Jake Hajer

9.1

A lot going on. Red fruit and tannic. Mineral. Maybe it’s just me, but Napa and Sonoma vintage 18 wines (a great vintage) are throwing lots of tannins, across the board. A great wine that needs 4-6yr to resolve itself. — 15 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.0

Jake had this 17 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.4

‘12 in ‘25. Syrah AF, Cherries and blood.

Bourbon cherry, fennel, baking spices. Smooth. Savory red meat/venison.

Tasted through a vertical of all their Syrahs in their wine makers office. ‘12 (and ‘16) were beautiful. Currently vintage needs more time. — a month ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

I think this is their reserve Syrah.

Hot, red fruit raisins. Dusty, citrus.

Over priced- $115 for a decent Syrah from Temecula. — 17 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Jake had this 17 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.9

Producer- J.S.
Place/Style- Madeira
Grape- Terrantez
Yr- 1808

1808 in 2025. lol. Just to consume something this old and with this much history. Recorked in 2015. Opened with a Durand. This was filmed. I was nervous for sure.

Of course, the acidity, alcohol and sugar never leave a wine, but I was shocked, this had such flavor- true to the rare Terrantez grape, pronounced citrus, blood orange, bitter orange. Sweet upfront, bitter finish. Pincholin olives and tawny caramel. This wasn’t just palatable, but drinkable. Special experience.

Update: The bottle was left with us. It sat in a decanter for a week, capped. When I tasted it again, it was even better! Tasted as tawny port met orange citrus. — 24 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Dusty red fruit. Needs time! At least 8yr more. — 17 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.1

Jake had this 17 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Caramel popcorn. — 23 days ago

Jake Hajer

9.2

Cranberry, strawberry, sassafras. Chocolate cupcake. High toned. Light bodied. Easy to drink. With depth and character. Very good! — a month ago