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Reviews
| 2002 Syrah |
| Russian River Valley |
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Buying Guide
Best of Year 2004
Score: 91 (100 possible)
 Dark, big, rich and very fine. Starts off with elaborate and inviting aromas of smoky oak, blackberries, cocoa, coffee and spice, and turns superrich in the mouth, offering oodles of ripe, berry fruit and oak. Dry and complex, with soft, lush tannins, it's a beauty. |
2002 Syrah, Russian River Valley |
| 1999 Cabernet Sauvignon - Rochioli Vineyard |
Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Buying Guide
Value 2002
Score: 93 (100 possible)
Cool climate grapes from this famous vineyard yielded a tannic wine that shows enormous promise. Brims with peppery cedar, cassis aromas and flavors. Bone dry and austere now, but the solid core of chewy fruit suggests prime aging potential, reminiscent of a young Pauillac. The Winemaker, Oded Shakked, is the longtime winemaker at J Wine Co. |
1999 Cabernet Sauvignon, Rochioli Vineyard |
| 1999 Syrah |
| Russian River Valley |
The Press Democrat
 1999 Longboard Syrah ($33), a superior (if toasty-oaky) version of this Rhone varietal from Oded Shakked, the surfing winemaker at J. |
1999 Syrah, Russian River Valley |
| 2001 Syrah |
| Russian River Valley |
Decanter Magazine
Score: 4 Stars (5 possible)
 An ageworthy Syrah whose blending components erase any deficiencies and plug all the holes in the flavour profile. An enormous mouthful of blackcurrants, applewood smoke, blueberries, dark cherries and plums. Fine tannins. Cellar up to 2012. |
2001 Syrah, Russian River Valley |
| 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon - Redgrav Vineyard |
The Press Democrat
04/26/2006
Score: 4½ stars (5 possible)
A showy, ripe wine with heft. Flavors of blackberry jam, cherry, sweet oak and chocolate. Nice oak balance. |
2003 Cabernet Sauvignon, Redgrav Vineyard |
| 2004 Syrah |
| Russian River Valley |
Connoseiurs Guide
Score: 91 (100 possible)
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Here is a big, well-ripened, solidly varietal Syrah that hits all the right marks in terms of fruit, spice and substance, and it shows an uncommon sense of polish and proportion for the sizeable wine that it is. It is firmed by a fine spine of tannin, but steers clear of any unwelcome coarseness or heat, and its very long, full-flavored finish is directed by lots of lively young fruit that guarantees it will only be better yet if held for a few years of additional age.
$28.00
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2004 Syrah, Russian River Valley |
| 2006 Merlot, Dakine Vineyard |
| Russian River |
Wine Spectator
Tim Fish
Vol. 33 no. 6, July/31/2008
Score: 89
Dense and rumbunctious, this is appealing for its balance of ripe blueberry and tart plum fruit. The flavors are youthful, offering layered spice and licorice notes and ending with minerally tannins. Best from 2009 through 2012. |
2006 Merlot, Dakine Vineyard, Russian River |
| 2006 Sauvignon Blanc |
| Russian River Valley |
Connosieurs Guide To California Wine
Strongly favoring the honeydew melon, kiwi and green apple end of the spectrum and picking up a distinctive new grass smell as well, this slightly rounded, very brightly balanced offering keeps fruit always in its sights as its first order of business. A firm, long finish makes it a good choice for service with fish and shellfish today, but this one can also age a bit |
2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley |
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