Giaconda

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay

8.9

Guess what it’s Chardonnay! If you couldn’t get that then maybe switch to spirits. Very sulphitic in character both on the nose and palate. When you only really drink natural wines this old school wine isn’t what you want any more. The decanter still had a glass in it at the end of the night. — a month ago

Château Laribotte

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2018

Ellen Clifford

9.2

Still young but on the wayyyy baby. Maybe I should drink Sauternes more often but generally I swoon just a bit on the overripe nectarine-ginger-lemonade marmalade medley. Perfect with gingersnaps and rye. Both of switch get it — 2 years ago

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Jean Bourdy

Côtes du Jura Savagnin 2018

Ely Cohn

9.4

Sensational. In both the literal and traditiional senses. And this is all about senses. Cerebral switch flicker. Vin-neutropic. You can let it breathe for a week at room temp and it won't give an inch.

The aromas are beautifully saturated with oxidized notes. Honey butterscotch, beeswax and Kentucky bourbon. Tropical notes. Papaya apricot. Floral stuff. Violets, white jasmine. And the chemical residue of a new leather handbag.

It tastes hot, but its only 12.5%. Finish powerful and long to completely exhaust your neurons. — 3 years ago

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Lyle Fass

@Ely Cohn Macle, Bourdy and puffery are my three Jura faves for classic estates.

Ely Cohn

@Lyle Fass and what about the non classics? How do you feel about Francois rousset Martin?

Lyle Fass

@Ely Cohn I’m not really into the non classic guys. The variability kills me.

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Peterson Family Vineyard Merlot 2007

Norman Gennaro

9.0

It’s going over the edge. Has a bit of prune that I don’t recall in other tastings. — 4 months ago

Shay, Paul and 2 others liked this

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Le Cigare Volant Red Rhone Blend

Frank Lin

8.9

Delicious! Cherry and blackberry. Great balance. After the switch this wine has gotten a little thinner. It this vintage is wonderful. 15 at BD. Would definitely get more! — 2 years ago

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2008 vintage. Big structure. Still needs another decade to toggle the switch from “hold” to “drink.” — 3 years ago

Peter, Ron and 10 others liked this

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Blondy Sweet Table Wine

Lindsay Evans

9.0

Hints of peach — 4 years ago

Kumeu River

Hunting Hill Chardonnay 2014

Ely Cohn

9.3

Exceptional wine and so classically elegant (not using the B word) except that its hiding an extra point of alcohol (14%) behind an unassuming pale hay glow that looks light and lean. I love the bait and switch.

The delicate sprinkled spices of lemon curd and vanilla and toasted coconut shaving juxtapose the power in the palette - weight and viscosity and length to go the distance.

10 years in, in a perfect spot. — 8 months ago

Severn, Tom and 8 others liked this