Cesar Cardalda

9.2

Great 2015 Malbec old vines pie franco — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

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

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Vincent Girardin continues the winemaking tradition of his father and grandfather before him. Aromas of crisp stone fruits with citrus notes, complex. On the palate apple and citrus flavors, lively with honey and spice. Well balanced, lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice! Put this in the cellar for a few years. — 6 years ago

Dylan Stewart

9.6

Light and juicy. Balaton notes w some funk. Green pepper on the finish. Block island porch pounder. Medium bodied. — 7 years ago

Tierney H

8.9

Inky colour, has a bit more bite than a typical bonarda, very fruity — 7 years ago

James Wells

9.3

A standard favorite in our home and one my father and I were able to enjoy together...a real treat! — 8 years ago

Jay McNair

8.9

Delicious in the cold barn by the vineyard tasting room, rain falling outside, they brought us hearth rugs. Tasted like the Iraqw once-upon-a-time: "I remember something that our father told me..." — 8 years ago

Kyle Groombridge

9.3

Randy Dunn does Washington. And he does it well. What I love about this is that it's the exact opposite of a Napa fruit bomb, it has aromas of Cedar, vanilla, chocolate covered strawberries, and some leather tones as it opens up in the glass. Palate is super smooth despite being young, with some herbs de Provence, leather, and sweet market cherries. Medium bodied and a perfect companion for a My Father Le Bijou 1922. — 9 years ago

Chelsea Graham

10

This is the first wine I really enjoyed. Its fairly sweet but Im in live with flavor. — 10 years ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.2

My father has had this bottle open in CT since shortly after he got back from Italy 20 or so years ago. Now it's really smooth, mellow and subtly complex. He doesn't care for this type of brandy. Wife and I will take care of that issue over the coming week. — 12 years ago

Cesar Cardalda

9.2

Great Malbec, old vines pie franco — 6 years ago

Michael B

9.2

This remains to be one of my favourite Malbec producers from Mendoza. The colour is Magneta, almost black. The wine is composed of lush, perfectly ripe plums, cherries, cassis, black currant and blueberries. There are hints of dark chocolate. Velvety tannins elegantly dance around the cheeks until gracefully fleeting away to the back of the palate. — 6 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.0

Super smooth, surprised the abv is 14.8% — 6 years ago

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9.4

Deep red with ruby highlights, but Guillaume d'Angerville noted that this premier cru is typically softly extracted and light in color. Compelling, vibrant aromas of blueberry pastille, violet, licorice and spicecake. Incredibly primary and sweet, with its density leavened by harmonious acidity. Pliant dark berry flavors are complicated by hints of flowers and spices. This very pure wine has to be one of the most youthful 1999s I tasted this winter. Finishes with utterly suave tannins and outstanding length. This infant is just beginning to open and should enjoy a long plateau of maturity. D'Angerville described 1999 as "a magical vintage," noting that the yield here was at least 40 hectoliters per hectare. His father Jacques actually held back 4,000 bottles of wine in '99 but Guillaume has released most of these bottles by now to loyal clients of the domain. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, March 2018) — 7 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.1

On the nose, green apple, pineapple, lemon, lime, just underripe green melon, peach, notes of honey, hints of flint and yellow florals. The body is full, creamy & a touch oily. I'm guessing some extra time on less with some stirring. Green & golden apple, lime, lemon, pineapple, green melon & peach. Honey heathered, fine chalkiness and powdery fine minerals, beautiful round acidity with a long, thick, beautiful, elegant, polished finish. The more it warms up in the glass, the better it gets. Oliver their Winemaker, made Meo Camuzet before coming back to take reins at Hubert Lamy. This terroir is one of the most underrated in Burgundy and remains one of Burgundies best values. Photos of; the Domaine, the En Remilly and the father and son team of Hubert & Oliver. This may be $82 on Delectable but it's just a shade above $50 on pre-arrival. — 8 years ago

Stephan Schindler

9.8

Thank you father in law! — 9 years ago

Shawn R

9.3

Dark, deep purple in the glass. Fragrant and powerful on the nose. Scents and flavors are very complex. Cigar, blackberry and hint of Brazil Du Banana. Nice wine! — 9 years ago

Eric Hwang

9.4

Brown sugar, figs and golden raisins. Rich caramel and toffee flavors. — 9 years ago

Sean Crosbie

9.5

Rediscovered in the pantry.... Left behind by my father, who always enjoys a good bourbon. — 11 years ago

Rebecca Cardone

10

Like merlot/cab/Syrah mix — 12 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Happy Father’s Day! Wonderful pull by my father in law.

I’m a big fan of this winery as you don’t see them around very much. Such high quality with impeccable wine making. Slow ox for 1-2hrs. 95 merlot/5 CabFranc. Espresso and dark cocoa dusted black cherry, ripe blackberry and currant aromatics...intoxicating. So soft, yet ripe fruit, on the palate. Cherry swisher sweets, baked mixed berry figs, and still tart red and black fruit. Can’t believe how tart and ripe the fruit is even at 13yrs. Outstanding. — 6 years ago

James Forsyth

9.4

My father in law is a big Syrah fan, so I served this gem from Paul Lato. Hugely expressive, the 2013 Cinematique is juicy, slightly velvety, succulent and a hit with my wife’s dad, which is what counts! — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

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

Hugo Rolland

9.0

Following his father steps!
Really good Morgon, incredible aromas, balance & elegance! — 8 years ago

R. Addison Wehrfritz

10

Living large, just like Dennis...Husband, father, friend, pilot, cowboy, sailor, and businessman. A man's man, a great dancer, and inspiration all around. RIP Dennis Kirwan. See you on the other side — 8 years ago

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Mark Turner

9.3

Nice little birthday surprise from my father in law Red Sheese. Earthy, a bit of spice, licorice and dark fruit. Drinking beautifully for a wine as old as me. — 9 years ago

Dave Smigielski

9.1

Wonderful artisan producer Pinot. — 9 years ago

Lissette Lamarche

9.0

Flowers and lemonade! Perfect for a hot summer brunch, dinner, or on its own. — 9 years ago

Nicole Hakli

Sommelier The NoMad Restaurant

9.9

Maxime Graillot wine! Full destemmed: much cleaner style to father Allain. — 11 years ago

Naohiko Oikawa

9.4

Keiko's father like this. — 13 years ago