5/10/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

I had some people mention in another wine group that this was peak, but I had the opposite experience. Improved over 24 hours. Really wonderful. I think this has years left.

5/10/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

as typical, takes a bit to open. very nice qpr and glad it's back!!!

5/10/2024 - Jahersh wrote:

pretty dead unfortunately, minimal acidity, like fermented apple juice.

5/6/2024 - Jahersh wrote:

Very nice. See prev TN.

5/6/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

fantastic as usual. Delicious. Not cloying. Great balance and mix of flavors.

5/6/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

this was nice. a bit more floral than I expected, good balance but not as acidic as I usually like my rieslings.

4/27/2024 - Jahersh wrote:

Big wine. Over the top fruit, but expected. Not my style but good with a rich meat.

4/26/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Really nice. See previous TN.

4/26/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

This is probably my favorite shiran red wine (that I've had). Great balance, perfect fruit, judicious oak. Med to full body. Good structure.

4/26/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

This is really good. Oak felt but really perfect amount, baking spice and vanilla, nice fruit. Impressive.

4/26/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Nice, good balance of acid and fruit.

4/26/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Awesome. Love it. Probably peak.

4/17/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Very enjoyable. Med+ acid, citrus and stone fruit. Nice length finish.

4/17/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

This was really quite good. Med body, nice balanced fruit (blackberry, maybe some raspberry), smokiness. Never had a chambourcin before, but drinking very nicely although did improve with a bit of air.

4/3/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Delicious. Bright and tart, high acid, stone fruits.

3/31/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Excellent for the price. Nice fruit, enough acid. Drink now and probably within 12-24 hours of opening (even in fridge).

3/29/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Good and enjoyable, but a bit expensive.

3/20/2024 - Jahersh wrote:

This bottle was OK. Tasted a bit stewed, muddled fruit. Not bad but not what I had previously tasted. Hopefully just bottle variation and not affected by mevushal.

3/20/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Interesting. On opening, tasted mostly oak with little fruit and thought it was mostly dead. Hours later, fruit really picked up and was quite balanced and enjoyable. Great qpr.

3/11/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

very good. probably needs a little longer in the bottle. very "juicy" with bright fruit, good balance.

3/5/2024 - Jahersh wrote:

wasn't sure what to expect as I've never had a nj CF before. Well made, light/med body, good balance, had a slight astringency underneath the dark fruit which was a bit weird, not sure if this would improve with age.

3/5/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Wow. Loved this. Great within an hour of opening, probably better after 24 hours, but was still very fresh after close to 48 hrs. Bright sweet red fruit, vanilla, concentrated, long finish.

2/26/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Really wonderful wine (purchased in Israel). Dark fruit, bramble, leather, nice finish. Easy to drink with medium acidity and tannins.

2/26/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Good CS. In drinking window. I think I prefer the Alex, but more acidic and balanced than the Napa.

2/23/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Really wonderful. Expensive and only available at the winery, but unique for kosher. Crisp, moderately acidic, some ripe honey dew, citrus/lemon, and a creaminess (? oak aged) which really added to the mouthfeel.

2/12/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

this was nice; easy drinking, fruity but not over the top, med body, low/med acidity, not tannic. A drink now wine and crowd pleaser.

2/12/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Still good, but fruit and acid may be fading a bit.

2/4/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Drink now wine. pretty nice, good balance, not over the top fruit, not complex. easy drinking and enjoyable.

2/1/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

This was surprisingly pretty good; never had dolcetto, pretty tannic, but good fruit, medium+body, good food fine.

1/31/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

It was an easy to drink wine, restrained fruit and a bit unidimensional but balanced.

1/31/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Enjoyed it and did almost direct comparison with another southern rhone. Great fruit and balance. Fell apart after about 36 hours. Would probably drink now and next few years.

1/31/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Loved it; exactly the style I love. Typical notes, dark fruit, earthy, mushroom. However, the structure felt a bit light, and tannins were pretty integrated, so this felt like it's in its currently in its peak window. I don't think this will be a very long lasting yon figeac.

1/1/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

excellent. see previous TN.

1/1/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Loved it. Not cloying, great acid, tons of sweet fruit, apricot, honey.

1/1/2024 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

absolute wow. This is showing no signs of fading, and honestly tasted young. Probably not even peak. I am no expert, but this could easily go another5+ years. For the price I bought it, incredible QPR. I wish I had more bottles. Layered, black fruit, mushroom, forest floor. Delicious. I was burned by a prominent reviewer from many years ago (2018?) so I wish I had kept my earlier bottles longer.

12/25/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

impressive for the price. No (yet?) chamomile/tea notes to me, but great balance of fruit/acidity.

12/25/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

delicious; has a deeper quality and taste than many other "dessert"/ late harvest wines. See other TNs for details.

12/10/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Really fantastic, layered CS, minimal aeration needed. Likely in its peak window imho.

12/10/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

delicious, great balance. Typical style and tasting notes.

12/4/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Good oaky chardonnay. Not over the top, but definitely that style.

12/4/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

This is very good for the price. Maybe a touch too much oak on the palate, but good balance overall. Definitely in its window and not likely meant for longer term aging.

11/21/2023 - Jahersh wrote:

it was fair/good. Interesting floral nose. Fair acid and not flabby, but fruit was a bit muted at all temps. Not sure if due to age or just the wine or varietal. I was happy to try it.

11/13/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

I really liked this; definitely prominent grenache notes, juicy, but well balanced and immensely drinkable.

11/9/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Loved it.

11/9/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

Excellent and very ready to drink. 30 min of air.

10/31/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

really enjoyed, easy drinking, light tannins, good fruit but balanced. Was able to get for ~$22 which is a very good qpr.

10/23/2023 - Jahersh wrote:

Not exactly my typical style; not a fruit bomb but definitely more "new world" fruit. I thought it was nice, wife did not enjoy. I've never had argaman, so not sure how it affected the blend, but there were not alot of layers to unpack.

10/13/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

delicious, old world, med body, low/med dark fruit, floral, earthy. Med length finish. Really nice.

10/4/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

I think this is in peak/drinking window; has many years left, but only needed ~15-30 min of air. Deep dark red fruit, a hint of smokiness, lots of forest floor. Really wonderful wine.

10/2/2023 - Jahersh Likes this wine:

beautiful wine. great color amber gold, viscous. Don't drink too cold as flavors are muted on the palate. Amazing nose, lots of peach, lychee, maybe a hint of petrol (but not as much as I would have liked), acid is good and not overbearing. Moderate+ length finish.