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J. Scott Cellars 2010 Mistelle Petite Sirah (Rogue Valley)

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Price $24

Capturing the dense essence of Petite Sirah, this marries deep berry flavor to a highlight of Bourbon-soaked chocolate. It’s not overly sweet, but it’s definitely a dessert wine. — P.G. (3/1/2013)

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J. Scott Cellars 2008 Pinot Blanc

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Price $14

Dry, delicate, with a fine-tuned palate suggestive of a German wine, this lovely Pinot Blanc mixes citrus and pear in the body, and rolls into a graceful finish with juicy acidity. The length and mouthfeel are European; the fruit definitely New World. — P.G. (10/1/2010)

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J. Scott Cellars 2008 Viognier (Rogue Valley)

Price $18

Though it is listed at 14.2% alcohol, this is a pretty wine, with feminine grace rather than masculine muscle. Floral and fresh, it smells like fresh lemons and white peaches and flavors follow right along in that same vein. Balanced and polished, it shows exemplary winemaking skills on the part of Jonathan Scott Oberlander. — P.G. (10/1/2010)

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J. Scott Cellars 2011 Sauvignon Blanc (Rogue Valley)

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Price $17

Crisp and glossy, this refreshing, stainless-steel Sauvignon Blanc has the appropriate varietal flavors of fresh herb, sweet grass, lime and grapefruit. The flavors of citrus and herb are in perfect balance and complement each other perfectly. — P.G. (3/1/2013)

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J. Scott Cellars 2010 Grenache (Rogue Valley)

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Price $26

Quite dark and dense, generous and ripe, this Grenache offers a mix of red and black fruits. The flavors continue onto a finish that’s rich with kirsch and coffee. — P.G. (3/1/2013)

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J. Scott Cellars 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Rogue Valley)

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Price $27

Rogue Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has yet to carve out any sort of reputation for itself, and has been prone to herbaceous, even vegetal fruit with aggressively rough tannins. Winemaker Jonathan Oberlander has gone a ways toward taming them, rounding out the fruit, and crafting a complete and satisfying wine. Its best feature is the nose, complex, varietal and… — P.G. (10/1/2010)

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J. Scott Cellars 2008 Syrah (Rogue Valley)

Price $22

Aromas of spice cake, licorice, moist earth, pie cherries and kirsch, with flavors that follow suit. A luxurious wine, bursting with flavor, tannic and just a bit pruney. This is a love it or hate it style; you pick. — P.G. (10/1/2011)

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J. Scott Cellars 2010 Petite Sirah (Rogue Valley)

Price $27

Here is a full-throttle mouthful of brambly berry fruit, with generous accents of dried herb and underbrush. The melding of fruit and herb is perfect, with clean, polished tannins. — P.G. (3/1/2013)

Most Reviewed Designations

Blanc de Noirs Del Rio Vineyard Mistelle Susan's Vineyard

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Grenache Petite Sirah Pinot Blanc Pinot Noir Pinot Noir Blanc Roussanne Sauvignon Blanc Syrah Viognier

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