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Jessie’s Grove Petite Sirah, 2005
Wow, I just love petite sirahs grown in the warmer regions of California and fully admit to some bias in my ratings there. This one had great, great distinct flavors of date/prune fruit, cassis, cocoa,...
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Jessie’s Grove Jessence Blanc, 2010
This was a mix of sweet and sour, a food wine, fruit salad with oil taste to it. Link to winemaker. Effective 5/10.Filed under: 2010, Fair, Good, Lodi/Central Valley, White Blend, Winery
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Jessie’s Grove Chardonnay, 2010
This was pure cream/butter on first taste, fruit somewhat masked, and I admit to not understanding their notes. Apple taste was quite distant and secondary. But not bad maloactic and oak. Link to...
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Jessie’s Grove Earth Zin and Fire Zinfandel, 2010
This was dark and harsh, aftertaste, pomegranete and citrus flavor. Some of the non-stellar qualities of Lodi unfortunately. Link to winemaker. Effective 5/10.Filed under: 2010, Fair, Good,...
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Jessie’s Grove Vintner’s Choice Zinfandel, 2006
This was a bright and flowery zin, with artichoke and clove spices, and some noticeable barrel tastes. Link to winemaker. Effective 6/10.Filed under: 2006, Good, Good, Lodi/Central Valley, Winery,...
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Jessie’s Grove Cabernet Sauvignon, 2008
Some of the same tasting notes as their petite sirah: cofee, carob, syrup, chocolate, and positive effects of aging. Link to winemaker. Effective 7/10.Filed under: 2008, Cabernet, Good, Great,...
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Jessie’s Grove Sweet Indulgence, 2007
I did not do these sweet wine last time I visited but I enjoyed these whites. This was strong nut flavor, caramel, and honey, and overall well balanced. Link to winemaker. Effective 8/10.Filed under:...
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Jessie’s Grove Tokay Port, 2009
This was a caramel, orange cream, honeysuckle fortified port with over-the-top sugar. Link to winemaker. Effective 6/10.Filed under: 2009, Dessert/Port, Good, Good, Lodi/Central Valley, Winery
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Jessie’s Grove Sweet Perfection White Port, NV
This was a rugged blend, with ‘bumpy’ taste and palette, harsh, coffee and date flavors. Link to winemaker. Effective 5/10.Filed under: Dessert/Port, Fair, Good, Lodi/Central Valley, Winery
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Jessie’s Grove Zinfandel Port, 2006
A very bright late harvest fortified, with caramel flavor, salt taffy, and strawberry preserves. Still a lot of zinfandel character. Link to winemaker. Effective 7/10.Filed under: Dessert/Port, Good,...
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