John Duval Wines
John Anthony Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
Alcohol nose, dark cherry, blackberry, blueberry, cigar box cedar, vanilla, damn that is good. Hospitality from this team is top notch. — 2 months ago
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
John Riddoch Limited Release Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
One of Australia’s best Cabernets. Sue Hodder who is Wynns’ chief winemaker told me that only the best 2% of their wide resources of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes goes into John Riddoch. I guess it explains the continuing high quality of Black Label (the next Cabernet down in the Wynns range and an unbelievable bargain). Sue was the chief winemaker in 2008 when she made this wine and remains the chief winemaker at Wynns. See previous Delectable note as things haven’t changed much. Coonawarra Mint, cassis and blackcurrant. A full bodied palate with fine persistent tannins. — 5 months ago
Rustenberg
John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019
Old world. Earth and cherry on the nose. Fruit forward countered by earth. 93 from Ryan, 90 from me. — 18 days ago
John Bookwalter Winery
Protagonist Red Blend 2012
2012 vintage. Still bringing it after 12 years. laying in the wine cellar since purchased. A very good representation of a Washington Cabernet. Still decent fruit, delicious mouth fill. good balance, still between tannins and fruit.  — 2 months ago
Nickel & Nickel
John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Nearing the end of its window but still drinking well. — 5 months ago
Edmunds St. John
Rocks and Gravel Dry Creek Valley Grenache Blend 2014
Second to last vintage of this wine that Steve Edmunds produced. It was special before he decided to hang things up and even more so now. Cali GSM with true old world sensibility — 2 months ago
Duval-Leroy
Cuvée Millésime Prestige Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Chardonnay 2006
Popped and poured; enjoyed over dinner at Yoshitomo. The 2006 continues to show well, pouring a lovely straw color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with a mix of apples, yellow tropical fruits, lemon curd, brioche, and nuts. On the palate, the wine is dry and the dosage brings balance with the acid, which is high. The finish is medium+. So lovely to drink right now and this could be said for a lot of 2006’s at the moment. Drink now through 2036. Disgorged in 2018 if I can read the code correctly. — 2 months ago
Gramercy Cellars
John Lewis Walla Walla Valley Syrah
Nice - not overly jammy, and with a distinct taste of orange peel. — 5 months ago
Anjli Paul
Given by Akash, smoothest Shiraz we’ve ever had — 15 days ago