Jones Family Vineyard
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley, California, USA
I am re-coravining this 07. The 2007 vintage is generally compared to 97. I would say 07 is slightly better than 97.
I am honest, sometimes to a fault. This is absolutely the most underrated Cabernet producer in Napa Valley, bar none. A TRB made wine since 97.
The nose reveals ripe & lush; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries, just a whiff of boysenberries with strawberries & creamy raspberries on the edges of the glass. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, cinnamon, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, touch of butterscotch, understated herb blend, some grey clay, dry top soil, light graphite, very used leather, light fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets.
The palate is heavily magical. The tannins round, velvety & still meaty. Ruby & lush nicely evolved fruits that are; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries hints of boysenberries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate extract & hovering, creamy raspberries. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, tarriness, dark roasted expresso, anise to black licorice, cinnamon stick, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, dark spice w/ some palate heat, touch of toffee w/ nuts, understated fresh herb blend, lightly grilled meats, some grey clay/volcanics, dark, rich, sweet earth, dry top soil, nice graphite tones, very used leather, fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets, excellent round acidity with an incredibly; balanced, well knitted, structured, tensioned, elegant finish that glides from beautiful fruits to spice & gentle earth and last nearly two-minutes. Glorious & stunning the character & depth of this wine!
Jones Family wines only shine this bright with 15 years plus in bottle.
This one has another 3-5 yrs before it starts its slow decent.
I am re-coravining this 07. The 2007 vintage is generally compared to 97. I would say 07 is slightly better than 97.
I am honest, sometimes to a fault. This is absolutely the most underrated Cabernet producer in Napa Valley, bar none. A TRB made wine since 97.
The nose reveals ripe & lush; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries, just a whiff of boysenberries with strawberries & creamy raspberries on the edges of the glass. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, cinnamon, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, touch of butterscotch, understated herb blend, some grey clay, dry top soil, light graphite, very used leather, light fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets.
The palate is heavily magical. The tannins round, velvety & still meaty. Ruby & lush nicely evolved fruits that are; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries hints of boysenberries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate extract & hovering, creamy raspberries. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, tarriness, dark roasted expresso, anise to black licorice, cinnamon stick, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, dark spice w/ some palate heat, touch of toffee w/ nuts, understated fresh herb blend, lightly grilled meats, some grey clay/volcanics, dark, rich, sweet earth, dry top soil, nice graphite tones, very used leather, fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets, excellent round acidity with an incredibly; balanced, well knitted, structured, tensioned, elegant finish that glides from beautiful fruits to spice & gentle earth and last nearly two-minutes. Glorious & stunning the character & depth of this wine!
Jones Family wines only shine this bright with 15 years plus in bottle.
This one has another 3-5 yrs before it starts its slow decent.
Birthed the year we were married and one of the more stunning producers we learned to embraced.
Love you endlessly Sofia! ❤️
Just picked when we were married & likely still in tank.
I can’t tell you enough how much you need to find a well aged & stored bottle.
Birthed the year we were married and one of the more stunning producers we learned to embraced.
Love you endlessly Sofia! ❤️
Just picked when we were married & likely still in tank.
I can’t tell you enough how much you need to find a well aged & stored bottle.
1/2 bottles of these three for dinner in New Orleans. All were great.
1/2 bottles of these three for dinner in New Orleans. All were great.
Oct 4th, 2015
Drank this over 2 nights (corvavin’d 2 glasses night 1). Popped the cork night two. Wine came to life night 2 with a 1 hour decant.
Drank this over 2 nights (corvavin’d 2 glasses night 1). Popped the cork night two. Wine came to life night 2 with a 1 hour decant.
Mar 28th, 2022
Magnum,
Opened yesterday while marinating Waygu Flank for dinner tonight👍🏼
Mag is definitely a Day 2 wine
Magnum,
Opened yesterday while marinating Waygu Flank for dinner tonight👍🏼
Mag is definitely a Day 2 wine
👍🏼,
Last 07, I want more! But can’t find any anywhere 🤷🏼♂️. 07 must be a highly sought after vintage.
👍🏼,
Last 07, I want more! But can’t find any anywhere 🤷🏼♂️. 07 must be a highly sought after vintage.
My first Jones,
Picked a good vintage to start with, wow this is good!
Found a couple a K&L for $75.00, would of paid $125.00
Unfortunately not available anywhere right now, just checked Wine-Searcher. Every vintage available except 07
My first Jones,
Picked a good vintage to start with, wow this is good!
Found a couple a K&L for $75.00, would of paid $125.00
Unfortunately not available anywhere right now, just checked Wine-Searcher. Every vintage available except 07
Opened this last night after cellaring for 6+ years. Beautiful and complex.
Opened this last night after cellaring for 6+ years. Beautiful and complex.
Jan 22nd, 2017
Delicious. Big beautiful cab w/o being hot. Deep dark fruits, balanced acidity. Yum!
Delicious. Big beautiful cab w/o being hot. Deep dark fruits, balanced acidity. Yum!
Jul 13th, 2016
Just a delightful treat. Smooth, full body, great nose, wonderful finish.
Just a delightful treat. Smooth, full body, great nose, wonderful finish.
Jan 24th, 2016