Wine Doctrine
2014

JCB N° 9

Tasted 26 July 2018 Napa / Sonoma · Carneros

2014 base from Carneros. A simple sparkler with white stone a high toned yellow citrus. A straight pop across the palate, with a flinty, pithy finish. Much more of a simple Jack when compared to its Champagne equivalent…

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Fancy-schmancy bottle with Bellagio-esque adornments, and a velvet case to boot (since the bottle is clear glass and hence requires a royal robe to cloak it from the light that stands to harm this…

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2012

JCB Cabernet Sauvignon Nº 10

California · Napa Valley

Red and black currant, cedar, black licorice, and some spice. World's apart from the wah-waahh 2011 version served before it. That said, this 2012 was an average performer. Medium bodied and a little…

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2011

JCB Cabernet Sauvignon Nº 10

California · Napa Valley

Oh 2011, once again you have failed me. It's not a "style;" it's not "palate preference." It's just "not good." Sometimes I feel as though I shouldn't even comment on wines like this. That if I don't…

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