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| Jupiter Grill Jupiter, FL October 23, 2025  |
Chris and I attended a Decoy Wine Tasting at the Jupiter Grill last evening. Decoy is part of the Duckhorn portfolio. We’re thrilled to explore wine tasting in South Florida. The Jupiter Grill hosts monthly tasting events, not all of which are wine-related, but they’re always enjoyable. The restaurant organizes these events exceptionally well, and like last evening, we usually stay and enjoy dinner either during or after the tasting.
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| Decoy Chardonnay Jupiter Grill, Jupiter, FL October 23, 2025 |
The 2023 California Chardonnay was a delightful wine. It had a light oak flavor with a bright and refreshing taste. I usually steer clear of straight Chardonnays, but this one was exceptional and complemented the bruschetta perfectly, which was chosen to enhance the wine’s flavors. Considering its price range of $16 to $20, it’s a great value for this wine.
The 2022 California Red Blend, the second and final wine of the tasting, paired well with a wagyu beef plate. However, it was quite ordinary and, despite being a blend of seven varietals, it lacked any special qualities. Admittedly, it was poured straight from the bottle into my glass, and it opened significantly as it sat. The wine had a pleasant mouthfeel and light tannins, but it still wasn’t exceptional, even considering the tasting notes that included flavors of olive tapenade. The $25 price point is a bit steep for this wine. I found it online for $15.
We enjoyed the tasting and the interaction with the Jupiter Grill staff and the other oenophiles. We look forward to next month's tasting opportunity.
-- Bob Doan, Tequesta, FL
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