John Glaetzer

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. — 9 days 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. — 3 months ago

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Ben Glaetzer

Bishop Barossa Valley Shiraz 2018

5/2004. Nice texture and tannins with a good finish. Paired well with the ribeye at Hall’s Chophouse. — 6 months ago

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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.  — 15 days ago

Nickel & Nickel

John C. Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Nearing the end of its window but still drinking well. — 3 months ago

Gramercy Cellars

John Lewis Walla Walla Valley Syrah

Nice - not overly jammy, and with a distinct taste of orange peel. — 4 months ago

The Ojai Vineyard

John Sebastiano Vineyard Syrah 2018

2018 vintage. Medium body. Intense white sage in both the nose and flavor profile. Long finish. 3.27.24. — 7 months ago

Severn, Paul and 7 others liked this

Glaetzer

Amon-Ra Barossa Valley Unfiltered Shiraz 2010

Rich, supple and delicious. A prime example of what the Barossa does so well, particularly in a good vintage. Blackberry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and coffee grounds. Barb thought too much coconut oak but I didn’t think it was excessive. The next night ripe plum and oak- rich and mouth filling - through to the mid 2030’s. Your choice - rich and fruit driven or developed savoury notes or somewhere in between. — 2 months ago

Tom, Tom and 22 others liked this

Glaetzer

Godolphin Barossa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz

One of the smoothest and most luscious wines i have tasted recently. At 19 years it is still brimming with dark fruit and berries — 4 months ago

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Foxen

John Sebastiano Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020

2020 vintage. Dijon 667, Dijon 115 and Swan clones. 7.3.24. — 4 months ago

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