Daily Archives: September 17, 2007

Grenache is good

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Ray Johnson

Eno Mendocino County Eaglepoint Ranch Grenache 2005 Soft and full of lolly, 11 mos in neutral French oak, P&B in Berkeley 14.5% $19.99 at BB enowines.com Vinicola del Priorat Priorat DOQ Ònix Classic 2005 Dense berry and cherry fruit with … Continue reading →

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Andalucian classics

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Ray Johnson

Lustau, Sherry, Solera Reserva, Light, Manzanilla, Papirusa nv Classic bruised apples and freshness with lots of almonds. Grab the olives for this one. This Palomino-based wine is matured in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Bottling code: 7255 in Oct. ’08, 7255 in … Continue reading →

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Refreshing Iberians

Posted on September 17, 2007 by Ray Johnson

Fâmega Vinho Verde Denominação de Origem Controlada Vinho Branco 2006 Lean and green and pétillant – a great value example; petillance is gone with the second bottle in September but still the phenolic mineral grab and blazing acid are apparent. … Continue reading →

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