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.
— a year ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian

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. — a year ago

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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. — 2 years ago

LM and Carla liked this

Johan Vineyards

Jazzy Juice Van Duzer Corridor Pinot Noir Pinot Gris 2017

Very fun and sippable petnat! Could be had alone on the roof or with a light dinner. Bought at BP. Buy again. — 7 months ago

Johan Vineyards

Pétillant Naturel Van Duzer Corridor Melon de Bourgogne 2021

NYE with Jenna, Elizabeth, Lily, Drew + Erin — 10 months ago

Clos Vieux Taillefer

Pomerol 2018

Brilliant, chez Johan — 2 years ago

Roos & Bee Maloof

Rouge de Gris Johan Vineyard Pinot Gris

This is FUN—a hazy rosé in all the right ways — 2 years ago

Chris and Gillian liked this

Johan Vineyard

Vin de Days Pinot Noir

Delicious Vin de pays 92% Pinot noir 8% Pinot meunier — 7 months ago

Laura liked this

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. — a year ago

Alex Baker
with Alex