Reviews & Ratings

2007 Jeff Gordon Red Blends or Varietals "Joie de Vivre"

Winery: Jeff Gordon

Vintage: 2007

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Joie de Vivre"

Wine Category: Red Blends or Varietals

Grape blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Syrah

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $61

Cases produced: 245

KWG Score: 88.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: October 28, 2012

Wine Review: This opaque and very dark purple colored wine opens with a black cherry and black licorice like bouquet with hints of oak and black pepper. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a mild milk chocolate with notes of toasty oak and black cherry. I also detected hints of black currant. The finish is dry, shows a little heat and its moderate dusty tannins linger nicely after the wine is gone. This wine would pair well with slow cooked beef brisket or prime rib with sour cream mashed potatoes. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Dedicated to Jeff and Ingrid's daughter who was born in 2007, this exceptional Napa Valley red blend is velvety and pleasing in structure. With a dark ruby color and aromas of blackberry, plum, allspice and vanilla oak, combined with flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, plum and cassis, this wine is very complex on the palate. Decant for maximum flavor.

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