Jay Kline

9.1

This was a tasty Napa Cabernet Sauvignon that has relaxed a bit since release (going off memory). Cassis, tobacco and baking spices. — 6 days ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Strikingly floral with noticeable minerals. A treat. — 8 days ago

Jay Kline

9.1

This was a rather pleasant affirmation. I used to drink and enjoy the Peter Franus Zinfandels from Brandlin Vineyard with great regularity when I was just getting into wine about 15 years ago. The fruit quality in this eponymous Cabernet Sauvignon is still very obvious. What’s not to like...really tasty stuff. — 13 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Champagne may be the best wine pairing with the traditional Thanksgiving meal and this NV from Paul Dethune was sublime. Pulled from the fridge and opened about 30min prior. Straw colored with an impressive mousse. About as affable as they come with a bouquet of white peaches, magnolia blooms and a whiff of brioche. On the palate it was stone fruits, citrus and minerals. Every bite of the meal begged for another sip and every sip begged for another bite. What a delight. — 18 days ago

Jay Kline

9.2

This was a bit of a brute. Super ripe and a touch stewed on the pour. After about 30min of air the stewed character was gone and this fantastic. Dark fruits, wood and spice. Still fiercely tannic. Great with food or on its own. This really wasn’t showing any signs of losing steam. — 6 days ago

Jay Kline

8.8

Red fruit and earth. So fun out of a 5L bottle. Great with the meal. — 10 days ago

Jay Kline

8.8

Saw this for $25 and thought, why the hell not? Red fruits, tobacco, pencil shavings and a touch of green bell pepper on the nose. On the palate it is red fruits and earth. Lacking a touch on the mid-palate. Good for what it is, a 2eme of a Fourth Growth. — 18 days ago

Jay Kline

9.0

Ripe yet wonderfully fresh red fruits. Loads of power for a Langhe Nebbiolo. Lacks a bit in the complexity department but make no mistake, this is a rocking good Langhe. Delicious. — 6 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

Damn...this is absolutely delicious juice. From the start, this was stone fruits, Asian pear, star fruit and marzipan. Just a touch of brioche but only. — 8 days ago

Jay Kline

9.3

I simply love this expression of Clos des Papes. It’s so fresh and pure with abundant red fruit and a healthy hillside of garrigue. So much tension. Just lovely. Why hold when you can drink these beauties right now. — 13 days ago