J. A. Balistreri Vineyards

Schramsberg Vineyards

J. Schram Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2014

Shay A
9.3

Another tasty JSchram. While the prices keep climbing, these are very consistent US sparklers with a big house feel (vs the grower profile sparkling wines like Westborn, Haliotide, older Ultramarine, etc).

81% Pinot noir, 19% Chardonnay; 8g/l dosage

I’ve been enjoying the JSchram wines for a long time and a character I always get from them is a distinct cheesy/leesy aromatic. Roasted honey nut cashews, spiced apple, pear, and toasty vanilla. Richly balanced on the palate with honeyed tropical fruit, sea salt, and finishes slightly yeasty with a truffle note. The dosage, while on the high side for what I enjoy, brings out nice texture and length. Well made and ready to go.

I enjoy the JSchram Noir (formerly Schramsberg Reserve) on the younger side and the JSchram Blanc with a little age.
— 3 days ago

Vanessa, Somm and 22 others liked this
jesus g

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Just a stunner! Shines bright, but maintains an opulent and round presence
Shay A

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@jesus g : The opulent and round presence is what I love with this sparkler, being able to do all of that while keeping it bright and nervy! 👏🏼🤘🏼

W. & J. Graham's

Aged 10 Years Tawny Port Blend

Great taste, can feel the liquor, nice for a cold day — 2 months ago

J. Lohr

Hilltop Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

I stand that this is the first vintage of J Lohr of Hilltop its still a life of 29 years a well made wine love it — 2 days ago

Robert Reinhardt Jr
with Robert

J Vineyards & Winery

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2022

ESF
8.9

@Delectable - this PN is from different regions in CA but it showed seamlessly. guess i was ready to dislike this as mass produced plonk, but i was pleasantly surprised: inky w/cherries galore on the nose but also some tea & sassafras, bit of earthiness too - smooth on palate, generous, silky and balanced leading to decent finish. there is no distinct terroir and it's primarily fruit driven but it hit the spot on a weeknight and offers solid QPR — 2 months ago

Tom, Doug and 1 other liked this

W. & J. Graham's

Vintage Port Blend 1970

A bottle as old as life itself. Birth year. Perfectly stunning condition. Still very fresh, rich and opulent with dark berries, dark coffee and slight spice yet drinks with incredible finesse and sophistication. Still young — 2 months ago

Tom, Julio and 5 others liked this

Hermann J. Wiemer

Reserve Finger Lakes Dry Riesling 2019

Paul J
9.3

Very nice! No “wow” factor, just a solid Riesling for a great price! — 25 days ago

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

Weingut Josef Walter

Hundsrück Trocken Spätburgunder ,,J" 2013

Lyle Fass
9.6

Have not had in 3.5 years and wow this is drinking so well. A superstar. Nose is all wet earth, decay, sweet spices and macerated cherries. Palate is a wonder of juicy cherry fruit, freshness and layered complexity. Dead leaves, buoyant acidity and a long, lingering finish. Needs some time to open but man is this great out of the bottle. As this airs the palate complexity is so compelling. The tannins are so oh so fine. This after many hours was so elegant and fine. Meaty and pure. This is drinking perfectly now after an hour open. — 2 months ago

Neil, Ray and 6 others liked this

Hermann J. Wiemer

Semi-Dry Finger Lakes Riesling 2021

Very well balanced semi-dry. Has the zesty, moderate acidity of a dry Riesling to show off minerally and lime zest notes. Finishes sweet without being cloying. — 2 months ago

W. & J. Graham's

Aged 20 Years Tawny Port Blend

Had over a few weeks. Held up nicely. — 3 months ago

David, Ron and 4 others liked this