John Duval Wines

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

John Riddoch Limited Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

One of Australia’s best Cabernets. Sue Hodder who is Wynns’ chief winemaker told me that only the best 2% of their wide resources of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes goes into John Riddoch. I guess it explains the continuing high quality of Black Label (the next Cabernet down in the Wynns range and an unbelievable bargain). Sue was the chief winemaker in 2008 when she made this wine and remains the chief winemaker at Wynns. See previous Delectable note as things haven’t changed much. Coonawarra Mint, cassis and blackcurrant. A full bodied palate with fine persistent tannins. — 2 months ago

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Cullen Wines

Kevin John Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

3/6.75/9.75 = 19.5 out of 100 say 98
Eight year Kevin John - lovely with pear on the nose and pear with perfectly balanced acid on the palate. Sets a high benchmark for all premium Chardonnay.
— 10 months ago

Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Nearing the end of its window but still drinking well. — 2 months ago

Foxen

John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

2020 vintage. Dijon 667, Dijon 115 and Swan clones. 7.3.24. — 3 months ago

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John Duval Wines

Plexus Shiraz Blend

One of my favorite GSM blends. Gloriously rich and spicy. Still years of life left. — 7 months ago

John Bookwalter Winery

Protagonist 2013

Preferred the Readers 2019, but we didn’t decant this bottle and probably should have ($37). — 9 months ago

Gramercy Cellars

John Lewis Walla Walla Valley Syrah

Nice - not overly jammy, and with a distinct taste of orange peel. — 3 months ago

The Ojai Vineyard

John Sebastiano Vineyard Syrah 2018

2018 vintage. Medium body. Intense white sage in both the nose and flavor profile. Long finish. 3.27.24. — 6 months ago

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