John William Vineyards

Domaine William Fèvre

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2010

This magnum showed more advanced than expected, based on the previous one.
Nevertheless, this was rounded, rich, mineral and a only touch nutty.
— 5 months ago

Peter, Jan and 4 others liked this

Domaine William Fèvre

Les Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2010

Super clean and light with steeliness and light lime color. Much fresher than the 09. Zippy with rock pools, green apple. Almost Riesling like in its precision. Light on its feet despite its depth. — 8 months ago

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Jay, Jan and 5 others liked this

Domaine William Fèvre

Champs Royaux Chablis Chardonnay 2007

JKT
9.1

This one, on the other hand, did smack me in the face with a surprising streak of lean almost metallic minerals cutting through. — 10 months ago

William Hill Estate Winery

North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

E D
9.0

Nice version of this variety. Rich grape. Quite dry and acidic on the tongue. — 5 years ago

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

Deutz

Cuvée William Deutz Millésimé Brut Champagne 2003

Best I have had except for the 1996. At a perfect place. Will not get any better with age. — 8 years ago

Hugh, Craig and 1 other liked this

Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Black cherry & blackberry with dark fruit, soft tannins and dark cherries in the palate. Paired well with a smoked cheese and spicy ham. — 6 months 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. — 8 months ago

Aravind, Shay and 19 others liked this
Somm David T

Somm David T Influencer Badge

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

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

Ted, Robin and 1 other liked this

Jarvis Winery

Estate Grown Cave Fermented Lake William Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

2016 lite and somewhat dry. Beautiful deep purple color. — 4 years ago

William Hill Estate Winery

North Coast Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Wonderful pear apple nose, pungent. Wow. Nice nice blanc. Grapes, sour edged, refreshing white. — 7 years ago

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.
— 8 months ago

Joseph, Tom and 19 others liked this

William Downie

Gippsland Pinot Noir 2018

Top pinot
Lots of depth, personality and length of flavor
Crisp like a white and almost as complex as a Burgundian pinot
I am very pleased here
— 7 years ago

David, Roni and 10 others liked this

Buffalo Trace Distillery

William Larue Weller Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Yes!! BTAC at its best. What a great pre-dinner treat! Carmel on the nose. Sherry sweet cherries and butterscotch — 8 years ago

James, Joe and 2 others liked this