Jonathan Epstein

Wine Geek, Collector, Epicurean, Partner in A Cut Above Butcher Shop and the Hotel Figueroa the sexiest hotel in LA

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Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay

Jonathan Epstein

9.6

Jonathan had this 2 years ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Jonathan Epstein

9.6

Really great after 8hr decant - had with the Xmas Rib Roast paired perfectly — 2 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Solaia Annata Diversa Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2011

Jonathan Epstein

9.7

Initially tight on open but after 1 hr has really rounded - beautifully smooth with a nice mouth feel - wasn’t stoked about opening such a young wine but drinking great and in another 10 yrs will be a Truly special wine — 2 years ago

with Shawn

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DuMOL

Aidan Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012

Jonathan Epstein

9.6

Very very good — 2 years ago

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Jonathan Epstein

9.8

Opened the magnum at 8am on Thanksgiving - dinner was at 5, tight at 8am and absolutely luscious 9hrs later - i also aerated when decanted initially. Amazing depth of flavor and mouth feel. Outstanding — 2 years ago

with Ellen

Sea Smoke

Southing California Grand Cru Pinot Noir

Jonathan Epstein

9.6

Delicious - the 2009 is really drinking well — 2 years ago

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Araujo Estate

Eisele Vineyard Syrah 2011

Jonathan Epstein

9.5

Decanted for 3hrs - paired with Duck and wild rice and was very impressed - thought it needed another 5-10yrs before we opened but it was excellent and exceeding expectations — 2 years ago