Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

I went to Covert to taste the Nicholas Jones Sleeping Lady. I have two vintages (14 & 16) in my collection but have never had one. I bought on recommendation from @Paul T HB.

I had hoped to try their 2023 but they are still tasting their 2019. Per my host, they hold back their Sleeping Lady awhile longer to age further in bottle.

This 2019 was the best in the tasting. It demonstrated to me that I could open my 14 or 16 or continue to hold awhile longer.

I would say that the Nicholas Jones demonstrate more depth & character over the Covert. — 4 days ago

Andy Thomson

9.0

Soft. Still drinking we’ll — 3 years ago

with Cheryl

Ron R

9.1

We purchased a case from the winery. This is a subtle expression of chard. Bridges the divide between Napa opulence and steely burgs. Nice zippy nose, which presents grapefruits and white flowers. Palate displays lemon, with a wisp of sage. A hint of oak is also evident. Drink these now. — 6 years ago

with Anne-marie

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

This was a nice Cabernet Franc. I enjoyed the style of the Nicholson Jones slightly better than the coverts. Although the overall style is similar. It was smooth, elegant and consistent wire to wire. But again, just never popped like I felt it should. — 4 days ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Julien Fayard makes the Covert. He worked with Philippe Melka for yrs before going out on his own. Julien also makes the Nicholson Jones wines.

I went to taste’s the Nicolson Jones wines but they set up the coverts for me. My host said they upgraded me.

The Covert wines are spendy. North of $225 at the winery. This is my first experience having them.

Having said that, most of the 23 Napa reds show amazingly beautiful fruit. This had that. These are really soft and nicely layered but they just didn’t stand up-out at their price point. For me, just not compelling.

This was slightly better & showed a bit more but rounding up to 94. Definitely, shows the herbal sage on the nose. — 4 days ago

Dennis Kellison

9.0

A real favorite..,their process is the best — 5 years ago

with Karen

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Julien Fayard makes the Covert. He worked with Philippe Melka for yrs before going out on his own. Julien also makes the Nicholson Jones wines.

I went to taste’s the Nicolson Jones wines but they set up the coverts for me. My host said they upgraded me.

The Covert wines are spendy. North of $250 at the winery. This is my first experience having them.

Having said that, most of the 23 Napa reds show amazingly beautiful fruit. This had that. These are really soft and nicely layered but they just didn’t stand up-out at their price point. For me, just not compelling. — 4 days ago

CG

9.2

I didn’t know I liked Chardonnay until I drank this. — 2 years ago

Adrienne Davis

9.8

I really like this rosé. Dry and easy. Linda Nicholson liked it. Recommended by Austin at Wine and cheese merchant — 3 years ago

Laura Purdy

8.9

So much blueberry. Whoa — 7 years ago