Chris MacLean

9.0

Easy drinking and surprisingly silky texture for about $20. — 13 days ago

with Sarah

Pinotman /// Andreas

9.1

Very citrus driven. Eureka lemon. Jasmine nose - some in the glass. Pretty. Hint burned hazelnuts. Classic. Lots of acid. However there is not really anything in this wine which leads me to - oha have not had this before!!Good but not a must have and at 85$ is too expensive. Perhaps over time this will gain complexity. — 8 months ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.6

For those of you that don’t know Jones Family, you should. This 10 is so different from their 09. The 10 is wine candy and the 09 is a bit more rugged & structured. Not that the 09 is rugged. Just a relative comparison.

The nose is candied, floral, perfumed, lush & ruby, slightly bramble fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, raspberries, poached strawberries, ripe, baked rhubarb, sweet tarriness, anise, dark, heavy, beautiful spices, dark, fruit cola, dry crushed rocks, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, hint of mint, dark, rich, moist earth, fresh herbaceous notes, dark chocolate with caramel cake with ruby, candied, dark, purple, and blue florals framed in violets.

The palate & mouthfeel is full, lush, ruby & glorious. Candied, lush, ripe, ruby, slightly brambly fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, raspberries, poached strawberries, boysenberries, ripe, baked rhubarb, sweet tarriness, anise, dark, heavy, beautiful spices, dark, fruit cola, dry crushed rocks, fresh tobacco, used leather, wood shavings, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, hint of mint, dark, rich, moist earth, fresh herbaceous notes, dark chocolate with caramel cake with ruby, candied, dark, purple, lavender and blue florals framed in violets for days. The acidly is about the best I’ve had in a Napa Cabernet. The finish is extremely well balanced & structured. It goes from ripe, ruby, lush fruits that falls gently on to well softened earthiness that lasts minutes. This is an outstanding wine. Perfectly soft, well integrated with amazing evolution. Still has another 5-8 plus years but its approaching its precipice. Beautiful, beautiful Napa Cabernet.

Great pair with the Allen Brothers Cowgirl Bone-in Ribeye.

Photos of the Jones Family and their property. Their glorious fruit at harvest. Jones Family Vineyards was founded by Rick and Sally Jones. Unfortunately, Sally passed away in 2005. — 3 years ago

Mike Obley

9.5

Karen’s 70th at Torc! — 5 years ago

Jack Maloney

9.6

Good fruit, little spice, some tannins. Just really well balanced. A little cinnamon and plum — 6 years ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.2

1996 vintage. An old-fashioned Margaux made by 85 year old Jean-Pierre Boyer (who has no succession by the way). No wood here, only concrete vats Very intriguing wine, evolved colour with orange rim. Nose opens up beautifully with air, reminiscent of crushed strawberries, cedar wood and flowers. Delicate and full of finesse, very much alive. Drinking beautifully now, but given how well it reacts to air exposure this wine can evolve for many years to come. Highly recommended if you want to taste a totally different Bordeaux. Only 12,5% Abv. — 7 years ago

Brandon Thiessen

9.5

This is it. — 3 months ago

Hal

9.3

Can Rick get this? — 6 months ago

with Kristen

Jeffery Heavner

9.0

It's hard find good wine at a great price $14. Look no further folks... Dark in color, woody notes on the nose. Full bodied mouth feel with a lot of red and black fruit. — 2 years ago

Fredybeans

9.1

Précis et terrien
Fruit rouge et épicé
Evolue très bien — 4 years ago

Joe Weinberger

9.1

Very tight and reduced upon opening. Needs air time but a very pretty wine. Triage no. 1. — 5 years ago

Ron R

9.6

Not even surprised. Rick went to his cellar and slapped his you know what on the table. This is a beautiful example of Bdx.
Cow dung nose gives way to a sweet, textured palate. Tannins are close to be resolved, but zero tertiary notes. Great acid structure completes an excellent presentation from a lack luster vintage - boys w/end in Pittsburgh. — 5 years ago

with Andrew, Rick and 1 other

Mike Obley

9.6

At it’s peak — 7 years ago

Chris MacLean

9.2

2022 as good as 2021! Great value for $35. — 3 months ago

with Sarah

Ming L

9.2

From 4 lieux-dits in Meursault, aged in barrel for 12 months, 20% new, and in concrete eggs for 8 months.

This Meursault is radiant and expressive in the stellar ‘22 vintage. Aromas of yellow peach, baked apple, and a hint of hazelnut. Broad palate with creamy texture balanced by a fresh, citric line. Good depth and long finish. A charming Meursault with finesse. — 7 months ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Struck match, leesy, peach and nectarine, balanced oak in the background. This is the little brother of Giaconda which is regarded by many as being the best Chardonnay in Australia, made by Rick Kinzbrunner In Beechworth in the foothills of the Australian Alps. Grown in gravelly soils. Most winemakers would be happy to have this as their best effort, but this is Giaconda. Had a 2nd bottle 70 weeks later on 20th January 2025 with consistent notes. Not as funky as the tasting in 2023. — 3 years ago

Garen Staglin

9.5

Beautiful acid and fruit. — 4 years ago

Mike Obley

9.2

Way too early to drink — 5 years ago

Fredybeans

8.9

Nez épicé et miel
Bouche ample seveuse avec sur ce millesime un peu de sucre d épicé et d alcool
Plus saint aubin que puligny pour moi — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Mazf rick francis 8/17 — 6 years ago