Archive for June 24th, 2008

Red style part 2

Posted in June 24th, 2008

by Ray in Alexander Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, California, Carneros, Napa Valley, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County

Here we take another look at variations on the taste and feel of dry red wine.
ZD Carneros Pinot Noir 2006
Lots of sweet cherries and palpable acidity make this a refreshing Pinot. This wine originates with Pinot grown in certified organic vineyards. The wine is then aged for 10 months in French oak. Winemaker Chris Pisani. [...]

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2 sides of dry part 2

Posted in June 24th, 2008

by Ray in California

Another round of variations on the theme of dry white wine.
Longboard Vineyards Russian River Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Citrus and herbs in a high acid profile with citrus peel in the mouth. This Sauvignon is mostly done in stainless with a touch of fermentation and aging in neutral French oak. Winemaker Oded Shakked. P&B in Sonoma [...]

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