Mark Jones

“The reality of living in Chicago, coupled with a demanding career, creates a challenge. Crushpad's business model helps me accomplish my goal and allows me to take on the role of the winemaker.”

Mark Jones
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Wine Brands

Crushpad Commerce brands have always been reviewed favorably by the big name wine publications: Wine Spectator, Robert Parker and Stephen Tanzer. The wines created at Crushpad are competitive with the quality of the highest end producers in the marketplace.

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Recent Scores and Reviews


2007 Fulcrum, Split Rock Vineyard Pinot Noir 94 points, Wine Spectator
A gorgeous young wine with impeccable balance, this zeros in on a tight core of ripe cherry and wild berry fruit, with shades of mineral, pebble and loamy earth. Full-bodied, well-structured, complex and persistent. Drink now through 2014

2006 Rockroom, Hein Vineyard Pinot Noir 93 points, Wine Enthusiast
The dryness and length of this Pinot Noir make it especially recommendable. It just feels lush and important in the mouth, offering a wealth of cherry, raspberry, currant, mocha and spice flavors, with a meaty note of beef jerky. Should develop for a good six years in the bottle. –S.H.

2005 Rockroom, White Hawk Vineyard Syrah 93 points, Wine Enthusiast
The vineyard is noted for the quality of its Syrahs, and this one is right up there, although as currently constituted, it’s a bit too young. Shows thick tannins and very ripe flavors of black- berry jam, cassis, cherry liqueur, melted dark chocolate, violets and a wonderful appliqué of cedar, finished with crunchy black pepper. Better by the winter of 2009, with slow-braised short ribs. –S.H.

2007 Rockroom, Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay 93 points, Wine Enthusiast
This is a very fine Chardonnay. It displays crisp acidity that boosts and brightens ripe flavors of pineapples, pears, green apples and kumquats. Oak adds welcome notes of smoke, buttered toast and spice. Only 25 cases were produced. –S.H.

2007 Five Points, Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 91 Points, Wine Spectator
Firm, concentrated and full-bodied, with an underlying richness and minerality that’s compelling joining firm wild berry, blackberry and fresh earth notes, ending with structured tannins. Drink now through 2014. 140 cases made. –J.L.

2007 Armanino, "The Whitewing" Pinot Noir 91 points, Wine Spectator
Mixes savory herb, loamy earth, cola and dried currant and berry flavors in a tight, focused style. Full-bodied and intense without being heavy, ending with gripping, spice-laced tannins. Drink now through 2014. 200 cases made. –JL