Jb Neufeld, Cabernet Sauvignon, Yakima Valley

Showed pretty similar to the last bottle a year ago. Tannin still prominent but not overwhelming, classic Cab notes that are about the perfect ripeness, with just a hint of Cab "green-ness". Unlike the previous note, this only lasted an hour and a half at the dinner table, so I didn't get to see any evolution. In any case, this was a great accompaniment to grill NY strips and potato salad. Really enjoyed this and wish I had some more, …

2017 vintage

On pop and pour, the nose is surprisingly open. Cassis, graphite, thyme. Just a hint of fig/fig jam. Overall smells like this wine is just barely out of its baby phase. Still heavy, coating tannins and medium plus acid--the wine is punishing to drink on its own right now. But the potential is clear: a classic cabernet with the right amount of greenery for a cigar box note in the future. On day two, now this smells like a nice, …

2017 vintage

Recent auction purchase. 1st of 2 bottles. Been hearing about this producer on the WineBerserkers board for a while now but hadn't tried any yet, so this was my first experience with JB Neufeld. I had pretty high expectations based on the buzz there, and I have to say that my expectations were met, if not exceeded. This had everything I enjoy from quality CS - good Cab character, balance, judicious use of oak, and perfect ripeness. Tannin was not …

2017 vintage

My last bottle with the wax top... hopefully. The wine is delicious and likely at peak, cassis, cocoa, spice, fully integrated tannins. In a beautiful spot, Plenty of life remaining. Thoroughly enjoyed at Thanksgiving.

2011 vintage

Still young. Decanted and it seemed to hit its stride on day 2. Can’t wait to see how the is ages further. Such a great product at a great price.

2017 vintage

Medium body. Red fruited. A little sweet vanilla. Seemed green on end.

2017 vintage

No detailed notes, but this is a balanced delicious cab with plenty of life ahead of it.

2017 vintage

I took this to a "nice" (expensive) restaurant in San Francisco. And you'd imagine nicer places would have appropriate glassware, but not this place. So even though my enjoyment of this wine could have been much greater with a good sized Bordeaux stem (really, these little glasses the restaurant had were a JOKE) I'm just giving the wine the same score as the last bottle. The 93 point wine was in there someplace. I guess live and learn.

2017 vintage

Delicious.

2017 vintage

Tasted after 2 hours of air. Dark currents. Dark ruby color, almost opaque. Currents and plums. The sour notes balance against nicely against the fruit. Still a young wine that needs some time. Plenty of lift on the mid palate. Starting to come together after a few hours of air.

2017 vintage

Corked. Sad. But it happens....

2017 vintage

Drinking nicely. Well balanced fruit and savory notes. No notes and don’t remember details but very happy I have more of these.

2017 vintage

I didn't take any notes, but concur with the last several tasters - this is well balanced and should age well. Approachable today with some air.

2017 vintage

Brother in Town Lot's of Wines!!!; 6/26/2021-7/4/2021 : Blueberries, dust, mineral, wood and earth. Very elegant effort overall and should age for another five plus years. 91 points

2017 vintage

Decanted 3 hours and drank over the evening. Pretty wound up at first, but really started show with some time. Agree with the other notes - classic cab and great QPR. Black cherry, cassis, cedar, tobacco leaf, with great balance and acidity. Has the bones to last a long time.

2017 vintage

Honestly, I go back and forth on drinking these younger or older. Neither is the "right" choice - they are just different experiences. I popped and poured a glass of this prior to going out to dinner and it was a beast! Then a few hours later, after a nice meal (thai food with a beer) the more mellowed beast awaited me. Very rich flavors here - certainly some charred oak in the mix - delicious, and of course, age …

2017 vintage

Great QPR. Ideally too young, but super tasty nonetheless. I think it will develop nicely over the next five years. Well balanced. Good fruit taste.

2017 vintage

Really nice CS for the price.

2017 vintage

opened bottle at 8am with a recork at lunch. Very impressed with the WA Cab, definitely will be in on the next release

2017 vintage

Splash decant...Wow, super impressed with this Cab, particularly at this price point, as it drinks like a much more expensive bottle. Lovely currant fruit notes to open, but not at all heavy or oaky. Made with restraint, but still smooth as silk. ABV not at all visible, and tannic backbone intact. Almost certainly has many years of life ahead, but drinking very well now. Overall, just an extremely impressively made wine and outstanding QPR.

