Hal

9.3

Can Rick get this? — 6 months ago

with Kristen

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

Alvaro Bustillos

9.2

Mazf rick francis 8/17 — 6 years ago

Mike R

9.4

2010 and this masterpiece of a wine was slipping happily along like the rockstar it is - thank you @David L for this wonderful gift - Rick and I throughly enjoyed it brother — 7 years ago

with R

Greg Stepina

9.4

Rick bought at deuxave wow — 8 years ago

Joe Wilush

9.0

Rick and Kelly housewarming — 9 years ago

with Alex

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

Tracy

9.4

Gift from Heather and Rick. — 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

Gary Fenstra

9.2

Loving the flavors of this smooth wine. Happy retirement Rick. — 7 years ago

Gary Fenstra

9.2

Thanks, Rick. Love it. — 8 years ago

Chris Sowick

9.3

Great Napa blend. From Anne Marie and Rick. $108.00 — 8 years ago

Greg Stepina

9.2

Ali's family dinner for pre Thanksgiving with Dave 'rick by rick' — 9 years ago

Pam Kershaw

9.2

Rick, Leslie and I love this. — 9 years 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

Valerie Harrell

9.1

Rick Erwin’s w/ Anna, Amy, Kristie - smooth, rich, delish! — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Rick BoB & Ed — 7 years ago

Mark Howard

9.3

Ok, first thing- thank you Rick Banks for the gift of this bottle. Secondly, we have an affinity for this producer as Elizabeth and I shared a bottle of pinot from Hartford Court on the night we met. Now about the wine. Bold blue fruit aromatics with a hint of licorice. Mid palate shows some red fruits mainly raspberries. Soft tannins fading away to a sweet finish. Not many domestic pinots have life after 8 years, this one definitely does. Best to consume sooner than later, maybe over the next year or so. What a wonderful treat. Thanks my friend! — 8 years ago

with Elizabeth

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Named for the canyon Rick’s family farmed and where the Estate Vineyard is now located, established in 1981 by Rick Small and his wife, Darcey Fugman-Small. Woodward Canyon was the second winery in the Walla Walla Valley and the Smalls were instrumental in obtaining federal approval of the Walla Walla Valley appellation. Nice ripe stone fruit flavors, aged new French oak (20%) with pear and apple flavors, toasty oak, lively acidity, lingering ending with citrus and mineral notes. Very Nice! — 9 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Fifth of the blind tasting for Father's Day weekend.

Deep ruby red. A bit dirty to start on the nose with some aged characteristics of forest floor and truffles. Dirtiness wore off with some air, opening up with dusty black fruits, sweet spices, cedar and a little bit of cigar box. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium plus to full bodied. Well rounded and integrated. Rick attack of dark fruits, sweet spices with some solid greenery and damp leaves, but not overpowering. Long finish. Drink till 2021.

This was enjoyed over a six over period and on day two. Just got better and better. — 9 years ago

with Sean and India