Coravin some of this tonight. Usually when I have opened Jarvis I have opened the bottle and Frank an ounce or two then corked for the next day to let it open better.
This was smooth within 5-minutes of being poured. Well balanced. Drinking without food, but can tell it would pair nicely with food. Tasting notes say past peak, this is the one bottle I had from my trip in 2012, but wow. Classic Bordeaux style wine. Perhaps it was a bit brighter a couple of years ago, but this is smooth, a bit earthy with a hint of fruit on the finish. Agree with earlier review - tastes better than the nose.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
Bought at the winery (which must be seen). Drank much better than expected. Medium body and cold but rich cherry chocolate cola flavors. Better on the palate than on the nose. Widely enjoyed at the table.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No
/ Comment
9/12/2020 - Rocking Red Likes this wine: 88 Points
Smooth and enjoyable but definitely not worth saving any longer...
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
4/19/2020 - shaffej wrote: 91 Points
Thinning out...time to drink
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/13/2020 - ferronferron Likes this wine:
Coravin some of this tonight. Usually when I have opened Jarvis I have opened the bottle and Frank an ounce or two then corked for the next day to let it open better.
This was smooth within 5-minutes of being poured. Well balanced. Drinking without food, but can tell it would pair nicely with food. Tasting notes say past peak, this is the one bottle I had from my trip in 2012, but wow. Classic Bordeaux style wine. Perhaps it was a bit brighter a couple of years ago, but this is smooth, a bit earthy with a hint of fruit on the finish. Agree with earlier review - tastes better than the nose.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
11/23/2016 - Topper wrote: 92 Points
Bought at the winery (which must be seen). Drank much better than expected. Medium body and cold but rich cherry chocolate cola flavors. Better on the palate than on the nose. Widely enjoyed at the table.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
1/29/2016 - cjack1111 wrote: 91 Points
Hammer and Hensing
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/17/2013 - RMundell Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/21/2013 - Remymartin wrote: 89 Points
Always count on quality w Jarvis. Hints of pepper. A little light on the palate. Very good
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
2/26/2013 - Wine Box wrote: 87 Points
Good not great. Perhaps young but it is a meritage. A little disappointing for a Jarvis at this price. I have several more so I have not given up.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
10/13/2012 - Lee Fining wrote: 90 Points
Dry red wine with refined tannins.
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
6/13/2012 - Ephayley Likes this wine:
Tasted at winery; Jarvis' version of Pinot Noir
1st tasting: cinnamon, mild, smooth
2nd: Swiss Miss cocoa mix
Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment