Herman Story Nuts & Bolts Syrah 2019, California
Winemaker notes: These fireworks have crossed three state lines in the back of a wood-paneled station wagon, because there’s no way you’re getting shown up by Jed Miller again. We’re talking strawberry strobes, blueberry bursts, and sweet basil flares, synchronized …
Heron Chardonnay 2018, Mendocino
88 points Wine Enthusiast: Vividly fruity and nicely crisp in texture, this medium-bodied wine offers big flavors of grapefruit and pineapple backed by good fruit acidity.
Hill Family Estate N.O.T.G. Late Harvest White Wine, Napa Valley 2012
Winemaker Alison Doran’s Tasting notes:bottled 6/14/13Zesty botrytis aromas leap out immediately with sweet candied orange and ginger, followed by cloverhoney, musky old-fashioned roses and mango. Concentrated and rich, the zingy caramelized grapefruit flavors keep it interesting and focused, with almost …
Hoopla “The Mutt” 2015, Napa Valley
Winery notes: This Napa Valley Red Blend exemplifies that big 2015 concentration. The aromas are rich and inviting with juicy blackberry, violet, and anise lending layered complexity. The mid-palate is full and plummy with a touch of roasted oak. This …
Howling Cellars Pinot Noir 2020, California
Formerly known as Howling Moon, this is a great value in California Pinot Noir!
Immortal Estate Slope Cabernet 2017, Sonoma
Winery notes: The 2017 is a powerful, dense wine whose immediate aromas are of black fruit and sweet spice. The wine cascades with effusive flavors of boysenberry, blackberry cordial, violets, spice cake, interwoven with sweet tobacco, brown sugar, black tea, …
J. Bookwalter Protagonist 2016, Columbia Valley
93 points Wine Spectator: Combines power and grace, with a deeply structured core wrapped in expressive blackberry, licorice and smoked pepper flavors. Drink now through 2027. 93 points James Suckling: This offers a fresh array of bright red berries, as …
Jayson Pahlmeyer Chardonnay 2018, Napa Valley
Winery notes: Jayson Chardonnay opens with notes of fresh-cut pears and orange blossom that permeate the aroma. In the glass, the wine evolves and deepens, adding bright, zesty hints of creamy lemon meringue and tangy lemon curd. On the inviting …
Jayson Pahlmeyer Red Wine 2018, Napa Valley
95 points James Suckling: A creamy, full-bodied red with aromas of stewed blackberries, blackcurrants, dark chocolate, black tea and sweet tobacco. Ripe, polished tannins support a velvety core of dark fruit and chocolate. Delicious finish. Tight and so together. Drink …
Jean-Max Roger Sancerre Cuvee Marnes et Caillottes 2018
90 points Wine Enthusiast: This ripe, fruity wine is still young. Its structure shows a mineral character from the stony soil, bringing out a zesty, nervy edge and real crispness. Allow the wine to soften and drink from 2020.
Jeff Runquist “R” 1448 Red Blend 2021, California
Winery notes: The “1448” has a deep, rich color that clings to the inside of a wine glass. The hues are youthful, with an edge of magenta. The aromas display blue and red fruits, most notably black raspberry and blueberry. …
Jeff Runquist “R” Syrah 2020, Paso Robles
Winery notes: The 2020 vintage has a deep ruby purple color with hues that are bright and youthful. One whiff and it is obvious this is a “New World” Syrah; bursting at the seams with plenty of ripe blackberry and …
Jeff Runquist R Barbera 2021, Amador County
Winery notes: The 2021 Amador Barbera has a ruby purple color of a moderate depth. The aroma centers on raspberry, cherry and currant, along with a perfumed note of violets and lavender. The aromas are framed with notes of vanilla, …
Jeff Runquist R Petite Sirah 2022, Clarksburg
Classic Jeff Runquist, this oozes ripe fruit, with toasty oak, vanilla and caramel notes. Smooth tannins help create a lush mouthfeel.
Jeff Runquist Z Zinfandel 2019, Amador County
Winery notes: The 2019 wine has a purple color of substantial depth and the hues are a youthfully bright garnet. The aroma is loaded with classic Zinfandel fruit; black raspberry, dark cherry and boysenberry. The bouquet has a hazelnut and …
Juan Gil Monastrell 2016, Jumilla
Deep purple/black color. Explosive aromas of ripe currant, red berries and smoked notes. Rich, powerful and voluminous on the attack, a huge mouthful of crème-de-cassis concentration, silken and juicy in the mid-palate with excellent length and persistence. Fine, ripe tannins, …
Jules Taylor Pinot Gris 2020, Marlborough
Winery notes: Enticing aromas of stone fruit, Packham pear and zesty grapefruit are combined with delicate floral notes and hints of freshly toasted nuts. PALATE A lovely textural wine with stone fruit flavours of apricot and nectarine. Essences of Packham …
Jules Taylor Sauvignon Blanc 2023, Marlborough
Winery notes: Very pale yellow. Explosive aromas of passion fruit, grapefruit, lemon peel and lime zest jump out of the glass, followed by hints of Thai basil and thyme. This in-your-face drop captures the essence of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Ripe, exuberant citrus …
Justin Cabernet Sauvignon 2020, Paso Robles
Winery notes: Bright with a deep ruby core that lightens at the rim of the glass, with moderately thick, slow forming tears. Aromatic with ripe black cherry, red berries and blackcurrant fruit with spice notes of vanilla and cinnamon with …
Kanzler Pinot Noir 2017, Russian River Valley
Winery notes: A virtual potpourri of aromatics including strawberry and tart cranberry fruit, Darjeeling tea, red licorice and earthy clay and mushroom notes make for a delightful nose. The wine hits the palate with classic Pinot Noir velvety texture. A …
Katherine Goldschmidt Cabernet 2022, Alexander Valley
91 points James Suckling: Very ripe, warm and intense, with notes of plums, sweet berries, ground cloves, cedar and tar. Full-bodied with generous purple fruit character and creamy tannins. Plush and opulent.
Keenan Merlot 2015, Napa Valley
92 points Wine Advocate: Medium garnet-purple in color and composed of 100% Merlot, the 2015 Merlot offers a plums, blackberries and dried flowers-scented nose with touches of mossy bark and garrigue. Showing good expression in the medium-bodied mouth with plenty …