Jessup Cellars

We had a very nice private tasting with Bob who took time to educate us while pouring the wines. One of the most notable things about their private tastings is that they use the correct Riedel glassware for the wines they’re pouring. This out-of-the-way place in Yountville is very charming and have a plethora of well-valued wine, an anomaly in Napa County.

TRL/Staff/Wine = 8/8/7+

2006 Carneros Chardonnay: $38/-/$22

2003 Napa Valley Atlas Peak Merlot: $34/-/$30
Tastes like there’s cab franc blended, but 100% merlot. Green pepper taste exists, but soft.

2002 Mt. Veeder Merlot: $45/-/$42
It has a bit of a spike to it – a bit acidic, but still finishes with a good cranberry flavor.

2001 Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon: $65/-/($50-55)

2002 Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon: $55/-/($55-48)
This one should lay down a while.

2003 Napa Valley Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon: $49/-/($43-45)
All three cabs had a characteristic anise flavor to it that was quite delightful. Whatever you do, don’t decant these.

1996 Atlas Peak Zinfandel: $55/-/$44
Sweet, maraschino cherry taste. Wonderful wine!

2004 Atlas Peak Zinfandel: $35/-/$38

2004 Table for Four Napa Valley: $75/-/$55
This is their flagship wine and their only blended one.
65% Cab; 15% Cab Franc; 15% Merlot; 15% Petit Syrah

2000 Napa Valley Port: $53/-/$40

2004 Napa Valley Port: $38/-/($25-35)