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Steve Jackson

17 wines • 3 followers • 2 following

Lynmar Estate

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2009

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Steve Jackson

8.7

This is a wine that can't really make up its mind what it wants to be, trying to straddle a line between a Meursault-style white Burgundy and a more assertive California-style chardonnay. The result isn't bad. But it's far from great. — 9 years ago

Albert Boxler

Réserve Alsace Gewürztraminer Blend 2011

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Steve Jackson

9.2

Absolutely beautiful nose: white flowers, citrus zest, wet slate, hints of dill. The kind of aromatics you wish you could just sit and take in all night. An off-dry profile gives the citrusy palate a lemon curd character, but there's just a wee bit too much of a vegetal note in the finish. Excellent value and very enjoyable. — 10 years ago

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Copain

"Tous Ensemble" North Coast Rosé of Pinot Noir 2014

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Steve Jackson

9.0

Excellent as always. More mineral-forward than I recall from past years, with a nice chalky dryness. Very soft fruit, good acidity, and nicely refreshing. — 10 years ago

Gary Farrell

Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

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Steve Jackson

8.9

Steve had this 9 years ago

Littorai

The Pivot Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

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Steve Jackson

9.1

A little more focused on fruit than is often the case with Littorai, but there are lots of nice, subtle savory notes. Rhubarb and black cherry predominate in the nose, but there's a noticeable subtext of sage, cedar chest and a little tar to balance things out. Fruit is even more prominent on the palate, with the black cherry notes leading the way. Well-rounded tannin and moderate acidity provide a silky feel and pleasing zest in the finish. — 10 years ago

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Littorai

Vin Gris Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir Rosé 2014

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Steve Jackson

9.2

Beautiful. Bright melon and citrus, perfectly balanced palate. — 10 years ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2008

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Steve Jackson

9.1

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Domaine Huet

Clos du Bourg Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2011

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Steve Jackson

9.0

Steve had this 10 years ago

Weingut Schwaab-Kiebel

Erdener Treppchen Spätlese Riesling 1995

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Steve Jackson

9.0

Wonderfully complex nose, bursting with melon, lime and herbs. Semi-sweet, citrusy plate, moderately oily mouthfeel, lemony finish. — 10 years ago

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Sybille Kuntz

Kabinett Trocken Mosel Riesling 2012

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Steve Jackson

8.8

Steve had this 10 years ago