J Russian River Valley Sparkling Wines - 90-95 Points!

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Wine Talk by Robert Whitley
December 2, 2009


J Russian River Valley Sparkling Wines
90-95 Points!


J 1997 & 1998 Vintage Brut, Late-Disgorged
J 2001 Vintage Brut
J Brut Rosé NV
J Cuvée 20 Brut NV

J Wine Company — Ideally situated in Sonoma County's Russian River district, J sources exceptional chardonnay and pinot noir for its elegant and riveting bubblies. The winery found another gear when winemaker George Bursick (formerly of Ferrari-Carano) came on board a couple of years ago and buttoned down the sparkling program. The non-vintage Cuvee 20 ($20) and Brut Rose ($35) are among the finest of their type, but the late-disgorged wines (the 1997 and 1998 are both $95) are exceptional and rare. The 2001 extended tirage brut is a steal at $50. Rating: 90-95.