What a joy to find this bottle at a NYC steakhouse. It’s been a while. Initially turned on by these ancient Lebanese vineyards and organic practices. And blending fruit that we are Las Jaras use. Drinking well for being a ‘16. VA a bit high but reminiscent of some wilder Barolo — 3 years ago
Wife likes it. — 5 years ago
Love the almond smell of this wine. Taste is drier than expected but very enjoyable. — 7 years ago
One of my top wines. A smooth, dark, balanced cab sav. — 7 years ago
2008. Fabulous! A bit of spice to go with the deep fruit hints. Buy this if you find it. — 7 years ago
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My first Gonon StJo…unfortunately, I loved it. Wish these were easier to find at good prices!
At 8yrs, this was so perfumed out of the glass. At 90% whole cluster, it shows typical green/stemmy aromatics but it’s not the dominant note, trending toward green peppercorns, violets/potpurri, olive, and black cherries. Mineral notes, pepper, mix of red and black fruits, mocha, and so much verve on the palate, absolutely buzzing both days. This wine is floral and herbal but with so much power and balanced fruit…kind of a wild-ness to it that I loved. What a beautiful expression of Syrah. Killer.
Day two showed the whole cluster aromatics fade a bit, but it also showed the palate bulk up. So good. — 2 years ago



Smells and tastes like a tootsie roll. Also tried the Chocolat Almond which was the same with an almond extract after taste. Preferred the regular — 5 years ago
Sweet front but dry on the back end. Great with a few ice cubes to cut the sweetness. — 5 years ago
Not too bold but peppery... — 7 years ago
Non Vintage but released in 2014. I thought that this had matured and softened enough and glad@that I opened it already. it was ready. Really soft and mellow. Very easy to drink . Fruity but not jammy. Acidity and Alcohol was mellow. — 7 years ago
excellent- smooth finish- full mouth feel- costco find- gobble this up!!! — 7 years ago
Dry, smoky, hint of leather
— 3 years ago
Bold yum good smoky wood — 4 years ago
Oddly enough had to go to Ohio to drink Ca grapes. Solid Barbera. Let it sit for a bit and when it opens , dam. That’s a good wine — 5 years ago
Very smooth and refreshing — 5 years ago
Great Full-Bodied wine!!!!
— 6 years ago
A smoother cab sav. Love it — 7 years ago
Great Pinot! — 7 years ago
Edward Nelson
Not bad for a chain restaurant. — 9 months ago