Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Juan c pati j sergio lora — 9 months ago

Donald Williams

9.2

Held it much too long after opening, still tasted great. — 5 years ago

with Bonnie

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.6

I am enamored by the J-L Have from 2015. Already quite developed following a two hour decant, this shows gorgeous honeysuckle, lychee and exotic fruit aromas that all come together seamlessly. The texture to this wine borders ethereal as copious tree bergamot, beeswax and citrus fruit flavors connect in the glass, with a silky smooth mouthfeel throughout. The near minute-long finish completes this stunner. Drink 2019-2035- 96 — 6 years ago

Ashley Stockstill

8.9

Pre-move-mania treat with J, A&A. Evolved, a little sherried, butterscotch. It woke up-- and freshened up-- but not quite as memorable as the delicious Jungle Bird chaser. At least I'm finally posting this... From a photo lurking in Google Drive..., — 8 years ago

with Andy

Jay Kline

9.4

I met up with a buddy who is a huge Napa guy. It’s what he knows and to his credit, he has great knowledge of producers and has good taste. We decided to grab a bite at Buvette and he asked if I would pick out the bottle. He said he trusted my judgment, so I walked over to the Rhone wall and noticed the 2019 Jean-Louis Chave Saint-Joseph. Knowing the style, I figured it would touch some of the things he would be familiar with, particularly right now in its youth.

Popped and poured; no formal notes. The 2019 Saint-Joseph pours a deep purple color that stains the glass. On the nose, the wine is fresh and redolent of ripe black fruits and some blue fruits: blackberries and other dark brambly fruits along with some blueberries. The non-fruits were also there: beautiful purple flowers, black pepper, rocky minerals and some lovely vanilla and baking spices. On the palate, the wine was big, full-bodied and had great structure, nearing that medium+ range across the board. The acid is fantastic and the finish was long and savory. It’s easy to draw comparisons between Chave and Gonon as anymore, they share a similar price point and both are known leaders in the appellation. From my perspective, the Chave S-J comes across a bit more focused on the fruit, floral and spice characteristics while the Gonon S-J highlights the bacon fat and rotundone. Otherwise, both are excellent examples. FWIW, my buddy loved the wine (chalk one up for the Old World!) and it was an excellent pairing with our braised short ribs. Drink now to enjoy its youth or enjoy through 2034+. — 2 years ago

D Scher

8.9

2002 vintage. A lighter petite sirah, somewhat dry, but still presenting lively berry flavors. From the FIL’s collection. 14.5% ABV. — 6 years ago

Doctor No

9.1

Have had some good and some fair bottles of this, from various vintages. I think Chave’s St. Joseph is one of the best wines and greatest values in the Northern Rhone but Offerus, his Negoce wine, is a bit lighter. This hits all the right notes: still lovey black and blue fruit and a nose redolent of grilled meat and olives with a bit of wood spice. Middleweight and amply acidic this is just really nice all around, if lacking the depth and persistence of the domaine St. J. — 7 years ago

Tom Garland

9.3

Charlie Palmer's Pigs & Pinot Sonoma annual weekend event:
5 course dinner Sat night with a course from each chef.
Wines:
2021 blue farm laceroni
2022 blue farm king ridge
2021 Dalrymple pipers river
2019 Dalrymple cottage block
2019 furthermore Starbridge
2018 furthermore Nevins
2020 Sonoma-cutrer founders reserve
2013 Sonoma-cutrer founders reserve
2015 Rochioli three corners
2014 Rochioloi west block

Menu:
Pork rillette
Crispy pork belly
Tandoori shrimp moilee and cured pork grits
Pork and dumplings with pork neck ragu
Heritage pork loin
Chefs: Charlie Palmer, Maneet Chauhan, Elizabeth Falkner, Bryan Voltaggio, Louis Tikaram. — 2 years ago

with Brenda

Michael Walker

9.8

Perfectly elegant C-M, beautiful nose, yet a little wimpy when it came to food - complemented but didn’t really stand up to tuna steak. Perfection for J. — 6 years ago

CHRISTOPHER BUCKLEY

9.7

Possibly new favorite, just slightly less sweet than J Lohr Seven Oaks, can drink alone without food — 7 years ago