The Jury

La Pousse d'Or

Clos des 60 Ouvrées Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2016

Out of Magnum. Wanted to see what was aging better, 2016 Burgundy or my son that just turned 2. Jury still out! This was however, very good. For a young burg from a producer than requires age, it had a delicate side that expressed itself well with amazing density and structure. A real good start to a long life ahead. Glad I have more mags. — 7 years ago

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Judge & Jury

Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Jeff Fontanella makes this to show a particular barrel manufacturer. Fun. — 8 years ago

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Cape Mentelle

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Solid Cab no matter the occasion. Worth the asking price though? The jury is still out on that one. — 8 years ago

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Fattoria Moretto

Monovitigno Lambrusco Grasparossa di Castelvetro

On a quest to find the perfect wine to pair with Pho, I picked up this lively Lambrusco from Kermit Lynch...two years ago. I found it while moving around bottles, happily, though the jury is still out as to the pairing. My beef bone broth is still reducing as I type this. As to the wine, it's ruby-hued, slightly cloudy and appropriately spritzy. Plums and figs conjoin earth and decaying rose petal. There's plenty of tannic bite, with firm structure and a pleasant herbaceous leesy, if brief, finish. — 8 years ago

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Judge Palmer

Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Delicious. 2011 bad year ,? Not from this jury of my peers. ! Red bell pepper, black cherry, and dried herbs with a touch of jalapeno. Tannins linger with a nice dark deep red color. Nose of dark fruits. Here's to you Palmer@Palmer Emmitt — 9 years ago

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Greg Ballington

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@Martin G Rivard thats awesome!!! I bet that will be a crazy good day!
Mike R

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@Martin G Rivard sorry about late response but excited whenever you say line up and sampling platter and also love the the 9L idea as it is off the hook a great thought
Ron R

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Just tasted this and completely align with your comment and views @jody scharf! Happy holidays my good friend.

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Reserva Especial Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend

erto l
9.7

thinking this was the 2014 reserve release.... it's unico and me likey unico. jury still out for me on whether or not the blending to achieve the house style is the way to go. had some lesser vintages that reservations beat but also some killer single vintages that smoke the reserva. all about the dirt and those great vintages are the ones that have it. — 10 years ago

Brutal Wine

Le Coste Aleatico

brutal ? jury is out.
delicious ? for. sure.
— 7 years ago

Julien Sunier

Morgon Gamay 2016

If there was one redeeming thing that took place today (i.e. The day I got selected as a juror) it was that my Burgundy stems arrived. Cheers to immediately putting them to good use and to the commencement of 42 hours of Jury Duty 😵 — 7 years ago

Krystal Vento
with Krystal
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Ryan Vento

Ryan Vento

@Sharon B I’ll do my best 😃
Jonathan Wall

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Too bad you can't bring that with you
Ryan Vento

Ryan Vento

@Jonathan Wall That’d be a game changer.

Domaine Roulot

Les Meix Chavaux Meursault Chardonnay 2004

Light straw gold color. Nice weight in the glass. Citrus nose with notes of honeydew, spice and some gravel stone. Surprisingly fat and rich in the mouth. Ok finish. Lacking the strong acidity spine I was expecting. Not sure what to make of this.... will it get better with more age, is it in an awkward phase, will it improve with more air... the jury is out. — 8 years ago

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Alan Weinberg

Alan Weinberg

doesn’t sound like typical Roulot, does it?

Bevan Cellars

Rita's Crown Vineyard Block 18 Pinot Noir 2015

Wow @Paul T this one is full bodied. Dark candied cherries, and an overload of tar, pencil lead and black fruit. The label says Pinot but the jury is out on that. — 9 years ago

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Ellen Clifford

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@Eric S block 18 was great albeit I don't know how different from the rest of the Rita's. I'd love to do a side by side
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

I still haven't opened the 15 Reg Ritas to see the difference, soon though
Ellen Clifford

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@Paul T yeah check it out! I definitely think there was an orange blossom thing in block 18 that the regular didn't have but both were unusual pinots!

Juniper Estate

Juniper Crossing Margaret River Shiraz 2013

Fair to say the jury is still out on whether Shiraz works in the northern part of Margaret River but this is very good. Plummy with a hint of butterscotch (oak) and touch of black pepper. Medium bodied - fleshy with softening tannins. Short term cellaring. Very satisfying. — 9 years ago

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Foxglove

Central Coast Chardonnay 2012

Very nice but have recently returned to white. So the jury is still out. — 10 years ago

Levantine Hill

Colleen's Paddock Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Colleen’s Block Pinot Noir.
$200 Pinot? The jury is out.
— 7 years ago

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Domaine Bruno Clavelier

Vieilles Vignes Les Beaux Monts Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2010

Pretty fancy and jury is out. Initial nose like burnt rubber, but after an hour mellowed into deliciousness. Guests have now left and have half a bottle left + good cheese - result!!!

Finished it - bloody lovely
— 7 years ago

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Mas Doix

Les Crestes Priorat Grenache Blend 2015

Cathy Corison
9.3

Delicious break from jury duty. Delicious. — 8 years ago

Vincent Dauvissat

Les Preuses Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2001

Wound up but showing tropical fruits in the nose. Advanced color, but has some nice material. Gun metal nose after several hours. Jury is still out. — 8 years ago

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Kilikanoon

The Duke Clare Valley Grenache 2012

The Big Boys Grenache!!
Deep and dark.
$80 though? Jury is out.
— 9 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

1858 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

The jury is out as of now for this wine. My current tasting of this private label, Caymus produced Cab, shows aromas of ripe dark fruit and herb notes. On the palate, cherry, blackberry and sweet currant flavors with hints of cacao and earthy bramble tones. Fully developed tannins on the smooth finish. Caymus wines are noted for being approachable while young, but will 1858 stand up with some time? May be a little pricy at $50. I will check back with 1858 in a few years. Tasting Sample. — 9 years ago

Chard Farm

Judge & Jury Central Otago Chardonnay 2012

Doesn't get better than this. Not like any Chardonnay you've ever had. — 10 years ago