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Red

2013 Joullian Merlot Family Reserve

Carmel Valley more

4/3/2024 - wineoracle Likes this wine: 89 points

Notes of cherry, blackberry, vanilla, and cedar with a spicy finish

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Red

2018 Joullian Zinfandel

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11/24/2023 - Wisco Mel Likes this wine: NR

Loads of black raspberry, a touch of herbs like thyme, and a very mild bit of black pepper. I typically like a bit more pepper on my Zin, but this was still very tasty.

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Red

2019 Joullian Merlot Family Reserve

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12/14/2023 - Wisco Mel Likes this wine: NR

Spiced blueberries and plums. Touch of black pepper with soft round tannins

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Red

2015 Joullian Zinfandel

Carmel Valley more

8/13/2023 - Central Coast Sharon Likes this wine: NR

Dark intense garnet in the glass. Almost purple. Rich mocha, raspberry, blackberry and black pepper spice on the nose, laced with alcohol. Palate bursting with dark fruit and lingering finish. Best Zin in Monterey and San Benito counties. No offense to anyone else.

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Red

2018 Joullian Pinot Noir

Santa Lucia Highlands more

8/13/2022 - Snoot Doggie Dogg Likes this wine: 88 points

This winery owns about 46 acres in Carmel Valley, with most acreage being dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon. They have a nice little tasting room in Carmel Valley Village that, interestingly, has a façade made to look like a church (though this was never a church – the builders were just going for a cathedral aesthetic). In general, their wines were both decent and affordable, so it is worth a stop if you are in the area.

This particular offering is light ruby in color with a slightly darker core, and it is quite aromatic with a nose that offers mint leaf on the first whiff, followed by ripe red fruit with a distinctively earthy musk and a bit of oaky vanilla. Upon sipping, one is met with a light bodied wine with very high acid. Once the shock of the acid recedes, a supple body with soft tannins is revealed. The attack is quite tart, which is soon met in the midpalate by bright, fresh red cherry, ample tart raspberry, and red plum accompanied by forest floor and a touch of oak. The finish is reasonably long and quite acidic, starting off with red raspberry is soon met by plum, which fades away with a mouth-watering acidity.

This somewhat reminds me of Nielson’s Clone 667 Pinot Noir but more tart: it is light, concentrated, fruity and sunny with a distinctive earthiness. And it’s reasonably priced to boot! Due to the high acid, I recommend enjoying this with some kind of fatty food to mediate the acidity, and it worked quite well with smoked gouda cheese in this regard. I would have given it an 89 and make it on par with Nielson’s 667, but the acidity is a bit harsh, even for a Pinot Noir, so it is out of balance and dominates the other elements of the wine. That being said, it is certainly enjoyable and would make for a good food wine.

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Red

2017 Joullian Zinfandel

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6/11/2022 - Wisco Mel Likes this wine: NR

Blueberry pie, cola and licorice on the nose. Dark fruit... black raspberry, rhubarb, plum with black peppercorn and touch of warm oaky vanilla. Smooth finish

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Red

2017 Joullian Retro Rouge

Carmel Valley Red Blend more

4/13/2022 - Wisco Mel wrote: NR

Plum and dark fruit. Cola, vanilla.
Too young in 2022, forgot to decant. Very tight wine yet

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Red

2015 Joullian Merlot Family Reserve

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3/25/2022 - wineoracle Likes this wine: 90 points

Dark fruit popping from the glass. Blackberries, blueberries, and plum with a slightly tannic finish. Really enjoyed.

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Red

2014 Joullian Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmel Valley more

11/2/2021 - djrobsd wrote: 87 points

Glad I cancelled this wine club. With good aging a cab should be beautiful and this one after 6 years is mediocre at best.

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Red

2014 Joullian Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmel Valley more

10/8/2021 - wino121 wrote: flawed

Vinaigrette…

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Red

2013 Joullian Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve

Carmel Valley more

10/6/2021 - djrobsd wrote: 89 points

At this stage of the game this wine has had plenty of time to mature. The fruits come out a bit more after laying it down for 5 years or longer but this wine still falls flat for the price they charge for it. I cancelled my club membership years ago and have zero regrets.

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Red

2013 Joullian Cabernet Franc Family Reserve

Carmel Valley more

6/4/2021 - leachriscellar Likes this wine: 92 points

Still going strong, nice berry and cedar on the nose. Flavors of spice box and stone fruits. Decant an hour two to help it show through.

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Red

2017 Joullian Syrah Argyle Vineyard

Carmel Valley more

3/21/2021 - ChristieBdorf Likes this wine: 84 points

Pepper on the nose and fruit on palate

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Red

2017 Joullian Merlot Family Reserve

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3/21/2021 - ChristieBdorf wrote: 81 points

Definitely needs more time. Lots of tannins.

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Rosé

2018 Joullian Rosé

Monterey County Rosé Blend more

3/9/2021 - ChristieBdorf Likes this wine: 90 points

I like my rose less dry. This fits the bill.

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White

2017 Joullian Chardonnay Roger Rose

Carmel Valley more

1/13/2021 - ChristieBdorf wrote: 64 points

Hard bite to it

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Red

2015 Joullian Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmel Valley more

10/26/2020 - ChristieBdorf Likes this wine: 87 points

Definitely could have let this cellar longer. Nice berry and little tannins.

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Red

2015 Joullian Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmel Valley more

10/23/2020 - wineoracle wrote: 89 points

Purple almost opaque in the glass. Leather and berries on the nose with a touch of menthol. Plums and under ripe berries with good acidity and firm tannins. Much more old world in style, really enjoyed with pasta e fagioli.

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Red

2014 Joullian Retro Rouge

Carmel Valley Red Blend more

4/15/2020 - Central Coast Sharon Likes this wine: 90 points

In 2019, I included this 2014 vintage as part of my Northern Virginia AWS class. Had planned it for a Fall 2020 class, as well. Alas. Brilliant dark cherry/garnet color. A sweetness and smoothness on the nose of mocha, blueberry, dark plum and spice. Upon opening: deep fruit, spice and leather on the palate. After it opened up, round and juicy on the palate with a blackberry, cherry, cassis finish. Great food wine. Recommend decanting.

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White

2014 Joullian Chardonnay Highland Vineyard

Santa Lucia Highlands more

3/28/2020 - Nat_DP wrote: flawed

Corked

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Red

2014 Joullian Retro Rouge

Carmel Valley Red Blend more

2/28/2020 - Saberist wrote: 89 points

Bold with surprising Cabernet dominates even though it is only 18% Cab S, 5% Cab F. Black cherries, black berry, cherry pit on mid palate, Zin gives it zing w fresh acidity, tannins. Outstanding at the price point.

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Red

1991 Joullian Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmel Valley more

12/29/2019 - SadEdjo wrote: 88 points

very good cork. surprisingly dark although with some bricking. Primary fruit is gone, leaving dark fruit, cedar, soy

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Red

2015 Joullian Merlot Family Reserve

Carmel Valley more

12/16/2019 - Deatzin Does not like this wine: 84 points

I love Merlots, but this was a bit different then the Merlots I enjoy. I’d say it was thin and forgettable... it’s field of taste was nonexistent. I would not recommend this wine.

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Red

2012 Joullian Cabernet Sauvignon Family Reserve

Carmel Valley more

8/11/2019 - mdamato wrote: flawed

This was finished. Flat with an off putting flavor. Should have had this 3 years ago. It went down the drain.

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Red

2013 Joullian Cabernet Sauvignon

Carmel Valley more

8/11/2019 - mdamato wrote: 84 points

Not great, but still acceptable

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