90 Points & Best Buy! - Wine Enthusiast for J 2009 Pinot Gris, California
Wine Enthusiast
August 2010
90 Points & Best Buy!
Highly Recommended! - Miami Herald for J 2009 Pinot Gris, California
FRED TASKER, Miami Herald
June 10, 2010
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Truly Exceptional Pinot Noir! - PinotFile for J Vineyards 2007 Barrel 16 Pinot Noir
Prince of Pinot, William Gaffney MD , PinotFile
JUNE 8, 2010, VOLUME 8, ISSUE 16
Nicely composed array of aromas including red berries and cherries, sassafras and oak spices. Wow!
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Recommended & Best Golden Value - PinotFile for J Vineyards 2007 RRV Chardonnay!
The Prince of Pinot, Rusty Gaffney , PinotFile
May 24, 2010
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Exceptional! - Dan Berger for J 2009 Pinot Gris, California
Dan Berger, Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences
April 29, 2010
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"Sparkling Sweepstake Winner" - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010 for J Brut Rose NV!
Scott & Bob Fraser - winejudging.com, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010 - winejudging.com
January 11, 2010
Best of Class Judges' Choice
"Sparkling Sweepstake Winner"
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010!
"Gold Medal" - San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010 for J Vineyards 2007 RRV Chardonnay!
Scott & Bob Fraser - winejudging.com, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2010 - winejudging.com
January 11, 2010
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90 Points - Wine News for J Cuvee 20 Brut NV!
Tasters' Choice Selection, Wine News
Jan/Feb 2010
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92 Points - Wine News for J Brut Rose NV!
Tasters' Choice Selection, Wine News
Jan/Feb 2010
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94 Points - Wine Enthusiast for J Vineyards 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir!
Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast
December 31, 2009
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3 Stars - Chicago Tribune for J Cuvee 20 Brut NV!
Bill Daley, Chicago Tribune
December 30, 2009
Toast 2010 with California bubbly!
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2009 Best California Value Pinot Noirs - PinotFile for 2007 J Vineyards RRV Pinot Noir
The Prince of Pinot, Rusty Gaffney , PinotFile
VOLUME 8, ISSUE 8 - December 24, 2009
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92 Points - Wine Enthusiast for J Vineyards 2007 Robert Thomas Vineyard Pinot Noir!
Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast
December 31, 2009
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"I Truly Love the J Brut Rose" - Sparkling Wine Profile by Examiner.com!
Kris Chislett, Examiner.com (Jacksonville Wine Examiner)
December 9, 2009
The key to this wine is subtlety. Beautifully delicate on the nose. Fresh aromas of peach and strawberry with faint toasty notes. Citrus flavors come through a little more on the palate, hints of tropical fruit, raspberry, red apple, a really elegant wine. I truly love the J Brut Rosé. It isn't over the top. It's one of the best sparklers I've tasted coming out of CA.
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90 Points - Wine Review On-Line for J 2000 Vintage Brut!
Gerald D. Boyd, Wine Review On-Line
December 1, 2009
Dry, with good fruit, excellent acidity and 12.5% alcohol, this is a first-rate sparkling wine.
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90 Points - Wine Review On-Line for J Vineyards 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir!
Gerald D. Boyd, Wine Review On-Line
December 1, 2009
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Exceptional - Dan Berger for J Vineyards 2007 Robert Thomas Vineyard Pinot Noir!
Dan Berger, Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences
November 19, 2009
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J NV Cuvee 20, A Sparkling Choice - Martha Stewart Living!
Matt Lee and Ted Lee, Martha Stewart Living
November 2009
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91 Points - Burghound for J Vineyards 2007 Robert Thomas Vineyard Pinot Noir!
Allen Meadows, Burghound
4th Quarter 2009, Issue 36
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90 Points - Wine Review Online for J Vineyards 2007 RRV Chardonnay!
Paul Lukacs, Wine Review Online
October 13, 2009
This winery rarely fails to hit its mark. Well-known for its graceful, refined sparklers, its still wines tend to be equally good.
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100 Perfect Pours - Robb Report for J Vineyards 2007 RRV Chardonnay!
Brett Anderson, Robb Report
October 2009
2009 Hosts Guide of the Robb Report!
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90 Points & 1 Star - Connoisseurs' Guide to CA Wine for J Vineyards 2007 RRV Pinot Noir
Connoisseurs' Guide to CA Wine
October 2009
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91 Points - Anthony Dias Blue Reviews for J Vineyards 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir!
Anthony Dias Blue , The Tasting Panel
October 2009
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92 Points - Anthony Dias Blue Reviews for J Vineyards 2007 Robert Thomas Vineyard Pinot Noir!
Anthony Dias Blue , The Tasting Panel
October 2009
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FOUR STARS - Restaurant Wine for J Vineyards 2007 RRV Chardonnay!
Restaurant Wine
September 2009, Issue 131 & 132
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Exceptional! Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences for J NV Cuvee 20
Dan Berger, Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences
September 10, 2009
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92 Points - Wine Spectator Insider for J Vineyards 2007 RRV Pinotage!
Wine Spectator
August 26, 2009
Dark, dense and concentrated, with spicy, peppery, floral aromas reminiscent....
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90 Points - Wine Review On Line - J Vineyards 2008 RRV Pinot Gris
Paul Lukacs, Wine Review On Line
August 18, 2009
This youthful rendition from J Vineyards is a great example.
