by Ray Johnson | Mar 31, 2008 | California, Pinot Noir
2006 Mirassou California Pinot Noir There still are values to be found in the ever popular and price-escalating field of Pinot Noir. This wine was a hit in two of my recent classes, showcasing clean fruit, light body and the acidity to make it refreshing. V&B in...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 21, 2008 | Amador County, Barbera, California, Lodi
Montevina Amador County 2005 This has been a consistent good value in California Barbera, showing a light-bodied, fruit forward style. P&B in Plymouth 13.5% $7.49 at Bottle Barn Montevina Michael & David 7 Deadly Zins Old Vine Zin 2006 This wine has been a...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 21, 2008 | California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Monterey County, Riesling, Russian River Valley, Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting through this flight of 3 can give you a sense of your favorite style of white wine. Perhaps you love the full on acidity of the Hanna, prefer the richness of the Benziger or find the light sweetness of the Lohr most appealing. Like me, you may enjoy them all,...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 15, 2008 | Burgundy, Chambolle-Musigny, France, Morey-Saint-Denis, Pinot Noir
Heading south from Gevrey-Chambertin, the tasters moved to the Grange Hall in the village of Gilly-Les-Citeaux. Here we met with Burgundian producers sampling their Morey and Chambolle from the 2006 vintage along with a few 2005s. Chambolle is known for supple wines...
by Ray Johnson | Mar 14, 2008 | France, Gevrey-Chambertin, Pinot Noir
Day 2 at Les Grands Jours provided an opportunity to assess the wines from the Cote-d’Or’s northern half. This is the territory famous for Pinot Noir. Gevrey-Chambertin has long been known for its muscular Pinot Noir. Such Pinot is a natural when...
