John Christopher Cellars

Rustenberg

John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

8/2025. Very nice cab Merlot blend. Nice flavor and finish. Nice on the palate. — 9 months ago

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J. Christopher

Basalte Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir Unfiltered 2018

Ted
9.3

Reminds me more of a Burgundy than a US Pinot Noir. Lovely wine. Black tea, cherry, strawberry. — 3 years ago

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Dragonette Cellars

John Sebastiano Vineyard Grenache 2018

Not sure about it. Mouth feel is good earthy sanguine flavors that I am still processing. — 5 years ago

St. Christopher

Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese Riesling 2013

A wonderful Riesling... not over the top sweet /fruity. Perfect with brats tonight. July 2020. — 6 years ago

John Bookwalter Winery

Protagonist 2013

Delightful — 7 years ago

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J. Christopher

Sandra Adele Pinot Noir 2015

Cherry, raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, spice and oak. Good structure and well-integrated tannins. — 8 years ago

John Duval Wines

Entity Barossa Valley Shiraz 2017

A perfect balance between oak and fruit (blackberry) from this Barossa Shiraz. Great winemaking from John Duval who has quite the CV. John was Chief Winemaker at Penfolds from 1986 until 2002 being only the 3rd custodian of Penfolds Grange after Max Schubert (creator of Grange) and Don Ditter. In 2020 this wine received Shiraz of the Year and 99 points from the James Halliday Wine Companion. The product of old vines in the Barossa. Luscious but in balance and overall - delicious. — 7 months ago

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John is a very nice guy and an excellent Winemaker. Tasted with him at Taste of Barossa in 2018.

J. Christopher

Lumière Unfiltered Pinot Noir 2014

DCH
9.1

A very enjoyable off the shelf back vintage here. Nothing terribly complex, but balance point has held up wonderfully after a decade in the bottle. — 2 years ago

Christopher Tynan Wines

Judge Family Vineyard Bennett Valley Syrah 2016

It’s getting into the zone now.
Jeb 98, not sure any Myriad Syrah received that high of rating, but it is Jeb🤷🏼‍♂️

According to Jeb, Along with the 2013, the 2016 Syrah Judge Family Vineyard is up with the greats, and I’d put this up against any Syrah in California or France. Offering incredible purity of fruit as well as notes of blueberries, blackberries, crushed flowers, gamey meats, and pepper, it’s more forward and opulent than the 2015 yet has fabulous depth and concentration, ripe tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. Hats off to Tynan for another insanely good Syrah that can be drunk today or cellared for 20 years or more.
— 5 years ago

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Sounds epic

John Bookwalter Winery

Protagonist Red Blend 2015

Inky black in the glass with loads of cherry, dark berries and toast. I like the weight of this blend. Very jammy with a nice minerality. I'd definitely recommend and try this again. . — 7 years ago

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Herman Story

John Sebastiano Vineyard Syrah 2013

A powerhouse - always delivers. Open/decant well in advance. — 7 years ago

Shay, P and 15 others liked this
Scott Soren

Scott Soren

Love their syrahs

Gramercy Cellars

John Lewis Walla Walla Valley Syrah 2008

Shay A
9.3

93-94 range

Hard to believe this is a 17yr old WA state Syrah. 100% varietal, all from Les Collines vineyard. 13.9ABV

Sporting a deep purple color even at 17yrs, this feels like it is just now entering prime time. Big aromatics of peppered smoked meats, whole cluster/green herbs, red and blackberry fruits. Floral and balanced with fruit but spices/herbs in the background. Where Cayuse (and all Christophe Baron/Rocks district) wines trend to the savory/sanguine profile (which I enjoy), this balances the dark fruit, smoky/charcoal, savory/spice driven side of Syrah in its typical rustic/feral profile. Nice bridge between cool climate New World Syrah and ripe vintage Cornas. Finish is more vibrant and less requiring of food as the CB wines do.

Followed over three days and shockingly held up. If you have a bottle, open and enjoy but no immediate rush.
— 7 months ago

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Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 2020

Comida con mathias y clement colin john kapon y antenor camargo — a year ago

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J. Christopher

Nuages Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2022

Tobacco and falls leaves mingle with a sultry palate of black cherries and lavender. — 5 years ago

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John Anthony Vineyards

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Extraordinary. Inky, deep purple color. Intoxicating bouquet. Plums, blackberries, dark cherries, chocolate, and a hint of tobacco. Full mouth feel. Elegant. Complex. A finish with a hint of sweetness. Decant for at least 60 minutes - it’s worth the wait. — 7 years ago

Edmunds St. John

Fenaughty Vineyard Syrah 2014

Delicious!! Bright cherries and briney olive notes. — 7 years ago

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