Scott E. Becker

9.1

[Tasted on May 12, 2024 at etc. in Nashville]

Wine is J. Bucher Three Sixty Bucher Vineyard, a seven-barrel blend from five blocks including four Pinot Noir clones. Purchased wine at Nashville Wine Auction tasting with John and Diane Bucher. Bright dark fruit, spice, cedar and clove. — 2 years ago

Aaron Tan

8.9

An imposter! If not for my ability to read labels, I would have never placed this in Germany. From the petrol notes that's pervasive in Australian rieslings, to the modern label and stelvin screwcap typical in the land down under, I could have easily called this a Clare Valley off-dry riesling with a little age if blinded. Apple, lime, florals, and petrol on the nose. The sugar acid balance does give it a more "Germanic" feel (Kabinett?), but that's not uncommon in Australia these days (John Hughes' Rieslingfreak No.5 comes to mind). Fruity and generous on the palate, with riper fruits, honeyed notes, and mineral undertones. Enjoyable. An imposter for sure, but a welcomed one. — 4 years ago

B

10

1985 Sassicaia. Dinner J&D B at Best. Did not decant. Drank before the ‘82 Haut Brion. Excellent. John says it is the best Sassicaia he’s had. Tons of fruit- dark berries. Really rich and round and plush. — 8 years ago

James Knoblich

9.0

2006 J Bookwalter Winery 'Foreshadow' Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, WA — 10 years ago

Jerry Raphael

9.4

Excellent vintage port, big sweet cherry fruit. Seemed younger then its 31 years and drinking great with a long finish. Part of a SJOS wonderful Tasting and Dinner hosted by Anthony and John of Anthony’s in Haddon Heights. — 10 years ago

with Chuck, Phil and 1 other

Mitchell Pressman

10

Thank you John and Margaret! — 12 years ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on March 10, 2024 at etc. in Nashville]

Wine is J. Bucher Bucher Vineyard Pommard Clone from three specific blocks in the vineyard. Purchased wine at Nashville Wine Auction tasting with John and Diane Bucher. Ripe black cherry, spice, graphite and earth. — 2 years ago

Severn G

8.9

Nose has yellow apple peel, pear slice, straw and beach sand.

Palate has tangerine zest, ripe pear, under-ripe yellow peach, cold clementine orange with medium acidity and slightly dry finish.
A nice bottle; not sure if this wants more time, or a couple years past prime...

On the sold out (18K+ patrons) Lawn at Tanglewood this evening with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest Conductor Ken-David Masur is leading a 90th birthday celebration of John Williams. BSO soloists tonight are J. Williams Hudgins (vibraphone) & Jessica Zhou (harp), joined by Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Branford Marsalis (saxophone), Eric Revis (bass) and James Taylor (vocals/guitar). A truly wonderful night lay ahead, and my money is certainly on hearing at least one or two Star Wars movements this evening... — 4 years ago

Aaron Tan

9.4

Opened the day before, which was an excellent call - enough time to shed off that fabled "sponti" stink. A pure and elegant Spat, with the trademark Schubertslay/J. Haart spice (I'm inclined to say it's the vineyard). Juicy palate with a salty minerality. Delish! Lingers on the palate with a sort of textured rich sensation.

NB: Quoting John Gilman on Schubertslay: "It's hard to believe something this beautiful can still be found in this world". What a special terrior! Can't wait to step into this vineyard, now that KP will be taking it over from Julian. — 8 years ago

Tom Kobylarz

9.7

Seriously made, Melka knocked it out of the park here. Perfectly balanced and fresh, perfectly integrated oak, long and sumptuous. It's great that John Daniel is memorialized in such a great wine! — 10 years ago

Robin Skees

9.9

Liked very much by both John & I. Had at 6th & Main in Wilkesboro. — 11 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.2

@Delectable Wine. This is the 2011 J Bookwalter Conflict Conner Lee Vineyard. Great Cabernet from a great family of farmers & winemakers. They don't own Conner Lee, but the Senior J Bookwalter is the vineyard manager. A magical Cabernet site. Seriously delicious stuff. — 11 years ago

Patti Petree

9.2

John likes — 2 years ago

Mark Eastom

9.1

Vanilla, spice and a smooth finish. — 3 years ago

Hallie Birdsong

10

Jammy (John calls my jammy inky though), “smooth” (J doesn’t like that word), light on the tannins (I barely notice them though), sweet but not sticky/heavy sweet. — 5 years ago

with John

Dan Cobb

9.3

Dies on the finish . Thank you John Johnson — 5 years ago

George Chen

9.4

John Tilson's cellar! That's all you need to know. :))) — 9 years ago

Nathan King

9.3

Tip of the hat to John McClelland on this one . Wonderful tasting charbono grape varietal . Unique finesse — 10 years ago

with Cory and Chris

Chris Wanner

9.5

The J. Sebastiano Vnyd. is excellent! Classic Sta. Rita Hills spice. — 11 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

8.9

Pretty dry rose from John Albin. Great QPR- & great on a hot night. Perfect with Boards of Canada before seeing Wire later tonight. — 11 years ago