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January 11th, 2012
JC Cellars Back in the Zin Saddle Again
Here is Tim Fish of the Wine Spectators latest blog post. Posted January 11, 2012 Winemaker Jeff Cohn was the man behind Rosenblum’s stellar Zinfandels during that winery’s heyday, so when he launched his own winery, JC Cellars, he focused almost exclusively on Syrah and other Rh&oc...

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Tasting Notes Archive

2007 Smoke & Mirrors Red Wine

Aromas of sweet pipe tobacco, blackberry/cherry flavors with hints of dates and figs.

 (SOLD OUT)
2007 'Boules' Viognier

French Viognier project, 50% Condrieu and 50% Seysseul, collaborated with my friend Francois Villard.

Minerally oriented, with dried apricots, dried peaches and honey. Only 50 case production.
2007 Broken Compass

Blueberries, black cherries, black licorice and chocolate. SOLD OUT

93 points Wine Advocate

92 points Wine Spectator

96 points Connoisseurs' Guide
2007 Fess Parker's Vineyard Syrah

Incredibly lush palate, multi-layered sweet tannins.

93 points Wine Advocate

91 points Wine Spectator

 
2007 Iron Hill Vineyard Zinfandel

Loamy earth, blackberry jam, wild raspberries with a subtle touch of lavender.

94 points Wine Advocate
2007 Musci Vineyard Syrah

Beautiful sweet mid-palate, delicate smoky aspects.

92 points Wine Advocate

91 points Connoisseurs' Guide
2007 Smoke & Mirrors 1.5L

Sweet pipe tobacco, crushed peppercorns and roasted red pepper.
2007 Stagecoach Vineyard Marsanne

Serious concentration, loads of character.  Candle wax, bitter almond and hints of clover.

93 points Wine Advocate
2007 Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Petite Sirah

Blue and black fruits, cinnamon, coffee.

92 points Wine Advocate

92 points Wine Spectator
2007 Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Petite Sirah

Opaque in color with flavors of blackberry and Australian licorice.

92 points Wine Advocate
2007 Sweetwater Springs Vineyard Zinfandel

Briery aromas of wild raspberry and blueberry.

Wine Advocate 92 points

Wine Spectator 92 points
2007 The First Date

Honey & spiced peach cobbler, full-bodied and backed up with a core of minerality.  75% Roussanne, 25% Marsanne.

92 points Wine Spectator
2007 The Impostor

Roasted earth, crème de cassis, smoked venison.

94 points Wine Advocate

90 points Wine Spectator