Justin Dutraive

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Carolon Fleurie Gamay 2017

Herby tasty very different from a lot of Beaujolais I’ve had. Nice body. — 5 years ago

Justin Girardin

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2017

Cherry & baking spice. A little short on the finish, but a great deal at $20. Was absolutely singing with miso-glazed pork chops. — 6 years ago

Daniel and Keith liked this

Famille Dutraive

Cap Ô Sud Carignane 2016

Juicy dark fruits, earth, med acidity, really lovely and a great QPR 👌 — 7 years ago

Tom, Shawn and 10 others liked this

Famille Dutraive

Lieu dit les Perelles Chénas Gamay 2016

Strawberry and green peppercorn, quaffable and fun Beaujolais Cru — 7 years ago

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Brouilly Gamay 2016

Very nice, especially from a price to quality perspective. Lighter red in the glass, but at a cool cellar temp this is already quite expressive. Mouth filling, peppery, long finish, great acid, just a bit of tannins on the finish. Excellent with a nice country pate at Bar Boulud. — 8 years ago

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Cuvée Vielles Vignes Brouilly Gamay 2009

2009. Some rich cherry liqueur from the vintage, some interesting cut grass notes in the palate along with big time fruit. Nose gives up a lot of leather--goes in different directions like Bordeaux or aged Portuguese reds with Touriga Nacional. Quite nice! — 9 years ago

Zachary Sussman
with Zachary
Ira, Anthony and 2 others liked this

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Merlot 2013

Isosceles barrel sample deconstruction tasting — 10 years ago

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Justin Vineyards & Winery

Obtuse Dessert Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Loving this. A crisp cool spring night in New England is making this port fantastic. What a treat. Pop 2 Life! — 10 years ago

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Viognier 2013

Pineapple and passion fruit! — 11 years ago

Jason Neff
with Jason

Famille Dutraive

Lieu dit en Papolet Chénas Red Blend 2018

Delectable Wine
9.3

Shimmering magenta. Expressive red/blue fruit and licorice aromas show excellent clarity and pick up mineral and exotic spice flourishes as the wine opens up. Broad and fleshy on entry, offers concentrated boysenberry, bitter cherry and floral pastille flavors that tighten up and become sweeter with air. The blue floral note carries strongly through an impressively long, focused finish that's shaped by smooth, harmonious tannins. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, October 2019) — 6 years ago

Laura liked this

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Le Clos Fleurie Gamay 2014

Sappy, spicy, and complete. Crushed rocks and purple flowers jump from the glass. Blown away. — 7 years ago

Daniel P. and Chris liked this

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Fleurie Gamay 2016

About Beaujolais and Burgundy, The Wine Bible says “Even the spirit of each place is Singular. Beaujolais is fruit and joy; Burgundy is earth and solemnity.” #FunReadingTheWineBible. Floral, fruit and hints of spice on the nose. Fresh fruit taste; acidity a bit overpowering, but balances out with soft read fruits (strawberry?) — 8 years ago

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Central Coast Chardonnay 2014

Great chardonnay that was a gift. Full body with a dry but mellow finish. — 8 years ago

Saxum Vineyards

Heart Stone Vineyard Syrah Blend 2004

Justin mentioned he had nearly given up on some of the 04s a while back, but they are showing well again now. This one was elegant and singing from Magnum. — 9 years ago

David, romo and 13 others liked this

Saxum Vineyards

Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard Syrah Grenache 2005

Boogie dark in the glass. Dark berry fruit parade. Licorice, lead pencil, graphite, flinty, crushed rock. Maybe a touch of seared meats. Monster huge, concentrated, layered but perfectly balanced. This wine has a sweet tannin that just seduces me. Suggest a 2 hour decant. My last 05. Please send more @Justin Smith — 10 years ago

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Good to hear. I think I'm going to pour this at HdR.
Roman Sukley

Roman Sukley

for those who asked, "Boogie Dark"- Military Expression used in Afghanistan to quantify the complete darkness found at night there. A blackness that seems to swallow light. Used widely in Bagram AFB.
Roman Sukley

Roman Sukley

Seemed appropriate for this wine

Saxum Vineyards

Booker Vineyard Paso Robles Grenache Syrah 2007

The 2007 Booker needed about 45 minutes in decanter to really soar. Then BBQ meats and dark berry were present. I think decanting at home would have been best. After two hours it was very sexy. Nice work @Justin Smith — 10 years ago

Ashley Schmidt
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Justin Vineyards & Winery

Paso Robles Sauvignon Blanc

Nice, crisp and light. Perfect with balsamic grilled chicken and burrata and berry caprese salad. — 6 years ago

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Lieux-dits "La Grand'Cour - Les Déduits" Fleurie Gamay 2017

Slightly effervescent. Natural unfiltered taste. Light with slight strawberry. Very delicate. Chill a bit first. — 6 years ago

Severn and Ryan liked this

Famille Dutraive

Clos du Chapitre Saint-Amour Gamay 2017

That was bright, crisp, crunchy. Very impressive. In love with Saint Amour, my first. — 7 years ago

Ira, Mark and 1 other liked this

Justin Dutraive

Les Tours Beaujolais Villages Gamay 2016

Very juicy red fruit. Incredible bouquet. — 8 years ago

Monmousseau

Justin Monmousseau Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2015

Wonderful for the price. Enjoying it at Bistro Bobette, celebrating Julia. — 8 years ago

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Justin Girardin

Les Terrasses De Bievaux Chardonnay 2012

Delicious, full-bodied, a bit heavy on wood/vanilla notes. Lovely nose. — 9 years ago

Alsu Shakirova
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Justin Vineyards & Winery

Reserve Paso Robles Malbec 2012

2012 reserve. Just a hint of bite but delicious. Skirt steak and garlic mashed potatoes. Yummy — 9 years ago

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

La Part des Grives Fleurie Gamay 2014

Rajat Parr
9.7

Just the BEST!
A rare bottling. Produced from the second crop.
— 10 years ago

Bryan, Justin and 24 others liked this

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Reserve Paso Robles Tempranillo 2013

This wine and is top notch. Put it in the cellar for 10+ years. A bit chalky still. — 10 years ago

Claudia liked this

Saxum Vineyards

Broken Stones Red Rhone Blend 2006

Classic Rhone Ranger!!
Kudos to Justin, you Rock!!!!🍷@Tiberio Restaurant.
— 10 years ago

Paul, Eric and 8 others liked this
Jim Trobaugh

Jim Trobaugh

Great bottle of wine!
Richard Steinberg

Richard Steinberg

Should I drink mine now or wait?
Monica O

Monica O

Killer! Drink ⬆️👍