Daily Archives: September 21, 2007

California Port

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Ray Johnson

Meyer Family California Port nv This wine was described by one of the students as tasting like a ‘rum raisin chocolate bar’.  I can’t improve on that.  This wine has complexity, some palpable alcohol as in these wines from the … Continue reading →

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Inland Mendocino Zin and Primitivo

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Ray Johnson

This flight features two Mendo wines, one Zinfandel and the other Primitivo. Chiarito Mendocino Estate Bottled Zinfandel 2004 Quite structured with concentration of berries to keep up – a little warm. There’s 11% Petite Sirah in the final blend. Aging … Continue reading →

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Elegant Zinfandel

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Ray Johnson

The Russian River is known best around the world as the home of great New World Pinot Noir. But we can’t count out the Zin. There are old vineyards delivering concentrated flavors and wines that can be known for their … Continue reading →

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Dry Creek Zinfandel

Posted on September 21, 2007 by Ray Johnson

Wilson Winery Dry Creek Valley Sawyer Vineyard Zinfandel 2005 This is definitely jammy with a healthy dose of black pepper.  In the mouth the same jammy fruit and black pepper come through in a structured, tannic package.  You might remember … Continue reading →

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