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90 Points - California Grapevine for J Vineyards 2007 RRV Chardonnay!
Nick Ponomareff, California Grapevine
August - September 2009
Very highly recommended.
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90 Points - California Grapevine for J Vineyards 2007 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir!
Nick Ponomareff, California Grapevine
August-September 2009
Very highly recommended!
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91 Points - California Grapevine for J Vineyards 2007 Robert Thomas Vineyard Pinot Noir!
Nick Ponomareff, California Grapevine
August - September 2009
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95 Points & Editor’s Choice - Wine Enthusiast
Steve Heimoff, Wine Enthusiast
July 2009
A great California bubbly, right up at the top.
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91 Points - Wine Review On-line for J 2006 RRV Pinot Noir
Gerald D. Boyd , Wine Review On-line
June 9, 2009
Featured Wine!
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Laurie Daniel for the Mercury News: Pink outside the box — recommended J Vineyards 2008 Vin Gris
Laurie Daniel , Mercury News
June 2009
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Red, White and Brut: Inaugural Bubblies Best Value - Wall Street Journal
DOROTHY J. GAITER AND JOHN BRECHER, Wall Street Journal
Saturday/Sunday, January 10-11, 2009
Millions will gather in Washington this month for the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States, and many of them will attend fancy parties.Our suggestion: Open a fine bottle of American bubbly. Which one? We tasted dozens to answer that question. In order to find a good, widely distributed American bubbly to suggest as an inauguration celebration wine, we tasted dozens that cost less than $50.
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95 Points & Editors' Choice - Wine Enthusiast for J 2000 Vintage Brut
S. H. , Wine Enthusiast
December 31, 2008
A great California bubbly, right up at the top.
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93 Points - Wine Enthusiast for J 1998 Vintage Brut, Late-Disgorged
S.H., Wine Enthusiast
December 2008
A more scoury edge....
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90 Points - Wine Enthusiast for J Cuvee 20 Brut NV
S.H. , Wine Enthusiast
December 31, 2008
With mid-summer comes the annual release of J’s nonvintage Cuvée 20. This year’s bottling is richer than last year’s, and offers broad citrus, raspberry, vanilla and yeasty brioche flavors. The wine feels clean, vibrant and smooth. —S.H.
91 Points - Wine News for J Brut Rose NV
Steve Pitcher, Wine News
December/January 2008-09
California's Best Wines of 2008
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91 Points - Wine Enthusiast for J 2006 Russian River Chardonnay
S.H., Wine Enthusiast
November 2008
A fine wine that shows the classic structure of Russian River Chardonnay....
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91 Points for J 2000 Vintage Brut Magnum - Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine
November 2008
We have come to expect a little more depth and refinement in sparkling wines produced in the 1.5 liter format, and, while this eminently enjoyable wine shows fine balance and a good bit of richness, it is largely undistinguishable from its equally successful 750 ml. counterpart.
90 Points - Burghound for J 2006 Nicole's Vineyard Pinot Noir
Allen Meadows, Burghound.com
October 2008
Allen finds Nicole’s Vineyard Pinot Noir "a touch more elegance as the spiced red berry fruit aromas are quite airy and pure..." 90 Points
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92 Points - Wine Spectator for J 1998 Vintage Brut, Late-Disgorged
Tim Fish, Wine Spectator
September 8, 2008
Tasting Highlights: California Sparkling Wine: Rich and distinctive, with elegant, well-structured apple, citrus zest and spice flavors.
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90 Points & Best Buy - Wine & Spirits Magazine for J 2007 RRV Pinot Gris!
Joshua Greene, Wine & Spirits Magazine
August 2009
Year's best Pinot Gris!
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Five Stars & Exceptional! - Restaurant Wine for J 2007 RRV Pinot Gris
Restaurant Wine
June 2008, Issue #124
Exceptional! Supple and unusually complex in style; a full bodied well balanced wine, with a very long finish, tasting of roasted nut, pear, peach, honey, and nectarine.
94 Points - Wine News for J 2006 Robert Thomas Pinot Noir
Wine News
June/July 2008
A slick-textured mouth-feel imparts delicate flavors of pure cherry fruit with mineral-like flintiness.
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92 Points - Wine News for J 2006 Nicole’s Vineyard Pinot Noir
Wine News
June/July 2008
Mixed aromas of black earth, cinnamon and orange zest.
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92 Points - Wine News for J 2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Wine News
June/July 2008
Light cherry and cinnamon aromas with a hint of citrus peel.
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90 Points - The Tasting Panel for J 2005 Nicole's Vineyards Pinot Noir
Anthony Dias Blue, The Tasting Panel
May 2008
J's top pinot noir ....
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92 Points - Wine News for J 1999 Vintage Brut
Wine News
December 2007 / January 2008
Bakery aromas with almond, pecan and pear accents....
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92 Points - Wine News for J 1997 Vintage Brut, Late-Disgorged
Wine News
December 2007 / January 2008
Fresh lemon zest aromas with notes of croissant....
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Five Stars & Exceptional! - Restaurant Wine for J 2006 RRV Pinot Gris
Restaurant Wine
October 2007, Issue #119 & #120
Delicately flavored, yet full bodied and well balanced....
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90 Points - Burghound for J Vineyards 2007 Barrel 16 Pinot Noir!
Allen Meadows, Burghound
October 2009, 4th Quarter, Issue 36
A deeply pitched nose of plum, violet and cassis aromas slide gracefully into supple....
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