Johan Malan

Craft wine Co.

Minimus Johan Vineyards Mondeuse St. Laurent 2018

Two cool varietals. I havent had St Laurent or Monteuse in ages. The plan? Create two separate, single varietal wines from these grapes. But when they were finished fermenting, they had a little leftover of each so they put them together in a barrel. When they tasted the resulting blend, they realized that the combination was better than either alone.

This is a full bodied and intense wine with rustic red fruit, good herb and spice, and high tanninic structure. Savory and dry. So unique.
— 3 years ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian

Clos Vieux Taillefer

Pomerol 2018

Brilliant, chez Johan — 3 years ago

Roos & Bee Maloof

Rouge de Gris Johan Vineyard Pinot Gris

This is FUN—a hazy rosé in all the right ways — 4 years ago

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Johan Vineyards

Estate Van Duzer Corridor Pinot Noir

So good! Earthy, spicy, well balanced. Definitely buy again. — 4 years ago

Johan Vineyards

Nils Reserve Pinot Noir

Label got a bit messed up, but the wine was really nice. — 5 years ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Day Wines

Johan Vineyards Pinot Noir 2019

Super crushable Pinot with a great red fruit, and some sour / funk — 6 years ago

Sarah Ray
with Sarah

Johan Vineyards

Murmuration Van Duzer Corridor AVA Pinot Noir Blaufränkisch

Fell in love with the label and then the wine! Interesting grapes for an Oregon pour. Starts tart berry and ends with a bit of mystery. I can't quite identify it but I can say I enjoyed it. — 6 months ago

Reyneke

Cornerstone Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Johan Reyneke’s Cornerstone blend is a match for many a decent Bordeaux, and in the 2018 vintage is particularly good. Replete with classical aromas of cassis, pencil shavings and cedar, the palate follows with great elegance, structure and a chalky, long finish. If anything, I’d prefer a little more savoury character as this tends towards sweetness (but not over-extraction), but it’s young right now! It’s extraordinary how inexpensive this wine is - it would knock the socks of some Bordeaux Crus Classés in a blind tasting. — 3 years ago

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Vin de Days Pinot Noir 2019

Damn. I am all about this wine tonight. Cherry and raspberry notes on both the nose and palate. Beautiful pinot coloring in the glass and a glorious finish. I will definitely be seeking this one out again. Highly recommended! 75% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier, 5% Pinot Gris. 5/1/22. — 4 years ago

Ericsson liked this

Art + Science

Symbiosis Johan Vineyards Grüner Veltliner Blend 2018

Casey Curbow
9.0

Peppered spice and cheesy umami overlaying funky fruit. — 5 years ago

Ira liked this

Perkins Harter

Johan Vineyards Chardonnay 2016

First time trying and loved this. Will seek out more from this producer. — 5 years ago

Ira, Tom and 22 others liked this

Johan Vineyards

Pétillant Naturel Van Duzer Corridor Melon de Bourgogne 2021

NYE with Jenna, Elizabeth, Lily, Drew + Erin — 2 years ago

Division Winemaking Company

o. “Tulips” Johan Vineyard Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2021

So so much depth to this! Great tannins, some bright fruit and yet crisp. — 3 years ago

Roos & Bee Maloof

Scrambled Sticks Van Duzer Corridor Johan Vineyard Ribolla Gialla Blend 2020

Skin contact from Oregon, blend of Italian grapes, almost pink in color. Great with or without food. — 3 years ago

Alex Baker
with Alex

Division Winemaking Company

"Trois" Johan Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

AHF
9.4

Feb 2023. At 5 - 6 years, light gold color. With decant, shows depth and beautiful complexity. Ultra smooth, with brioche, lime leaf. Can last to 2025. — 3 years ago

LM and Carla liked this

Johan Vineyard

Vin de Days Blanc White Blend 2021

Sunshine and tropical fruit just lovely — 4 years ago

Johan Vineyards

Drueskall Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2017

A. R.
9.1

Best domestic orange wine I’ve ever had. On the nose, almost Pinot noir-like with earth and dark cherries. In the mouth, the lightness of a white, with the tannin and mouthfeel of a red - a bit of dark fruit and cracked pepper. Excellent minerality. Good acid. Medium-long finish. — 5 years ago

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Johan Vineyards

Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016

Mmm I smell the antediluvian savoir faire of Burgundy and taste the volcanic rich essence of the Willamette Valley in this old world style Pinot Noir. Tobacco, cedar, black plum and black cherry, even a slight hint of vanilla infiltrate the nose and gloss over the palate wi th the addition of black pepper and black licorice on the finish. Truly exceptional pinot noir!!! — 6 years ago