We use cookies for analytics and to improve our site. You agree to our use of cookies by closing this message box or continuing to use our site. To find out more, including how to change your settings, see our Cookie Policy.
Dismiss
Sign in / Register
  • Sign in
  • Trending
  • Press
  • Blog
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
Rich and Bold
Grower Champagne
Pizza
Classic Napa
Etna Rosso
With Goat Cheese
Tawny Port
Skin Contact
Unicorn
1982 Bordeaux
Acidity
Hops
Oaky
2010 Chablis
Sour Beer
QPR
Oregon Pinot
Islay
Buttery
Coravin
Mezcal

Paul J

2077 wines • 88 followers • 48 following

Joh. Jos. Prüm

Graacher Himmelreich Spätlese Riesling 2014

  • Embed
Paul J

Paul J

9.5

This was really nice and has many years left in it. A little sweet for me, but loved the acidity and zippyness. Honey, stewed pineapples, flowers, wax, and extremely subtle petrol. Bold yet refined. — 4 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Shay and 3 others liked this

Pride Mountain Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

  • Embed
Paul J

Paul J

9.5

This was excellent! PnP. Dark black fruit with cedar, herbs, and baking spices. Great depth and chewy on the palate. Paired nicely with the Silverburger. — 6 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Jan and 3 others liked this

Quilceda Creek

Palengat Columbia Valley Red Blend 2014

  • Embed
Paul J

Paul J

9.7

1hr+ decant. Super complex wine. Somewhere between Napa and Bordeaux. I’m at a loss for words on how to describe other than that it was awesome! Drinking beautifully now. — 19 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Jan and 5 others liked this

Matthiasson

Linda Vista Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

  • Embed
Paul J

Paul J

9.3

@ Silverspoon. Lovely as always. Nice depth with decent acidity from the Meyer lemons. — 20 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Daniel and 4 others liked this

Paul Hobbs

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

  • Embed
Paul J

Paul J

9.5

1hr+ decant. Very similar to the ‘14 Pride I had the night before. Not as bright and less fruit as this was more rustic and floral. This has a lot of life left in it. Finish was shorter than expected. — 5 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Jan, Paul and 4 others liked this

Thierry et Pascale Matrot

Les Chevalières Meursault Chardonnay 2018

  • Embed
Paul J

Paul J

I think some or many of these aged whites need a short decant (30mins). This got better with air big time. Seemed over the hill at first but then blossomed into a lovely wine with honey, lemongrass, and a touch of thyme. Well balanced between acidity and boldness. $50 might be a touch high, but enjoyed it. — 11 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Paul, Tom and 3 others liked this

Hermann J. Wiemer

Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2020

  • Embed
Paul J

Paul J

9.3

Light, translucent gold color. Massive pencil shavings on the nose with subtle petrol and stewed pineapples. Sweet pineapples on the palate with medium plus depth. Medium finish. Very nice. — 20 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Jan and 5 others liked this

Matthiasson

Michael Mara Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

  • Embed
Paul J

Paul J

9.4

Matthiasson Zoom call with Steve and Jill!

Lovely as always. Great depth. Well balanced between acidity and fruit. Right in the middle of a Napa Chard and White Burg. Even some Chenin Blanc as the lemongrass came through.
— 6 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Jan and 3 others liked this

Clarke-Claudon Vineyards

Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

  • Embed
Paul J

Paul J

9.3

PnP. Similar to the ‘10 I had a few weeks ago, but not quite as good. — 12 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Scott@Mister, Tom and 3 others liked this

Pointillart-Leroy

Fondations 1910 Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend

  • Embed
Paul J

Paul J

9.6

Delectable didn’t have this wine, it’s the Pointillart-Leroy 1910 Foundations Brut Premier Cru.

This was much better than I was expecting. My style and very bold. Brioche with a lovely brightness to it. Great value at $50 in my mind.
— 12 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Jan, Tom and 2 others liked this