Dessert stars

Written by Ray Johnson

California | Dry Creek Valley | Late harvest red | Late Harvest White | Port | Russian River Valley | Sauvignon Blanc | Zinfandel

Paradise Ridge Winery, Russian River Valley, Ode to Joy, Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Lots of complexity in this wine, with honey galore – very reminiscent of Sauternes. This dessert wine was crafted to honor the memory of Marijke Byck-Hoenselaars. 44 degrees brix at harvest. Winemaker Dan Barwick. P&B in Santa Rosa. 13.2% $28.99 for a 375ml at Bottle Barn. PRWinery

Hart’s Desire, Russian River Valley, Ponzo Vineyard, Late Harvest, Zinfandel 2006 1 of 4 bottles opened was corked. 7% RS after 35 degrees brix at harvest Bottled in Cloverdale 14.2% $17.99 at Bottle Barn for a 375ml bottle Hart’s Desire

Pedroncelli, Dry Creek Valley, Four Grapes, Vintage Port 2003 This wine has the structure one associates with the vintage versions from the Duoro. The grapes behind this wine are Tinta Madeira, Souzao, Touriga and Tinta Cao. The wine was aged in oak for 2 years. P&B in Geyserville 19.6% $11.99 at Bottle Barn and $15.99 at Traverso’s for a 500ml bottle Pedroncelli

More Popular Posts

Etosha Aoba Lodge

by | Jan 11, 2019 | ,

Onguma Game Reserve, located on the east side of Etosha's fence line, offers a number of accommodation options. We chose to stay in one of the bush suites at Etosha Aoba Lodge, one of the eleven thatched-roof bungalows, where the little houses blend harmoniously into...

Bush Walks at Onguma Nature Reserve

by | Jan 6, 2019 | ,

Walking in the wilds of Africa is indeed a treat and one that we pursue whenever available, after first experiencing the opportunity in Kruger. In planning this trip to Etosha, Linda found that the team at Onguma makes these bush walks available and we booked. Victor,...