep red fruit, soft tannins and we'l-balanced acidity. Forest floor and wild raspberry are in the mix. Long on the palate, a beautiful wine with another few years ahead though irresistible now — 8 years ago
So damn smooth and deliciously good 😊 — 8 years ago
Daniel Bloom
Ya...Ya..Ya... With a bowl of picholines!
Consistently one of the finest Finos.
— 5 years ago