by Ray Johnson | Oct 17, 2008 | California
Bogle Vineyards, Clarksburg, Limited Release, Petite Sirah, Port 2005 The smell is of prunes and liqueur-like fruit. The 9% Residual sugar rounds out the palate with a bit of overt alcohol but that’s appropriate for a port-style of wine. The sweet black fruits...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 17, 2008 | California
Selvapiana, Chianti Rufina DOC 2006 There is an appropriate sense of earthiness in the nose along with dried cherries. In the mouth the acidity is electric, a corresponding amount of tannin as well as tart cherries. Estate bottled in Rufina 13.5% $19.99 at...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 17, 2008 | California, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
Lynmar, Russian River Valley, Rose of Pinot Noir 2007 Again, the pale side of Pinot is truly worth the departure from its more opaque cousin. Like the Williams Selyem, there is the quintessential smell and taste of strawberries. There is also a sense of creaminess...
by Ray Johnson | Oct 17, 2008 | California, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Dry Creek Vineyard, Sonoma County, Fume Blanc 2007 There’s plenty of citrus and herbaceous notes to smell. In the mouth the acidity stands out as well as a sense of lemon peel. This wine has been a good standard for a budget Sauvignon and they just took the...
