Archive for October 2nd, 2008

The contrasting flavors of white wine

Posted in October 2nd, 2008

by Ray in California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Cole Ranch, Mendocino County, Riesling, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County

Angeline, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc 2007 In the nose there are the competing smells of citrus, candy, flowers and a bit of mown grass. You taste the citrus with a sense of the lemon zest as well. There’s a frame of acidity as well to make this wine refreshing. This 100% Sauvignon comes to [...]

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The structure of California

Posted in October 2nd, 2008

by Ray in California, Petite Sirah, Sonoma County, Zinfandel

Bogle Vineyards, California, Petite Sirah 2006
With notes back to 2001 this wine has been a favorite for showing some tannin in an affordable package. The prices has been steady as well. The ‘06 sports sweet smells of vanilla and cinnamon while the mouth shows berry fruit, accented by the oak on a tannic frame. The [...]

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