2017 vintage

Drinking well now and agree with other notes that this will further improve. Dark fruit flavor profile with a long finish. Less ripe than stereotypical Napa cab (in a good way)

2017 vintage

Tasted on day 2. Dark crimson color. Opaque. Full bodied black current fruits. Some savory notes. Good persistence. This needs more time. Still tight on day 2. Very nice effort.

2017 vintage

Not a typical Cab profile but a very good wine. Still a little tannic at the end but got more so as the night went on. I think it may be a little past peak.

2011 vintage

Red fruited in profile. Higher acid and gritty tannins. Potentially great, but I'll wait on my others.

2017 vintage

Really deep dark purple, almost petite sirah hue. Nose is strong blueberry, herbs, and Chambord. The palate is classic Cabernet, it's cassis and very fine gritty tannins at this young age. No blue fruit here. After an hour it relaxed a bit but still wound up in the middle. Acid is medium plus to high, will age no question. Herb note hinted at a Cabernet franc. Really graceful.

2017 vintage

Declined a bit for my tastes, from my last note. Color is now reddish brown. The fruit has faded a bit with more herbal and green qualities coming to the forefront. A bit more earthy and bitterness on the finish. Still good …. but less.

2011 vintage

14.5% alc. 94% Cab Sauv, 6% Cab Franc 58% from Artz Vineyard, 42% from WGE Vineyard 80% new French oak, 20% neutral French oak barrels 400 cases produced Dense looking wine but not inky or sediment. Purple core and red edges. Nose of red sweet rip berries, mentol, tobacco, and the pleasant smell of whisky barrels. Medium to full bodied. Thicker mouthfeel but not heavy or dense, drying/puckering cheek tannins. Red berries, plums, cherries and a bit of creaminess to …

2011 vintage

Never really opened up. Not a fun drink at this stage of the game. HATE the heavily waxed top. Came in 3rd compared to 2008 Grgich and 2012 Brea cabs.

2011 vintage

Slow-ox, no decant. The first two days the wine was somewhat lean, I thought perhaps the cool vintage played a roll, that is not the case. Day 3 second half of bottle, somethings changed, really fleshing out the nose is mix of menthol, raspberry, pipe tobacco, strawberries, a fine hint of bourbon , palate is layers of deep pure raspberry red cherry, blackfruit, the tannins don't creep in until some 25+ seconds on the finish, sweet tannins that will dry …

2011 vintage

94% Cab Sav and 6% Cab Franc, this bottle opens tight then really picks up the pace after an hour decant. Med to full body but still light on its feet. The Cab Franc adds an earthy vegetal component that gives it a nice little punch. Aromas of blackberry, plum and cherry with an intriguing green bell pepper undertone. A fresh and light mouthfeel with well integrated tannins. If tasted blind I don't think I could have guessed this to …

2011 vintage

Excellent as always. Showed to a number of appreciators of Washington cabernet who had not had the pleasure of trying a Neufeld before, and they loved it across the board.

2011 vintage

Smells like slaughtered beef, blackcurrant, and minerals. Seriously gripping! Awesome juice!

2011 vintage

I enjoyed this bottle more right after decanting it than after letting it sit for about an hour. When it first opened, I got what I remembered on the 2010 and 2009, sheer Artz power and old world character. After that time, however, it was more distinctly new world, more forward fruit, less earth, funk, spice, minerality....the depth was somewhat lost. I suppose even great winemakers can't fight a tough vintage. For what it was worth, I still enjoyed this …

2011 vintage

Consistent with previous note. Great blend of Red Mountain and Yakima Valley fruit. Loads of Artz Vineyard imparted tannic grip. Still very young. Excellent and a great value. Drink through 2025. 92-93

2011 vintage

Very nice from the bottle. Polished and intense but also focused. The acid is nice.

2011 vintage

Wine needs lots more time to come together, but all elements are there. Right now the nose is most telling, and alluring, after this wine has been open for an hour or so. Big Cassis and bright cherry with tobacco and caramel/vanilla. Palate needs some time to integrate an tannins aren't as prominent as expected. Too early for me to score.

2011 vintage

JB Neufeld produces amazing Cabernet Sauvignon bottlings...period!!! This bottling is also impressive, particularly given the very difficult year. It shows great depth and excellent tannic grip. Indeed, most WA 2011 vintage CS bottlings go wanting for structure...and that makes this wine stand out. Great vintage, great Chateaux Bordeaux drink similar to Neufeld wines. They are wines of tremendous character built for the long haul, yet also approachable young.

2011 vintage

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