Wine Enthusiast's "Our Favorite Things to do in Napa Valley"

The June 2007 issue of Wine Enthusiast includes the article "55 Napa Valley Favorites". The editors and writers recommend a visit to Jarvis in the article on page 25, we could not agree more!
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Colorado Wine News
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon

The Colorado Wine News April - June 2007 Volume 17, No. 1
The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, $85, spent 20 months in new French oak and opens with cedar, rhubarb, bell pepper, currant, and plum. All repeat as juicy, lively flavors laced with very fine tannin and nice tannin rather than finish it just sits on and clings to the palate and has good, persistent presence. Well put together. Very tasty.

McMillin's Picks
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon

Rated 1st place in Red wine group with Price range "Unlimited". Also rated "Best Wine".

Takes Silver at Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver Medal Winner

Takes Silver at Dallas Morning News Competition
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver Medal Winner

Rated by Beverage Testing Institute
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon

91 points "Exceptional"

Deep garnet black color. Dill pickle, green pepper, white clay, and currant aromas. A supple entry leads to a rich, smooth, dry-yet fruity full body of ripe currant and dried cassis fruit, delicate, spice, and a touch of smoky minerality. Finishes with a long, completely balanced fruit, nut, and tannin fade.

Rated by WineReviewOnline.com
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon

A delicious rendering of Cabernet from a great vintage, this shows plenty of depth and length. However, it is frankly not all that tough to achieve deep, persistent flavors from Cabernet in Napa in a good growing season. What is most impressive about this wine is that it shows real intricacy and delicacy. The fruit notes show tinges of blackberries, black cherries, and red currants, with lovely little accents of tobacco leaf, woodsmoke and spices. The tannins are equal to the job of structuring the fruit, but don't do so at the cost of any hardness or dryness in the finish, which is fresh and pure thanks to plenty of bright acidity. Simply put: A thoroughbred. 92 Michael Franz

Award recieved at Critics Challange
2002 Cabernet Sauvignon

Winner of "Critcs Award"

Rated by WineReviewOnline.com
2001 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve

I had lost touch with the Jarvis wines for several vintages before recently tasting this bottling and the straight 2002 Cabernet, and both made me regret the lapse. This shows exceptional aromatic complexity and very impressive dimension on the palate, with lots of toasty, smoky, spicy notes working very nicely with a core of fruit recalling blackberries and black currants. Although this hardly lacks for fruit intensity, there's a certain (welcome) restraint to the character of the fruit that makes this tougher to peg as a Napa Cab than most wines from the region. 92 Michael Franz

Rated by Beverage Testing Institute
2005 Chardonnay Reserve Finch Hollow

94 points "Exceptional" - Highest rated Chardonnay of the year.

Deep golden-straw hue. Rich, buttery baked apple aromas have an expensive oak accent. A generous entry leads a lush, full-bodied palate with opulent, intense flavors. Acidity lends some balance to the hefty frame. Extremely flavorful and lengthy finish. An exotic show wine to drink in youth.

Award recieved at Critics Challenge
2005 Chardonnay Reserve Finch Hollow

Winner of "Critics Award"

Rated by Beverage Testing Institute
2005 Chardonnay Reserve

89 points "Highly Recommended"

Brilliant golden-straw hue. Ripe pear and sweet citrus aromas have a rich, toasted vanilla accent. A rich entry leads a weighty, full-bodied palate with a viscous quality. A very big wine with prominent alcohol that covers up the ripe varietal fruit. Lengthy, warming finish. Drink now.

Rated by Beverage Testing Institute
2002 Lake William

92 points "Exceptional"

Brilliant ruby red hue. Cigar, black currant, cherry and sage aromas. Medium-full with very good to excellent concentration, this has layers of rich, ripe black currant and cherry fruit, ample oak and a lengthy, complex finish with excellent persistence of fruit, lively acidity and youthful tannins. Quite elegant, time will bring out greater complexities.

Award recieved at Critics Challenge
2002 Lake William

Winner of "Critics Award"

Takes Gold at Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2002 Lake William

Gold Medal Winner

Takes Gold at Dallas Morning News Competition
2002 Lake William

Gold Medal Winner

Takes Bronze at the Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2002 Cabernet Franc

Bronze Medal Winner

High honors at Vino Challenge
2002 Cabernet Franc

Awarded "Best of Show"

Rated by Beverage Testing Institute
2002 Cabernet Franc

93 points "Exceptional"

Brilliant ruby red hue. Black currant, peppercorn, maple and vanilla aromas. Medium-full with very good concentration, this is an exquisite offering with ripe fruit that coats the palate and a lengthy, beautifully structured finish with lively acidity, refined tannins and stylish oak. Quite impressive, this is another grand success with this varietal from this first-rate estate.

Takes Bronze at Finger Lakes International Wine Competition
2003 Merlot

Bronze Medal Winner

Rated by Beverage Testing Institute
2003 Merlot

91 points "Exceptional"

Garnet purple black color. Rich aromas of roasted nuts, toffee, vanilla cream, and berry pastry with frosting. A plush, supple entry leads to a vibrant fruity medium-full body with gobs of sweet plum and blackberry fruit, caramel, vanilla, smoky oak, black peppercorns, and delicate spices. Finishes with a long sweet jammy berry and vanilla fade. Great balance and delicious flavor.

Rated by Beverage Testing Institute
2003 Merlot

90 points "Exceptional"

Deep, saturated blackish-ruby hue. High toned black cherry and dill aromas show a lavish American oak accent. A lean entry leads a robust, full-bodied palate with grippy tannins and prominent acidity. A youthful, flashy "show-Merlot," with a lengthy finish. Drinking very well now.